Maintenance_Equipment - Level 5

Swagelok Company • Solon, OH

5d • $33 - $46

About The Position

Swagelok is hiring a Level V Equipment Maintenance Technician to solve complex equipment problems, identify and correct root causes, mentor other maintenance technicians, and support reliability improvements across the plant and broader organization. The role calls for a recognized technical expert who can lead through expertise, communicate equipment status to plant leadership, and help keep manufacturing equipment operating safely and efficiently.

The position works in a manufacturing environment on a 24/7 night shift, listed as 5:45 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Compensation is $32.60–$45.65 per hour, with potential overtime and a 30% shift differential when working an off-shift. The offered hourly rate depends on skills, experience, and qualifications.

Swagelok describes its Total Rewards package as available starting day one. The company emphasizes training, internal career growth, and career stability under its no-layoff philosophy. The job description notes that it is a brief summary and does not include every duty; it also states that employment is at will.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least six years of applicable maintenance experience; technical degrees count as two years of the required experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to complete powered industrial equipment training.
• Ability to work independently across multiple maintenance tasks.
• Demonstrated depth of expertise in one or more technical areas.
• Experience with pneumatic, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, or automated manufacturing equipment.
• Experience performing preventive and predictive maintenance.
• Experience with root-cause analysis and equipment reliability improvement.
• Experience working with Lean manufacturing tools and continuous improvement processes.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to lead through expertise, prioritize critical support work, mentor others, anticipate internal customer needs, and independently drive equipment reliability and customer-focused outcomes.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience working with maintenance management or computerized maintenance management systems.
• Willingness to learn new equipment, technologies, and processes.
• Willingness to work overtime or adjust the schedule based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Apply advanced troubleshooting across multiple asset types.
• Diagnose root causes of complex fluid power, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and electronic problems.
• Mentor peers and other maintenance technicians.
• Support equipment moves and specialty builds.
• Recommend PLC and equipment improvements.
• Train others on predictive technologies, fabrication, machining, and maintenance best practices.
• Communicate equipment status to plant leadership.
• Support equipment reliability improvements across the plant and broader organization.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plans, including 401(k) and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Tuition assistance and career development opportunities.
• On-site health clinic at the Solon Global Headquarters.
• Employee wellness and safety programs.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Additional voluntary benefits and employee support programs.
• Overtime compensation and a 30% shift differential when working an off-shift.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED