Equipment Reliability Technician — Vacuum Systems & PLCs (Greensboro, NC)

Start your day with a walk-through of our coating center, checking uptime dashboards and planning preventive work. By mid-morning, you’re tuning a high-voltage feed on a PVD chamber, then reviewing maintenance histories and schematics to root-cause a vacuum performance drift. After lunch, you’ll sync with the Plant Manager and process engineers to get a production cell back on track, close out work orders, and 6S your workspace before handoff. If that rhythm sounds like your kind of flow, you’ll feel right at home at Ionbond.

About Ionbond — The Surface Engineers

Ionbond delivers advanced coating solutions for aerospace, medical, food contact, automotive, decorative, tooling, and fuel cell applications. Our portfolio spans hard, low-friction, wear-resistant coatings using PVD, PACVD, and CVD technologies. With 30+ coating centers across 15 countries in Europe, North America, and Asia, Ionbond is among the largest coating networks worldwide and is part of the IHI Group.

What you’ll tackle

• Execute preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment, clean lines, and facility systems to sustain peak performance.
• Capture detailed records: notifications, service histories, blueprints, and schematics kept accurate and current.
• Troubleshoot vacuum systems confidently, including work on high-voltage components.
• Evaluate repair priorities to reduce downtime and enhance reliability.
• Track performance/uptime and implement strategies that cut breakdowns and boost efficiency.
• Partner with managers and process engineers to resolve interruptions, process variability, and equipment outages.
• Keep a safe, organized workstation in line with 6S standards.
• Jump in on additional duties as plant needs evolve.

Schedule

Two shifts available, both Monday to Friday: 6:30 AM–3:00 PM or 9:00 AM–7:30 PM. Overtime and some weekends may be required.

What you bring

• 3+ years of maintenance experience in an industrial manufacturing setting.
• Education: Degree/Certification in Engineering, Technical, or Trade field preferred; diploma/GED required.
• Hands-on exposure to Vacuum Technology.
• Proven ability to understand failure mechanisms, isolate root cause, and repair effectively.
• Strong electrical aptitude, including control systems and PLC controls.
• A self-starting, independent work style with urgency to meet deadlines.
• Clear communicator with peers, leadership, and suppliers—verbally and in writing.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to other U.S. Centers and internationally.

Core proficiencies

• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Electrical Schematic Reading
• Electrical Installation; Equipment Installation & Wiring
• Electrical Troubleshooting; Electrical Repair
• 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems
• Commercial & Industrial Electrical Systems/Experience
• Industrial Electrical Systems; Electrical Systems & Diagnostics (Heavy Equipment)
• Pneumatics Troubleshooting
• Powerhouse Operation
• Maintenance and Repair Skills; Equipment Repair & Maintenance
• Diesel & Heavy Equipment Systems
• Equipment Diagnostics & Troubleshooting
• Mechanical Systems & Component Repair
• Machine Safety Inspections

Machines & technologies you’ll use

Programmable Logic Controller (PLC): Fanuc, Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, Omron, Siemens, Panasonic, Schneider Electric, Beckoff, Modicon, B&R Industrial Automation, Sigmatek.

Rewards and growth

• International and local growth opportunities with a diverse, team-driven culture.
• Competitive pay based on experience and education.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans with affordable premiums and deductibles.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care).
• Life insurance; Short-term & Long-term disability.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Generous Paid Time Off.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• 401(k) Safe Harbor Retirement Account plus company match.

Legal

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. and pass a criminal background check and physical screening.