Job Description
We are seeking a Production Maintenance Technician in our Philadelphia, PA facility. This role is the primary technical interface for maintenance, repair, and construction of production machinery. As a member of our Facilities Team, the Production Maintenance Technician performs a wide variety of routine maintenance activities, essentially ensuring that the facility's infrastructure operates safely, properly and without any unplanned interruption(s).
Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a diverse team including engineers, technicians, management, vendor partners and others to perform all assigned responsibilities safely, promptly, effectively, and efficiently
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance, and evaluate, troubleshoot, and perform corrective maintenance, of facilities infrastructure systems and equipment
• Assist with the installation of new, and the modification of existing, building equipment and systems
• Comply with all applicable codes, regulations, laws, as well as Coherent A&D policy, procedures and practices, related to building operations and working safely
• Evaluate and recommend preventative maintenance and proper operation of machines to ensure maximum machine up-time
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks when necessary
• Assure proper operation of company's HVAC, water plant, sprinkler, electrical and other utility systems
• Work with Manufacturing Engineering as a liaison to facilitate completion of department specific projects or equipment modifications
• Maintain awareness of company policies and procedures

Education & Experience

• Vocational or technical education preferred. As well as journeyman level experience with repair & maintenance of production equipment
• Minimum 8+ years direct professional maintenance experience, preferably in facilities environment

Skills

• Knowledge of HVAC, vacuum coating equipment systems, coating chambers, kilns, and hydraulic/pneumatic controls
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, as well as vendor partners, at any given time
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate and collaborate with most levels of the organization
• Basic computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office Suite and technology such as smart phones, tablets, web-based applications, building automation systems, etc.
• Fluency in reading and evaluating operating and maintenance instructions as well as construction drawings (e.g. architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural, etc.) and specifications

Working Conditions

• Manufacturing Environment

Physical Requirements
Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time. 50 - 75% of the time.
Walking. Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
Kneeling. Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
Stooping. Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles.
Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
Lifting. Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles.
Safety Requirements
All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.
Quality and Environmental Responsibilities
Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.
Culture Commitment
Ensure adherence to company's values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:
I ntegrity - Create an Environment of Trust
C ollaboration - Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas
A ccountability - Own the Process and the Outcome
R espect - Recognize the Value in Everyone
E nthusiasm - Find a Sense of Purpose in Work
Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations (ITAR), applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8. U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State."
About Us
Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!
Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.
About the Team
II-VI Aerospace & Defense is a high technology company, offering careers in offices and campuses in California, Colorado, Florida, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. We work with emerging technology in areas of atmospheric sensing and imaging, adaptive optics, optical communications, coherent beam combining, and numerical performance analysis of atmospheric optics systems. II-VI A&D has recently been awarded several new government contracts and we are offering opportunities to leverage your technical experience and interpersonal skills for something more than a simple paycheck. If this sounds like the type of environment you are seeking at this point in your career, and if your background meets these qualifications, please apply. We will offer a competitive salary and benefits. Since II-VI A&D is a rapidly expanding organization, it means that significant opportunities exists for career advancement and professional development.