Senior Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift
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. At Paragon, you're a name, not a number. We're small enough that your work is seen and your voice is heard, and big enough to invest in the equipment, people, and strategy that keeps us growing. With roots going back to 1977, and an average employee tenure of over 13 years, our people don’t just join Paragon. They stay, grow, and build careers here, and every team member plays a real part in the organization’s growth and success.
Requirements
- Able to pass drug screen & background check
- 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.
- Minimum Required PPE: Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Safety-toe shoes.
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.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefit Package at 30 days of Employment — Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA
- Retirement Savings — Company Match up to 4%
- Quarterly Profit-Sharing Bonus Opportunity
- Paid technical schooling & certifications
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
