Senior Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift

PARAGON TEMPERED GLASS LLC•Antwerp, OH

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Paragon Tempered Glass, LLC, is a leading manufacturer of specialty and custom glass solutions to numerous markets. Operating two facilities in both Ohio and Michigan, we manufacture both flat and bent tempered glass that is built to exceed our customers’ demanding expectations of strength, thermal, and aesthetic quality. We're proud to be recognized for superior quality and on-time performance, and our employees are passionate about maintaining that reputation as an industry leader. In this role, you will directly impact Paragon’s success by troubleshooting and repairing glass cutting, grinding, drilling, washing, conveying, and tempering equipment. You will lead 3rd-shift maintenance response and prioritize repairs that affect production and safety. This is a direct hire, full-time 3rd shift position.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of previous maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
Strong mechanical aptitude; electrical aptitude desired
Experience troubleshooting and repairing manufacturing equipment and processes
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to multitask with a sense of urgency in a fast-paced environment
Positive attitude, ready to learn and adapt
Safety-first mindset with a working knowledge of lockout/tagout, PPE, and safe work practices around industrial equipment.
Able to pass drug screen & background check
Must be able to work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

Troubleshooting and repairing glass cutting, grinding, drilling, washing, conveying, and tempering equipment.
Leading 3rd-shift maintenance response and prioritizing repairs that affect production and safety.
Diagnosing electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and control system faults.
Performing and teaching preventive maintenance during scheduled downtime, including inspections, lubrication, adjustments, and part replacement.
Using schematics, drawings, OEM manuals, and fault history to find root causes of failures.
Troubleshooting motors, drives, sensors, safety circuits, and PLC controlled equipment.
Supporting furnace and quench reliability by checking rollers, drives, blowers, fans, and related systems.
Responding to equipment breakdowns, identifying root causes, and making repairs that prevent repeat failures.
Coordinating with production supervisors on equipment status, repair priorities, and safe restart.
Following lockout/tagout procedures and verifying equipment is safe before maintenance work.
Documenting service calls, parts used, repair time, and follow-up work in the maintenance system.
Coaching less experienced technicians and providing a clear handoff of unresolved issues to the next shift.
Assisting with testing facility systems such as fire alarms, exit door alarms, and emergency lighting, plus occasional grounds maintenance.