
Maintenance Tech - $2,000 Sign On Bonus - Days
Silfex · Eaton, OH
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Silfex (industrial) in Eaton, OH.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, 5S, Automation, CNC
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $58k–$84k.
Median of the low and high ends of 37 live postings that list pay, out of 1613 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Ohio plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 108 other live reliability postings in Ohio.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 4+)
Typical $77k–$107k, from 7 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 48%
- PLC 41%
- Welding 34%
- Root cause 22%
- EHS / safety 20%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for CNC, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Silfex in Eaton
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Full description from SilfexAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Display a positive attitude and strong work ethic that reflects the Mission and Core Values of SILFEX.
- ◆Create and maintain a culture where workplace safety is a part of everything we do. Provide the safest possible workplace to our employees by modeling and following all company safety policies, reporting any incidents or unsafe conditions immediately to SILFEX management.
- ◆Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance
requirements
on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.
- ✓Can perform essential maintenance and PM’s on all equipment
- ✓Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments.
- ✓Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
- ✓Provides mechanical maintenance information by answering questions, requests and recording maintenance operations.
- ✓Assist other team members on occasion in order to gain insight and the skills needed to advance in the maintenance tech role.
- ✓Fabricate and install components for repair as needed on multiple pieces of manufacturing equipment.
- ✓Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level and updates the CMM accordingly.
- ✓Ensures production operations by determining work priorities, scheduling repair & maintenance
- ✓Complete maintenance activities on and modifications to plant equipment as needed.
- ✓Resolves maintenance problems by conferring with operators, management, engineering, and quality control personnel, outside contractors and service personnel.
- ✓Protects employees and visitors by maintaining a safe and clean building. Recognizes and rectifies potential unsafe conditions.
- ✓Follows all company safety policies, perform all work related tasks in a safe manner and report any unsafe conditions to SILFEX management.
- ✓Basic understanding of Lean manufacturing concepts, including 5S.
- ✓Contributes to a Team Effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
- ✓Develop and maintain a working knowledge of the Silfex Quality Management System and properly apply Quality Procedures and Operating Procedures as appropriate.
- ✓Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; establishing personal networks; participating in technical decision making.
- ✓strives for continuous improvement in all aspects of job performance, education, processes, procedures and methods.
- ✓Acts as a key member of the Emergency Response Team.
- ✓Performs minor aspects of electrical installation.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements
listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- ✓High School Diploma or a General Education Degree (GED) is required
- ✓3+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment with knowledge and understanding of industrial maintenance, electrical and mechanical systems
- ✓Understanding of pneumatics, hydraulics and electrical systems
- ✓Must possess a strong desire to learn
- ✓Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos
- ✓Ability to read and understand electrical schematics
- ✓Carry out detailed written or oral instructions
- ✓Ability to troubleshoot manufacturing equipment
- ✓Basic understanding of how to troubleshoot CNC equipment
- ✓Capable of applying standard practices and techniques within their work
- ✓Must be able to work effectively individually and in a team environment
- ✓Quality and safety minded
- ✓Must be able to perform successfully under minimum supervision
- ✓Basic understanding of automation
- ✓Ability to manage multiple projects
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From smartphones to solar panels, innovative technology is needed to create the devices we use every day. Silfex’s silicon components help make that technology a reality.
Silfex Inc., A Lam Research Company is the leading provider of precision silicon components used to make and operate semiconductor tools, which enable the trillion-dollar global electronics industry. Our company’s products are integral to the semiconductor equipment and optical markets. The outstanding team at Silfex makes that possible – through our people, we are advancing the world.
The impact we have on the world is made possible by focusing on our people. So we recognize and celebrate our teams’ achievements. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone’s contribution and voice has value. We evaluate and evolve our offerings, so our people receive the support and empowerment to do meaningful things for their lives, careers, and communities.
Our Perks and Benefits
At Silfex, our people make amazing things possible. That’s why we invest in you throughout the phases of your life with a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits that start on your first day of employment.
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Job Description
$2000 Sign-On Bonus
Day Shift: 6am - 6pm
Essential Function
As an experienced Maintenance Technician, you’ll bring your skills and know-how to a fast-paced environment where your work keeps everything running smoothly. You’ll take on a variety of tasks—from maintaining and repairing mechanical and electronic equipment to assembling and testing systems and components. You’ll also perform electrical installations and connect distribution systems, all while following strict safety and regulatory standards. If you enjoy solving complex problems, working with your hands, and being part of a team that values precision and dependability, this role offers a great opportunity to make an impact and grow your career.
