About the role
- Join our team and embark on a once in a lifetime opportunity to build a world class, greenfield facility focused on the manufacturing of superalloys for the aerospace, space, and defense industries. Responsibilities will include commissioning and troubleshooting activities alongside equipment vendors and our engineering team. Once operational, technicians will be responsible for the preventative and predictive maintenance of equipment, troubleshooting, and repairs of equipment in a metals manufacturing environment. This role requires a strong understanding of the electrical systems that support our sites equipment including vacuum, compression, hydraulic, mechanical, robotic, and pneumatic systems and furnace power supply units, as well as the ability to perform preventive maintenance and emergency repairs. The ideal candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, and able to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team.
What you'll do
- Assist in the initial building of the facility and installation of equipment.
- Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on metal manufacturing machinery including furnaces and associated downstream processing machines.
- Troubleshoot and repair equipment within the facility with a focus on issues related to electrical, controls, and robotic faults and failures.
- Respond to machine breakdowns and unplanned downtime in a timely and efficient manner to minimize production delays.
- Conduct routine inspections to ensure equipment is operating at peak performance and meet safety standards.
- Maintain accurate maintenance logs, including details of repairs, parts used, and time spent on each task.
- Collaborate with production and engineering teams to solve issues that impact safety, ergonomics, reliability, or production uptime.
- Assist in equipment installations, upgrades, and modifications as needed.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area, following all safety procedures and company policies.
- Troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate electrical components, including motors, sensors, robots, automation systems, and PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers).
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Technical degree or certification preferred but not required.
- Proven experience of 3+ years in maintenance within a manufacturing or industrial setting.
- Strong knowledge of electrical systems and their interactions with mechanical, hydraulic, vacuum, compressor, and pneumatic systems, PLCs, and automation platforms.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and manuals.
- Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
- Proficient with hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment.
- Familiarity with preventive and predictive maintenance practices and techniques.
- Ability to work well independently and as part of the engineering and production teams.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
- Good communication skills and the ability to interact with cross-functional teams.
- Flexibility to work on rotating shifts, weekends, or on call when required.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to stand, walk, and bend for extended periods.
- Ability to work in noisy, hot, or potentially hazardous environments (with appropriate PPE).
- Comfortable working with heavy machinery and tools.
SeAH Superalloy Technologies is building a world-class manufacturing facility in Temple, Texas, producing aerospace-grade nickel-based superalloys for investment casting and additive manufacturing. As part of SeAH Group’s $150M U.S. greenfield investment, we’re shaping the future of advanced manufacturing and establishing strong partnerships with industry leaders, suppliers, and communities.