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Mission: We shape timeless and functional designs from simple, natural materials to elevate everyday life.

Vision: To celebrate the beauty of objects with real, authentic character.

Values: Dignity & Respect | Ownership & Initiative | Commitment to Quality & Craft | Learning & Growth Together

Position Summary:

The Maintenance / Fabrication Lead is a highly skilled industrial maintenance professional responsible for maintaining and improving the electrical, combustion, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and control systems that support Simon Pearce's manufacturing operations. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the reliability of production equipment, building infrastructure, and utility systems. This role combines strong technical expertise with leadership, problem-solving, and fabrication skills to support continuous operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This is a hands-on leadership position requiring a strong work ethic, excellent troubleshooting ability, and a commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement. The Maintenance / Fabrication Lead will participate in an on-call rotation and provide emergency response support as required. 

We offer competitive pay and a benefit package that includes: medical, dental, and vision coverage, employer paid life & disability, paid time off, flexible holiday time, 401k retirement plan with employer match, and tuition reimbursement assistance.  Additionally, we offer exclusive employee discounts on both our glass and pottery products and at our restaurant. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Maintenance & Reliability 

• Installs, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs industrial electrical, mechanical, pneumatic systems.
• Performs preventive and predictive maintenance to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime. 
• Diagnoses equipment failures and implements best practice corrective actions. 
• Maintains and repairs motors, drives, pumps, compressors, fans, and process equipment. 
• Troubleshoots electrical systems, including power distribution, motor controls, control panels, sensors, PLCS, and instrumentation. 
•  Supports and maintains combustion systems, process heating equipment, glassmaking equipment, pottery kilns, and associated controls. 
• All other duties as assigned 

Fabrication & Equipment Development 

• Fabricates, modifies, and repairs equipment, tooling, fixtures, and production support systems. Through welding, cutting and other fabrication processes 
• Designs and implements practical solutions to improve safety, reliability, productivity, and maintainability through custom tooling. 
• Supports the development and installation of new manufacturing equipment and facility improvements. 

Leadership & Coordination 

• Serves as a technical leader within the Facilities Department. 
• Assists in prioritizing maintenance activities and coordinating daily work assignments. 
• Leads troubleshooting efforts during critical equipment failures. 
• Supports capital projects, facility upgrades, and equipment installations. 

Documentation & Communication 

• Maintains accurate maintenance records and documentation. 
• Updates equipment drawings, schematics, and maintenance procedures as necessary. 
• Manages inventory levels for maintenance parts, tools, and supplies. 
• Communicates effectively with production, operations, and management teams regarding equipment status and project progress. 

Simon Pearce is committed to the policy of equal employment opportunity and to provide all employees with the work environment necessary to enable them to advance on merit as far as their talents and skills will take them, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected class of veteran, or any other legally protected status.

Qualifications Required:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years of industrial maintenance experience with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Experience with combustion systems, process heating equipment, or industrial manufacturing equipment.
• Strong working knowledge of industrial electrical systems, motor controls, and troubleshooting techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and technical manuals.

Qualifications Desired:

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with welding, fabrication, and equipment repair.

Success Factor / Job Competencies:

• Performs work duties in accordance with company safety policies and applicable regulations.
• Quickly diagnoses and resolves equipment failures with minimal supervision.
• Maintains safe and reliable operation of critical manufacturing systems.
• Supports glassmaking and pottery operations through effective maintenance and fabrication solutions.
• Leads maintenance projects from planning through completion.
• Builds strong working relationships across all departments.
• Responds effectively to after-hours emergencies and critical equipment failures.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequently stand, walk, climb, bend, kneel, crouch, and work in confined spaces.
• Regularly lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift up to 100 pounds.
• The work exposes the employee to UV light, extreme heat, and equipment that is hot to the touch.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and vibration.

Other:

• Participation in an on-call rotation is required.
• Must be capable of responding to emergency maintenance situations outside normal business hours.
• Must be willing to work in manufacturing, warehouse, retail, office, and outdoor environments as needed.