Date: Jul 23, 2026
Location:
Yreka, CA, US, 96097
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Since 1890, Pfeiffer Vacuum has been shaping the vacuum industry with groundbreaking innovations. Every day, over 4,000 employees at 10 production sites and more than twenty sales and service companies worldwide give everything for our customers. With our comprehensive portfolio, we offer solutions for all types of vacuum applications. We are not only driven by highest quality standards, but it is also our vision to be the most sustainable and fastest growing market player in our industry to drive technology for a sustainable future. Apply now and make our success story yours too!
SUMMARY
Responsible for maintaining all equipment and facilities to allow products to be manufactured and shipped in a timely manner to customers. Maintenance Mechanics are responsible for the upkeep of buildings and grounds; the repair and maintenance of production equipment and machinery; modifications to the structure; and layout of the facilities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Exercise of judgment, discretion, and tact in all business matters and business relationships is required. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain clear and cooperative working relationships with co-workers and demonstrate regular attendance and punctuality are essential. The organization’s leadership promotes collaborative problem solving in both formal and informal work teams. Participation in and contribution to teamwork within the organization is required. Necessary interpersonal skills include being a self-starter, motivated, creative, flexible, self-confident, deadline oriented and able to multi-task. Employees must follow all quality and safety procedures of the company, including those at customer sites if applicable, and must abide by the corporate Code of Conduct in all situations.
Supervisory Responsibilities - None
Duties
Performs preventive maintenance on production equipment, repairs equipment that is down, or installs new equipment.
Performs work on facilities such as repairing plumbing, new lighting, help painting and minor structural repairs etc.
Support interdepartmental personnel by assisting on maintenance issues.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
95% manufacturing environment, and 5% inside, climate / noise-controlled office area; lifting to 50 lbs. required; and up to 110 lbs. on occasion, with assistance. Eye, hearing, and Cleanroom protective equipment/garments must be worn as required.
Tasks require walking, sitting, bending, reaching, mobility, frequent lifting and pushing/pulling. Work requires computer skills (word processing, spreadsheet, and data-entry), attention to detail and accuracy. Communication skills including listening and speaking are required for interaction with other employees, vendors, and customers. Strong interpersonal skills, the ability to balance multiple tasks and any stress associated with the duties and responsibilities of this position are essential requirements in the performance of this job.
Secondary duties with added requirements may be assigned from time to time.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Company Values
Pfeiffer Vacuum Valves & Engineering (PV V&E) believes that we are all suppliers and customers of someone in our organization. Our employees must be able to demonstrate this customer-centric belief - which means that you are value-adding, reliable, performance-driven, innovative, service-minded, and agile – in all of their business activities. We expect that our company values of open mindedness, trust, communication, thinking strategically/being creative, being courageous, accountable, and humble, ethical sensitivity/compliance, resilience/facing diversity and fostering a culture of empowerment, engagement and collaboration will drive the actions of our employees.
General Qualifications:
Must be familiar with state-of-the-art maintenance methodologies as they pertain to manufacturing, machine-shop facilities.
Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with coworkers.
Able to work overtime (weekdays / Saturdays) as required.
Must have good organizational and time-management skills in order to stay focused on completing multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to work with others in the department to learn specific knowledge of processes, and/or procedures in order to continuously make improvements.
Because of the need to support Manufacturing and total plant facilities, a class C driver’s license must be maintained.
Education and/or Experience
Any combination of education and training, equivalent to graduation from High School (or equivalent) that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job.
Minimum of 24-36-months experience in a manufacturing environment; with additional 6-months experience in related Facilities-Maintenance. Uses little, or no, independent discretion; receives direction or supervision on prioritization of all assignments.
Language Skills
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Mathematical Skills
Basic mathematics skills.
Reasoning Ability
Able to work in a fast-paced shop, with quickly changing work priorities, and with minimal interaction to complete assignments on time.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position will work in a factory setting.
Pfeiffer Vacuum Valves & Engineering is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
Pfeiffer Vacuum is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
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