About Kanto Corporation

Kanto is a leading U.S. manufacturer of high-purity specialty chemicals that power the world’s most advanced industries. With a legacy of precision, safety, and innovation, we support global leaders in semiconductor, technology, and chemical processing by delivering products that meet uncompromising standards of quality and reliability.

At Kanto, we believe our people are our greatest strength. We foster a culture where collaboration, continuous improvement, and excellence are not just values, but daily practices. Joining Kanto means contributing to work that shapes the future of technology and manufacturing—while growing your career in a dynamic, high-impact environment.

Position Summary

This position partners with other maintenance technicians and engineering team in a senior leader and technician capacity to maintain, repair, and upgrade all plant equipment and facilities (including machinery, equipment, physical structures, pipe, minor fiberglass repairs and electrical systems). Ensures that the equipment and systems are working properly, reliably, and efficiently while adhering to Kanto’s Operating Priorities of Safety, Quality, and Productivity.

General Duties & Responsibilities (*Essential Functions)

Preventive Maintenance Execution:

Performs all scheduled and assigned preventive maintenance (PM) activities in accordance with established maintenance schedules, manufacturer specifications, safety requirements, and company standards.*

Ensures maintenance activities are completed accurately, efficiently, and within established timelines to support equipment reliability and operational continuity.*

Facility Systems Maintenance and Reliability:

Performs preventive maintenance, inspections, operational health checks, troubleshooting, and corrective maintenance on critical facility systems and equipment, including water and wastewater treatment systems, scrubbers, HVAC systems, air compressors, boilers, nitrogen systems, powered rigging equipment, and related infrastructure.*

Maintains accurate maintenance records, prepares reports, monitors equipment performance and efficiency, and analyzes operational trends to identify potential failures and opportunities for improvement. Coordinates with and provides oversight of external contractors and service providers to ensure work is completed safely, effectively, and in accordance with company requirements.*

Controls Systems Troubleshooting:

Diagnoses, troubleshoots, and resolves equipment and process control system issues, including electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, and automation-related failures within the scope of assigned responsibilities and qualifications.*

Identifies root causes of equipment malfunctions, implements corrective actions, and supports the timely restoration of equipment and systems to minimize operational downtime and production disruptions.*

Maintenance Management and Continuous Improvement:

Utilizes the plant's Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to receive, prioritize, document, track, and complete assigned maintenance activities. Ensures accurate recording of work performed, equipment conditions, corrective actions, and maintenance history.*

Identifies recurring equipment issues, recommends improvements to preventive maintenance procedures and frequencies, and contributes to initiatives designed to improve equipment reliability, operational efficiency, and overall maintenance effectiveness.*

Cross-Functional Coordination and Operational Support:

Collaborates closely with Production, Process Engineering, Facilities, and other operational teams to plan, schedule, and execute maintenance activities while minimizing disruptions to manufacturing operations.*

Performs equipment and facility system adjustments, including the operation of valves, pumps, and associated infrastructure, in accordance with approved procedures and operational requirements.*

Communicates equipment conditions, maintenance priorities, and potential operational impacts to appropriate stakeholders to support safe and efficient facility operations.*

Annual Maintenance and Planned Shutdown Activities:

Participates in annual maintenance programs, planned shutdowns, major equipment servicing, inspections, and facility improvement projects.*

Supports the planning, preparation, execution, and documentation of maintenance activities to ensure equipment readiness, regulatory compliance, and the safe and timely resumption of normal operations.*

Cleanroom Operations and Compliance:

Performs maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repair activities within controlled cleanroom environments while adhering to established cleanliness, gowning, contamination-control, safety, and operational protocols.*

Ensures maintenance practices protect product integrity, maintain environmental standards, and minimize disruption to cleanroom operations.*

Safety Responsibilities

Follows all applicable company and customer safety requirements. Attends required safety training and meetings and actively participates in identifying and resolving safety issues. Leads by example to promote and encourage company-wide safety. Trains employees to identify and resolve safety issues.

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent required (Bachelor’s Degree preferred)
Maintenance Technician or certification training from a college or technical school (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
10+ years of experience working as a facilities technician
Pipe fitting, valves (Pvc/black pipe) and construction remodel carpentry skills.
Must have experience using basic hand and power tools and working with limited supervision.
Must acquire or be certified as a Hazardous Materials Technician as per 29 CFR 1910.120(q)(6)(iii).
Experience with ultrapure water and high purity chemical systems preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write procedures, routine reports, and correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively with various vendors and contractors.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Must have the ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Key Measures of Success

Performance in this position may be evaluated through measures including:

Preventive Maintenance Compliance: Completes assigned preventive maintenance activities accurately, safely, and on schedule, minimizing overdue work orders.

Equipment Reliability and Uptime: Maintains critical facility systems in reliable operating condition, reducing unplanned downtime, equipment failures, and production disruptions.

Troubleshooting and Problem Resolution: Diagnoses and resolves equipment and control system issues efficiently, identifying root causes and minimizing repeat failures.

CMMS Accuracy and Documentation: Maintains timely, accurate, and complete maintenance records, work orders, equipment histories, and corrective action documentation.

Continuous Improvement: Proactively identifies and recommends improvements that enhance equipment performance, maintenance efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.

Operational Coordination: Effectively collaborates with Production, Engineering, and Facilities teams to complete maintenance activities with minimal operational disruption.

Safety, Quality, and Compliance: Consistently follows established safety, environmental, and cleanroom protocols, maintaining compliance and preventing maintenance-related safety or contamination incidents.

Environment, Working Conditions, Physical Demands

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. In some cases, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Environment & Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and toxic, flammable, or corrosive chemicals. The employee frequently works near fumes or airborne particles and risk of electrical shock. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places, outside weather conditions and participates in emergency response actions involving both small and large chemical spills. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud (hearing protection is provided, if required).

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to be fitted and/or wear a respirator (must be clean-shaven) and be able to wear other personal protective equipment providing up to Level B protection, as needed.

How to Apply

To learn more about Kanto, explore current career opportunities, or apply for this position, please visit our “Work with Us” page. You may also click the “Apply” button to submit your resume.

Once your application and resume have been submitted, Kanto's Human Resources team will review your qualifications and experience. All application status updates will be communicated through your ADP applicant account.

We kindly ask that applicants refrain from submitting follow-up emails or requesting in-person status updates, as Kanto is unable to provide individual application updates through these channels. Please monitor your ADP applicant account for updates regarding your application status and any next steps in the selection process.

We’re pleased you’ve discovered Kanto and the work we do, and we sincerely appreciate your interest in becoming part of our team!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Kanto Corporation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents that each individual brings and are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels respected, included, and empowered to contribute to our shared success.

Day time shift (+team-wide on-call rotating coverage), on-site.

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Facilities Maintenance Technician Senior