Equipment Maintenance Technician

Job Title:

Entry Level Equipment Maintenance Technician

(Paid training program)

Location:

Portland, OR

Employment Type:

Direct Placement/Full Time

Compensation: $24-26/hr

Schedule:

Day and night shift available

We're partnering with a leading semiconductor facility in the Portland area to offer a limited number of spots in an 8-week paid training program that offers a pathway to a full-time role as an Equipment Maintenance Technicia
n. This isn't a generic training course, it's a direct pipeline into a stable, skilled-trade career with one of the industry's key employers.

An Equipment Maintenance Technician is responsible for learning process and troubleshooting theory on assigned systems, providing installation support, diagnosis, repair and preventive maintenance for manufacturing equipment and associated process supply systems. Through proper maintenance the technician helps to improve overall effectiveness of equipment and to meet the Business Unit goals. To accomplish this requires skills and knowledge in related technical areas which may include, but are not limited to the following: mechanical, electrical, electronic, control systems, pneumatics, vacuum technology and SPC (Statistical Process Control) knowledge.

• Utilize technical skills to install, modify, assemble and maintain equipment and associated process supply systems.
• Accomplish tasks by effectively connecting, routing and assembling internal/external systems & components. Including but not limited: gearboxes, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, electronic, programmable logic controls and chemicals.
• Analyze equipment or system to determine malfunction. Decide on proper repair action. Completes repairs by removing, repairing and replacing all necessary components of the equipment or system. Discuss findings with area operators, leadership, engineers and other technicians as needed to find immediate & long-term solutions.
• Effectively maintains all records of repairs, calibrations, tests, preventative maintenance, spare parts and procedures
• Achieve certification of basic proficiency for equipment in assigned areas of responsibility. Continuously improve knowledge and skills.
• Demonstrate effective housekeeping in the area of work and shop. Observes all safety rules and regulations.
• Acquire and maintain the necessary State/Federal licenses/certificates as needed for certain job tasks.
• Participates in and completes training as prescribed by corporate requirements and the immediate leadership
• Assist in the analysis and frequently works independently in the repair and preventive maintenance
• Occasional work required in hazardous areas involving potentially dangerous electrical power, chemicals and stored energy.
• Responsible for understanding the hazards in the workplace, including hazardous waste handling and awareness. Required to remain up to date on applicable training.