About this role
About Vibrantz Technologies
Vibrantz Technologies is a leading global provider of specialty chemicals and materials solutions whose purpose is to bring color, performance, and vibrancy to life. Every day, our employees, the products we make, and our valued customer partnerships are inspired by this purpose.
Serving over 11,000 customers, Vibrantz's technologies are trusted in a variety of advanced materials, color solutions and performance coatings applications and consumer products. We are experts in particle engineering, glass and ceramic science and color technology. Our technologies are used in small amounts to make big impacts on applications and consumer products, including durable vehicles and batteries, easier-to-clean appliances, energy efficient roof titles and bricks, stronger and more decorative glass, and echo-friendly paints.
Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Vibrantz has over 50 manufacturing facilities and sales offices on six continents, and we employe 4,500 individuals. Our shared culture is rooted strongly in our four core values that focus on winning with customers, striving for excellence, championing people, and doing the right thing.
Vibrantz is owned by American Securities, a leading U.S. private equity firm that invests in market-leading North American companies with annual revenue generally ranging from $200 million to $2 billion and/or $50 million to $200 million of EBITDA. American Securities and its affiliates have approximately $23 Billion under management and are based in New York with an office in Shanghai.
For more information, please visit www.vibrantz.com and www.american-securities.com
# Location
Houston, TX
Total Rewards
We offer comprehensive total rewards packages including base pay, variable incentive programs, 401K, medical, dental, vision, life & disability and variety of well-being resources that meet the needs of our diverse workforce. Union benefits are governed by the applicable collective bargaining unit agreement.
$26.04 - $32.55
Vibrantz is committed to maintaining pay transparency in accordance with applicable laws and best practices. Compensation for this position will be determined based on a combination of factors, including education, professional certifications, relevant experience, and other job-related considerations permitted by law.
Role Overview
The Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician supports manufacturing operations by maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing production equipment and facility systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations. This role performs preventive and corrective maintenance activities to improve equipment reliability, minimize downtime, and support continuous production. The position collaborates with maintenance and operations teams to coordinate maintenance schedules, manage work orders, and support equipment improvements and emergency repairs. Success in this role requires strong technical knowledge, troubleshooting capabilities, attention to detail, and a commitment to operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and production equipment systems to ensure reliable manufacturing operations.
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance, including equipment installations, upgrades, modifications, light fabrication, and welding activities to reduce downtime and improve equipment performance.
- Coordinate maintenance schedules and provide on-call support for emergency repairs to support operational continuity.
- Create, update, and maintain maintenance work orders, equipment records, and repair documentation using computerized maintenance management systems and IFS.
- Monitor spare parts and maintenance supplies, create purchase requisitions, and coordinate ordering activities to support equipment availability and cost efficiency.
- Follow established safety procedures and participate in training and continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen maintenance practices and technical capabilities.
Required Qualifications
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience: Minimum of five years of experience in a similar maintenance role within a production or industrial manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems, with the ability to read and interpret equipment manuals, blueprints, and schematics.
- Experience using hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, and computerized maintenance management systems.
- Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to work independently or collaboratively.
Preferred Qualifications
- Technical school training or trade certification.
- Knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
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Vibrantz Technologies Inc. ("Vibrantz") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Vibrantz strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, cree, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex gender, age physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable federal, state or local law.