Manufacturing Maintenance Technician
Coherent · Saxonburg, PA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 16 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Coherent (industrial) in Saxonburg, PA. In this role, you will perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot and repair equipment issues, and help minimize downtime to support a 24/7 industrial environment.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree preferred
- Tools it names
- ISO 9001, Welding, EHS / safety
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
- Openings
- 2 with this title at this site
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in Pennsylvania: typical posted base $55k–$84k.
Median of the low and high ends of 3 live postings that list pay, out of 152 maintenance technician openings in Pennsylvania, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 165 other live reliability postings in Pennsylvania.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 4+)
Typical $75k–$96k, from 7 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 52%
- PLC 35%
- ✓ Welding 31%
- ✓ EHS / safety 22%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for ISO 9001, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Coherent in Saxonburg
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- Process Engineer - DMG (Diamond Material Growth) · Process
- Head of US Operations · Production · Director+
- Manufacturing Electrical Maintenance Technician · Reliability · Technician
Full description from CoherentAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
Position Overview
We are seeking a skilled and safety-focused Maintenance Technician to support the reliability and performance of our manufacturing facility and infrastructure systems. In this role, you will perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot and repair equipment issues, and help minimize downtime to support a 24/7 industrial environment.
You will play a key role in maintaining production efficiency by responding to emergency repairs, supporting new equipment installations, and ensuring all work meets quality and safety standards. This position also participates in the site’s Emergency Response Team (ERT), requiring a strong commitment to safety, preparedness, and continuous training.
The ideal candidate is hands-on, mechanically inclined, and able to work independently while adapting to changing priorities. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated technician who takes pride in maintaining high-performing equipment and contributing to a safe, well-run operation.
Employees will be trained under supervision and gradually transition to independent work. Success in this role depends on attention to detail, willingness to follow procedures, and comfort working in an industrial environment with strict safety requirements.
Due to ITAR compliance, this position requires a U.S. citizen, permanent resident alien, or protected individual per 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
Education & Experience
- ✓High school diploma or GED required
- ✓Trade or technical school degree or equivalent experience preferred
- ✓3+ years of industrial maintenance experience preferred
Who Should Apply
This role is ideal for hands-on, multi-skilled maintenance technicians with a broad background in industrial maintenance. We’re looking for individuals who enjoy working across a variety of mechanical and facility systems and take pride in keeping equipment running safely and efficiently.
Strong candidates typically have experience in areas such as
- ✓General mechanical maintenance and equipment repair
- ✓Welding, fabrication, or pipefitting
- ✓Plumbing, carpentry, and facility upkeep
- ✓Reading blueprints and using diagnostic tools
You’ll do well in this role if you
- ◆Prefer a variety of tasks over repetitive, single-discipline work
- ◆Are comfortable working independently and solving problems in real time
- ◆Can shift priorities quickly to support a 24/7 manufacturing environment
- ◆Value safety and are willing to participate in emergency response activities
This position is a great fit for technicians coming from manufacturing, industrial plants, facilities maintenance, or military maintenance backgrounds who are looking to apply a wide range of hands-on skills.
Responsibilities
- ◆Effectively performs emergency and unscheduled repairs and preventative maintenance tasks per policies and procedures
- ◆Responsible for completing maintenance activities on schedule and within quality standards to limit equipment downtime
- ◆Successfully performs maintenance related activities correlated to the installation of new equipment and process controls
- ◆Accurately completes and communicates required documentation of work orders, status updates and service records
- ◆Directs assigned projects including procurement, installation, renovations, and modifications per PSM compliance standards and within safe work practices
- ◆Approaches all activities with a “safety first” attitude, keeping work, storage, and supply areas clean and organized.
- ◆Actively takes part in the Emergency Response Team (ERT), maintaining all required training and medical certifications and responds to incident and/or emergency situations
Requirements
- ✓Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs occasionally.
- ✓Ability to climb, bend, reach, push, pull, and work on ladders or mechanical lifts.
- ✓Ability to wear required PPE and safety equipment for extended periods.
- ✓Ability to meet physical
requirements
for required Emergency Response Team participation.
Safety
Requirements
All employees must comply with site EHS procedures and Coherent Corporate EHS standards.
Responsibilities
- ◆Due to inventory quantities of some highly hazardous materials, MPZ is covered by OSHA standard for Process Safety Management, as well as EPA’s Risk Management program. All MPZ personnel are required to understand the importance of following all operating procedures to maintain regulatory compliance with these programs.
- ◆Due to classification of several process waste streams, DEP standards for Hazardous Waste handling and storage must be followed to ensure regulatory compliance.
- ◆Coherent meets the ISO 9001 quality standards. MPZ employees must understand and follow all applicable Quality Assurance policies and participate in audits to maintain ISO 9001 certification.
- ◆Failure to follow operating procedures could result in a release of hazardous materials, impacting employees and the environment.
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 t
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Working Conditions
- •Direct physical work in an industrial manufacturing setting
- •Exposure to dusts, fumes, heat, noise, cold and potential exposure to hazardous and toxic materials
- •Potential to work in isolated locations
- •Work may occasionally be performed outdoors in variable weather conditions
- •Work may consist of being elevated either on ladder or lift, or in tight spaces
- •Working hours may consist of off-shift, on-call, weekends, and holidays to accommodate a 24/7 operation
Physical
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- •Safety glasses, goggles, splash shields
- •Steel toe footwear
- •Long pants, sleeved uniform, hearing protection
- •Dust mask, respirator, or supplied air as required
Medical Screening
- •Pre-employment PFT and respirator physical
- •Required Annual PFT and respirator physicals
Quality and Environmental
