Equipment Maintenance Technician in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at Attalon, Inc.

Attalon / Location Overview

Attalon is a leading technology partner to the global aerospace and defense industry, specializing in the physics of light and heat. With over 500 employees in the U.S., Attalon engineers critical optical, laser, and coating technologies that enable systems to see farther, target faster, and survive the harshest environments. From high-energy directed laser systems to satellite optics and hypersonic thermal protection, Attalon equips the warfighter with the advantage of precision.

Attalon, located in Northeast Philadelphia, specializes in the manufacture of precision patterned optics, calibration grids, reticles, and specialty patterned products for the commercial and defense markets. The Philadelphia site is located in close proximity to major highways and transportation hubs, providing easy access to the surrounding Bucks County and Center City Philadelphia areas. The Greater Philadelphia area is a dynamic economic hub that combines world-class healthcare, education, and industrial sectors with rich cultural heritage and diverse communities, making it an ideal region for both career advancement and quality living.

Job Summary:

We are seeking an Equipment 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).

Key Responsibilities

• Applies in-depth and diversified knowledge of optical engineering design theory and manufacturing engineering principles, practices, and methods.
• 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 Attalon 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

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2+ years of professional maintenance experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of 480V/277V electrical circuits, electronics, mechanical, pumps & motors, PLCs
• 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 manufacturing drawings & schematics (eg: mechanical, electrical) and specifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Vocational or technical education in relevant field or Journeyman level experience with repair & maintenance of production equipment
• Knowledge of hydraulic/pneumatic controls, kilns, vacuum coating equipment systems, coating chambers, HVAC
• Fluency in reading and evaluating construction drawings (e.g. architectural, plumbing, structural, etc.) and specifications

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Attalon, Inc. 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.

Export Control Compliance

This role involves access to technology, materials, software, or hardware subject to U.S. export control laws. Therefore, to be considered, candidates must be classified as a “U.S. Person” under applicable regulations or be eligible for authorization under a U.S. government export license.