Facilities & Maintenance Manager
About the job
- A bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, chemical engineering, or a related field, or 8+ years of related work experience.
- Experience in process controls, materials handling, multiple programmable logic controller platforms, and other programmable control systems.
- Experience reading and utilizing process design and construction documents.
- Experience with remote input/output networks over Ethernet/IP.
- Experience with Rockwell Automation.
- Technical knowledge of process control systems and electrical and electronic systems.
- Ability to use a computer system for basic departmental functions.
- Ability to work with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
- Manage the Maintenance department and supervise exempt and non-exempt personnel.
- Review job orders to determine work priorities and schedule repair, maintenance, and installation of machines, tools, and equipment to ensure continuous production operations.
- Develop a preventive maintenance program in conjunction with engineering and maintenance staff.
- Support construction, equipment installation, startup, commissioning, and validation activities.
- Design and supervise the installation of automated process control systems and maintain and improve automated process manufacturing systems.
- Interpret programs and logic diagrams to facilitate construction of new automation and specialized equipment.
- Use engineering designs, including technical drawings, schematics, and written and verbal instructions, to design and construct new plant process and specialized process systems with limited supervision.
- Participate in major capital projects by coordinating with design teams, equipment manufacturers, and user requirements.
- Train and instruct production operators in the use of new automated systems and generate required support documentation.
- Experience with Studio 5000 and FT Studio.
About the company
CoorsTek is a global leader in engineered ceramics. It makes ceramic components and materials used in electronics, medical implants, vehicle armor, and other industrial applications. These products are created from advanced ceramic compounds and engineered into parts that offer high temperature resistance, wear resistance, electrical insulation, and durability. The company differentiates itself by its large global footprint, extensive manufacturing capabilities, and a history of strategic acquisitions (e.g., Covalent Materials) that broaden its materials portfolio and geographic reach, backed by a longstanding family leadership. Its goal is to provide reliable, high-performance ceramic solutions at scale for diverse industries while expanding its global presence and capabilities.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Debt Financing
Total Funding
$1.3B
Headquarters
Golden, Colorado
Founded
1910
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- January 22, 2026 solar agreement with Pivot Energy lowers costs and emissions.
- Kentucky armor capacity and Benton, Arkansas investments deepen defense revenue starting 2025.
- Red Rocks partnership and CoorsTek Academy improve hiring for hard-to-fill manufacturing roles.
What critics are saying
- CeramTec litigation still burns management time, with U.S. Supreme Court history through 2025.
- Kyocera expanded North Carolina ceramics capacity on April 15, 2026, intensifying pricing pressure.
- Defense and medical niches create concentration risk if one program stalls in 2026.
What makes CoorsTek unique
- CoorsTek Bioceramics won French Supreme Court relief on February 2, 2026 for pink hips.
- Jonathan Coors still leads a fifth-generation family company, preserving long-term continuity.
- CoorsTek Academy opened July 16, 2025, tying manufacturing training directly to operations.
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