Maintenance Opportunities

Applications do not guarantee employment.

Career fair location: Johnston Community College, Advanced Manufacturing Facility: 300 Innovation Avenue, Four Oaks, NC 27524

Vulcan Elements manufactures rare-earth permanent magnets in the United States for industries including defense, aerospace, and automotive. Our work supports national security and economic resilience, and our team values mission focus, technical excellence, and integrity.

This posting is specifically for candidates who wish to preapply for consideration for opportunities with Vulcan Elements at our December 5, 2026 career fair at Johnston Community College, Advanced Manufacturing Facility: 300 Innovation Avenue, Four Oaks, NC 27524. It is an expression of interest; specific roles and requirements will depend on available opportunities.

Maintenance opportunities support production equipment reliability and safe operations. We are interested in candidates with mechanical, electrical, or other technical skills who can troubleshoot problems and help establish dependable maintenance practices.

Career Fair Process

The career fair will take place December 5, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Candidates who preapply will be scheduled for a specific time and receive first preference for scheduling and interviews. If you are not scheduled, you are still welcome to walk in on the career fair date. Walk-ins are welcome and must bring a printed resume. The interview process will take approximately 45 minutes. All candidates must bring a form of ID to check in.

Please save and submit your resume using the preferred filename format First_Last_Title, for example Jane_Doe_Maintenance.pdf. The naming format is preferred, not required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair assigned equipment within training and authorization.
• Perform preventive maintenance and help identify recurring equipment problems.
• Follow energy isolation and other applicable safe work procedures.
• Document work performed, communicate equipment status, and support spare parts readiness.

Responsibilities are representative and may change with business needs and the specific role.

Qualifications

• Mechanical or electrical aptitude developed through work, training, or related experience.
• Ability to use tools safely and follow technical instructions.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to coordinate with production and technical teams.

Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities.

Preferred

• Industrial maintenance, electromechanical, automation, welding, or skilled trades experience.
• Experience reading schematics or using computerized maintenance systems.

Physical and Environmental Requirements

Depending on the role, work may involve production areas, standing or walking, noise, heat, and required PPE. Shift and physical requirements will be discussed for the specific opportunity.