Maintenance Technician

Silfex Maintenance Technician

From smartphones to solar panels, innovative technology is needed to create the devices we use every day. Silfex's silicon components help make that technology a reality.

At Silfex, we're the leading provider of precision silicon components used to make and operate semiconductor tools, which enable the trillion-dollar global electronics industry. Our company's products are integral to the semiconductor equipment and optical markets. The outstanding team at Silfex makes that possible – through our people, we help connect the world.

The successful candidate for this position will become eligible for a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits.  to learn more about the benefits Silfex offers for this position

Join our team and help us connect the world and support the technology of the future!

The Maintenance Technician works in a safe manner, adhering to all applicable company and OSHA safety guidelines. Maintains production and quality by ensuring operation of machinery, mechanical equipment and electronic equipment. Builds mechanical systems, electronic systems, components, and parts by completing assembly and testing procedures. Performs all aspects of electrical installation and hook-up of electrical distribution.

• Display a positive attitude and strong work ethic that reflects the Mission and Core Values of SILFEX.
• Create and maintain a culture where workplace safety is a part of everything we do. Provide the safest possible workplace to our employees by modeling and following all company safety policies, reporting any incidents or unsafe conditions immediately to SILFEX management.
• Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.
• Develops and executes preventative and predictive maintenance system to minimize equipment downtime by developing PM checklist, downtime tracking system for planned and unplanned maintenance, and monitoring overall department equipment uptime.
• Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Minimizes equipment downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance schedules; monitoring compliance.
• Fabricates repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment.
• Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt.
• Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Provides mechanical maintenance information by answering questions, requests and recording maintenance operations.
• Ensures production operations by determining work priorities and scheduling repair, maintenance, and installation of machines, tools, and equipment.
• Provides utilities by directing installation of, modifications to, and maintenance activities on equipment.
• Resolves maintenance problems by conferring with operators, management, engineering, and quality control personnel, outside contractors and service personnel.
• Protects employees and visitors by maintaining a safe and clean building. Recognizes and rectifies potential unsafe conditions.
• Follows all company safety policies, performs all work-related tasks in a safe manner and reports any unsafe conditions to SILFEX management.
• Application of Lean manufacturing concepts, including 5S.
• Contributes to a Team Effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Develop and maintain a working knowledge of the Silfex Quality Management System and properly apply Quality Procedures and Operating Procedures as appropriate.
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; establishing personal networks; participating in technical decision making.
• Identifies and strives for…