Maintenance Technician - Preventative Maintenance Tech

About Vibrantz Technologies

Vibrantz Technologies is a leading global provider of specialty chemicals and materials solutions whose purpose is to bring color, performance, and vibrancy to life. Every day, our employees, the products we make, and our valued customer partnerships are inspired by this purpose.  

Serving over 11,000 customers, Vibrantz’s technologies are trusted in a variety of advanced materials, color solutions and performance coatings applications and consumer products. We are experts in particle engineering, glass and ceramic science and color technology. Our technologies are used in small amounts to make big impacts on applications and consumer products, including durable vehicles and batteries, easier-to-clean appliances, energy efficient roof tiles and bricks, stronger and more decorative glass, and eco-friendly paints.  

Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Vibrantz has over 50 manufacturing facilities and sales offices on six continents, and we employ 4,500 individuals. Our shared culture is rooted strongly in our six core values that focus on safety, our people, customers, excellence in all we do, environmental stewardship and integrity, ethics, and trust. And we are intent upon fostering a workplace that engages not only employees’ heads and hands and – uniquely – their hearts.  

Vibrantz is owned by American Securities, a leading U.S. private equity firm that invests in market-leading North American companies with annual revenue generally ranging from $200 million to $2 billion and/or $50 million to $200 million of EBITDA. American Securities and its affiliates have approximately $23 billion under management and are based in New York with an office in Shanghai.  

For more information, please visit www.vibrantz.com and www.american-securities.com. 

Location

Overview

Prince, Ferro and Chromaflo are now part of the Vibrantz Technologies brand. Vibrantz is a leading global technology provider of color solutions, performance coatings and advanced materials whose purpose is to bring color, performance, and vibrancy to life in a variety of industrial applications and consumer products.

Job Function

The Maintenance Technician – Preventative Maintenance Tech will be responsible for the lubrication, inspection, and basic maintenance of industrial machinery and equipment, including dust collector preventive maintenance tasks. This role supports the facility’s preventive maintenance efforts and contributes to the longevity and efficiency of critical assets.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled lubrication of machinery (bearings, gears, chains, etc.)

• Inspect equipment for wear, leaks, and contamination

• Maintain accurate lubrication records and logs

• Collect and analyze oil samples for condition monitoring

• Replace filters, top off fluids, and clean lubrication points

• Assist the maintenance team with minor mechanical repairs

• Ensure proper storage and handling of lubricants

• Adhere to all safety and environmental regulations

• All other duties as assigned

• Daily Tasks

  • Review lubrication schedule and prioritize critical equipment

  • Inspect lubrication points for leaks or contamination

  • Top off oil reservoirs and grease fittings

  • Record all lubrication activities in CMMS or logbook

  • Report any abnormal equipment conditions

• Weekly Tasks

  • Perform oil sampling and send for analysis as needed.

  • Check and change gearbox oil as needed.

  • Replace filters and clean breathers

  • Inspect and clean automatic lubrication systems

  • Refill bulk lubricant containers

  • Review oil analysis reports and flag issues

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training preferred

• Knowledge of lubrication systems and industrial equipment

• Ability to read technical manuals and schematics

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

• Basic computer skills for logging and reporting

Pay Rate

• $25.00 per hour

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, and 401K.

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Vibrantz Technologies Inc. (“Vibrantz”) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Vibrantz strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, gender, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.