Equipment Maintenance Technician – 2nd shift

Equipment Maintenance Technician – 2nd shift

Columbus, NE, United States of America | Equipment Service & Maintenance

We are seeking great talent to help us build The DNA of tech.

Vishay manufactures one of the world's largest portfolios of discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components that are essential to innovative designs in automotive, industrial, computing, consumer, telecommunications, military, aerospace, and medical markets.

We help the world's most in-demand technologies come to life. Every day our products touch your life and the lives of people across the world, though you likely do not know it.

Responsible for performing electrical and/or mechanical troubleshooting to determine problems in non-functioning electro-mechanical equipment used in the manufacturing process and facilitate the repair of that equipment to support the demands of production.

• Perform periodic maintenance on all assigned equipment.
• Work assignments are made by automated methods (cell phone text messaging).
• Complete work assignments in the maintenance program via keyboard entry.
• Determine equipment priorities based on production demands and interface with production supervisors.
• Receive and prioritize machine repair actions for assigned area.
• Dismantle, adjust, repair, and assemble equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, operating or repair manuals, rough sketches or drawings.
• Make accurate inputs of repair actions into the maintenance program via keyboard entry as they occur.
• Perform diagnostics and use test equipment to perform checkouts.
• Work independently following directions from the lead person and self-governed daily maintenance activities.

• 2-year degree in Industrial Electrical / Mechanical Systems Maintenance or 5 years of equivalent experience.
• Display specific training in Electrical and/or Electronic Theory.
• Display specific training in Mechanical Systems Maintenance.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical diagrams, and all source materials related to the operation and maintenance of equipment in the plant.
• Ability to quickly diagnose equipment malfunctions and return to operational condition.
• Ability to utilize proper tools and test equipment to facilitate the best repair possible.
• Ability to perform adequate manipulation with manual dexterity required to operate all tools needed for repair.
• Ability to perform bending, twisting, and reaching motions to manipulate a load of at least 30 lbs.
• Must use all personal protective equipment required for the maintenance tasks.
• Must use all standard electrical and machine safety practices recommended by OSHA.

Vishay offers a comprehensive suite of benefit programs including health care coverage, financial support programs and other resources designed to help you achieve your personal and professional goals. Benefits include medical, vision and dental insurance, 401k with company match, paid time off, employee assistance program, and tuition reimbursement.

It is the policy of Vishay to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As an equal opportunity employer, Vishay is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact  assistance.

This position requires access to information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or the Export Administration Regulations. As such, this position is open only to applicants who qualify as “U.S. Persons” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.