Manufacturing Maintenance Technician

Who we are

SeekWell is the parent company of 1-800 Contacts, Luna, and The Framery. Our goal is to make it simpler, easier, and more accessible for people to get the vision care they need. We maintain the legendary, award-winning culture 1-800 Contacts started almost 30 years ago and continue to develop innovative, pioneering products and businesses that make consumers cheer. We’re owned by KKR – one of the world’s largest and most successful private equity investment companies. We’ve built an excellent company and changed an industry by putting the customer first, always. The best is yet to come!

Why you want this role 

As a Production Maintenance Technician, you’ll play a critical role in keeping our production and lab operations running efficiently. You’ll work hands-on with automated equipment and production systems, performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting equipment issues, and helping minimize downtime. Your work directly impacts production flow, operational efficiency, and the experience we deliver to our customers every day. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys problem-solving, working with complex systems, and being part of a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The details

• This role is located at the SLC Lab (2595 Custer Road SLC, UT 84104)
• Start Date: ASAP
• Shift: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 7am-7pm
• Training Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8am-6pm

What You’ll Do

• Promote a safe work environment by following all safety procedures, policies, and SOPs
• Perform preventative and reactive maintenance, calibrations, inspections, and repairs on production and optical processing equipment
• Support production operations by balancing real-time troubleshooting with preventative maintenance initiatives to maximize equipment uptime and operational efficiency
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and automated production systems
• Locate, diagnose, and repair equipment failures using schematics, diagrams, manuals, specifications, diagnostic tools, and technical documentation
• Install, inspect, maintain, and repair production and support equipment while ensuring optimal performance and minimal downtime
• Develop a strong understanding of equipment operations, system faults, calibrations, and manufacturer technical requirements
• Communicate with equipment manufacturers, vendors, and technical support teams to resolve equipment issues when necessary
• Maintain accurate maintenance documentation, preventative maintenance schedules, PM logs, repair records, and spare parts inventory
• Support continuous improvement efforts focused on equipment reliability, production efficiency, safety, and quality
• Partner with operators, leadership, vendors, and cross-functional teams to optimize operational performance and minimize production interruptions
• Assist in creating and updating standard operating procedures, work instructions, and maintenance documentation
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Communicate equipment concerns, operational risks, and production impacts in a timely manner

Why we will love you 

• High school diploma (or GED equivalent)
• 2–5 years of industrial maintenance, manufacturing maintenance, production maintenance, or technical equipment repair experience preferred
• Experience troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, or electro-mechanical systems preferred
• Familiarity with PLC systems, industrial automation equipment, HVAC, or CNC-type equipment is a plus
• Hustle and tireless work ethic
• Self-starter, driven, motivated, proactive, and disciplined
• Ability to multitask and prioritize at the same time
• Be innovative, and think on the fly
• Know how to have fun and work hard!
• Live the company values: Big-hearted, Tenacious, Unconventional, Better together!

Perks

• Deep discounts on lenses, glasses, and other services
• Amazing vision coverage
• 401(k) match
• Exposure and training to other roles in the company
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career pathing, internal internships (i.e. finance, marketing, HR, etc.) and other development opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.