Workshop Technician

Your Role

A Workshop Technician is responsible for assembling/disassembling and testing of vacuum pumps according to a weekly plan. Assists in and cooperates with team members on Corrective Action Reports as required. You will report to the Team Leader.

You will:

• Reviews HS2 documentation on daily basis.
• Is responsible for using the correct PPE, obeys required BAM processes and procedures.
• Is responsible for meeting the daily production targets with respect to quality, volume and efficiency. Collaborates with, other zone members and the Zone Leader in establishing priorities, ensures customer due dates are met.
• Inspects parts, assemblies, and systems. Follows inspection criteria defined in Work Instructions, drawings, schematics, or other technical data as required.
• Daily checks calibrated tooling prior to its use.
• Performs leak tests and assists in troubleshooting leak test failures.
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures. Follows and complies with assigned tasks.
• Promptly reports problems to management and seeks assistance towards resolution of more complex problems.
• Maintains working area in accordance with good housekeeping practices and 6S standards as defined by management.
• Maintains established quality and time standards. Provides input and feedback for continuous improvement.
• Completes all required paperwork accurately and according to work instructions.
• Raises issues, observations at SIM2 meetings.
• Follows the Kanban system.
• Obeys VTPS rules/standards.

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.

• Must have High School education or GED, preferably in a mechanical/technical field.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in manufacturing or similar.
• Ability to work with hand and power tools.
• Good PC literacy; experience with SAP an advantage.
• Ability to read drawings, schematics, and published specifications.

Benefits and Perks:

• Enjoy a benefits package including health and wellness programs, retirement savings, and employee assistance.
• Paid vacation time, sick time, floating holidays and fixed holidays.
• We offer a strong retirement 401k plan with matching.
• Family is important to us – so we also offer paid family leave, a health paternity/maternity leave & many other benefits for a healthy work-life balance.
• Growth Opportunities:
  Access global training, mentorship, and career progression pathways to achieve your professional goals.
• We support you on your journey: individual learning opportunities, world-wide job opportunities or technical training from our academy.
• Education Reimbursement offerings provided.
• Annual Variable Compensation Bonus.

This role requires you to work on-site at our facility in Solon, Ohio. You will be part of a dynamic team and enjoy the benefits of face-to-face collaboration.

Edwards Company considers for employment and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law, and as such affirms in policy and practice to support and promote the concept of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, provincial and municipal laws.

Edwards is a global leader of vacuum and abatement systems. We are proud to lead the industry, pushing the boundaries of science to deliver innovative products which are intrinsic to everyday life, working in partnership with our customers and continually setting new standards. With over 150 years of rich heritage, Edwards is the partner of choice for tens of thousands of customers in critical applications around the world.

Vacuum is required in diverse sectors, from the generation of power to the production of steel, to the challenging environments of space simulation and high energy physics research.

At Edwards, we believe there is always a better way. Our employees are full of ideas. When looking to add a new team member, we are looking for someone that can appreciate what the Edwards Team has done and bring their new ideas and perspective to enhance where we can go. At Edwards you get to be part of something big;

we work globally, but also get the opportunity make a difference locally in our own discipline. We work hard to attract, motivate, develop and retain the best talent from the diversity of people across the globe. Our vision to be First in Mind, First in Choice relies on this strategy. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.