Raptor Manufacturing Specialist (Maintenance)

The role

You will support preventive maintenance and basic troubleshooting on production equipment. You will work in a high-volume manufacturing environment to ensure smooth operations and keep critical systems running efficiently.

What you will do

• Assume full ownership of asset recovery processes from fault diagnosis to return-to-production.
• Execute scheduled preventive maintenance and corrective repairs on manufacturing and test equipment.
• Collaborate with engineers, managers, and customers to maintain systems.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electromechanical systems.
• Develop and maintain detailed work instructions for equipment preventative maintenance.
• Maintain, calibrate, and inspect production assets including welding systems, pumps, ovens, and vacuum chambers.
• Interpret mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic schematics, P&IDs, and technical drawings.
• Safely operate power tools, hand tools, precision measuring instruments, and heavy equipment.
• Coordinate and manage on-site vendor support and oversight of external service activities.
• Adhere to safety protocols including Lockout/Tagout, confined space, and hazardous energy control.

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing, production, or technical environment
• Experience with maintenance on industrial equipment, such as welding tools, ovens, vacuum systems, or environmental testing chambers
• Familiarity with reading blueprints, schematics, or technical drawings
• Capable of lifting 50 lbs. unassisted
• Comfortable with standing, climbing, bending, and working at heights
• Willing to obtain certifications for forklifts, boom lifts, or other equipment as required
• Ability to pass background checks for secure facilities

Nice to have

• 3+ years’ experience as a maintenance specialist in a production environment
• Ability to perform basic fabrication
• Understanding safety standards and Lean principles (e.g., basic problem-solving methods like Five Whys)
• Analytical mindset for identifying simple root causes of issues

Benefits

• Company stock or long-term cash awards
• Potential discretionary bonuses
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Medical, vision, and dental coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• 3 weeks of paid vacation
• 10 or more paid holidays per year
• Paid sick leave

Before you apply

• Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, Refugee, or Asylee, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State
• Ability to pass background checks for secure facilities

About the company

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