Maintenance Technician (R&D)

Vulcan Elements • Research Triangle Park, NC

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Vulcan Elements is manufacturing American rare-earth permanent magnets for a secure future, serving critical industries such as defense, aerospace, and automotive. The Maintenance Technician reports to the Pilot Operations Manager and works onsite in the R&D Pilot Plant. The role performs preventative, corrective, and other maintenance tasks on industrial and laboratory equipment.

The position requires regular presence in the production environment and the ability to navigate all areas of the facility. Work may involve hot, humid, or noisy conditions, cut hazards, and other physical risks associated with equipment, tools, and manufacturing processes. The technician must recognize and avoid sharp edges, moving parts, and other potential sources of injury, lift and carry up to 50 pounds, and perform physically demanding work. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, is required, along with completion of fit testing and compliance with safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience performing maintenance operations in an industrial environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with various hand and power tools.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems.
• Ability to maintain and document maintenance actions through a CMMS platform.
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities.
• Ability to climb stairs and stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and perform physically demanding work in an industrial environment.
• Ability to recognize and avoid sharp edges, moving parts, and other potential sources of injury.
• Ability to use required PPE, including respirators, and complete required fit testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on a variety of industrial and laboratory equipment.
• Document and schedule maintenance and create work orders using a CMMS platform.
• Create and follow safe SOPs, work instructions, and Lock-Out-Tag-Out procedures.
• Work with technicians, operators, and engineers to document critical failure points and establish preventative solutions.
• Follow applicable safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements, including using required PPE and responding safely to changing production-environment conditions.

What This Job Offers

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