Equipment Technician

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIE

• Applies substantial understanding of the job, knowledge and skill to complete a wide range of tasks. Receives little work instruction on daily work and general instructions on newly introduced assignments.
• Troubleshoot to determine problems in non-functioning electro-mechanical equipment used in the manufacturing process.
• Dismantle, adjust, repair and assemble equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, operating or repair manual, rough sketches or drawings/schema.
• Uses test and diagnostic equipment to perform checkouts.
• Rebuilds manufacturing equipment as required.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance. Document maintenance as per program designation.
• Calibrate equipment using general and special purpose test equipment.
• Communicates with equipment suppliers regarding the repair of equipment.
• Maintain sufficient data to develop process improvement initiatives.
• May assist in the development of work procedures.
• May be required to source and purchase equipment parts.
• May maintain and store backup information for all critical production equipment software systems.
• May make recommendations regarding new or replacement equipment.
• May train employees in operation of machinery.
• May be required to work overtime or be on-call.
• Comply and follow all procedures within the company security policy.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Knowledge of company policies and procedures to complete assigned tasks.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English. Must be able to effectively communicate with technical support services.
• Broad knowledge and troubleshooting capability with various electro-mechanical equipment in a manufacturing environment typically gained through extensive experience.
• Use of basic and special purpose hand tools, leveling instruments, and test/calibration equipment.
• Must be able to troubleshoot all failures that are detectable at the IO level.
• Basic mathematics.
• May require forklift certification.
• Understanding of electronic color codes and other component value markings.
• Understanding of safety practices requirements.
• Solid knowledge of specialized maintenance tracking programs.
• Personal computer operation in a Windows environment (Excel, Word and PowerPoint and e‑mail).

• Mechanical / Electrical degrees a plus.
• Five (5) to eight (8) years prior work experience in electro-mechanical equipment in a manufacturing environment required.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience.