Service Technician Level 1

Busch Vacuum Solutions is a leading manufacturer of vacuum pumps, compressors, and blowers for use in industries such as semiconductor manufacturing, food processing, metallurgy, biomedical, and material handling.

Busch Vacuum Solutions has a Service Technician 1 position open at our service center in S. Elgin, Illinois. The work schedule is M-F 0630‑1500.

As a Service Technician 1, you will prepare equipment for our vacuum pump remanufacturing process. The primary responsibilities are to clean vacuum pump components using a high‑pressure parts washer, bead blaster, sand blaster, or other cleaning equipment.

• Clean vacuum pump components using a high‑pressure parts washer, bead blaster, sand blaster, or other cleaning equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance on shop equipment as part of the Total Preventive Maintenance (TPM) program.
• Safely and productively operate material handling equipment, forklifts, pallet jacks, and overhead cranes.
• Assemble crates and product packaging for shipping pumps and parts.
• Work independently or as a team, as necessary, to fulfill department and Busch goals and objectives.
• Assist with implementing and maintaining 5S and Lean activities to improve flow and reduce waste as directed by Management.
• Perform processes and procedures while maintaining measurable and productive output as defined by production goals.
• Must comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures while reporting all unsafe activities and concerns to the supervisor, safety officer, or human resources.

• Up to 1 year of experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment:
  Preferred
• Education:
  
  High School graduate or General Education Degree
  - Required
• Computer skills:
  Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office software
  - Required

• Work with a high level of initiative, be self‑motivated, and possess professional maturity
• Must be detail, goal, and safety‑oriented
• Must be organized and maintain a clean and orderly workspace
• Must possess a positive attitude, be dependable, and trustworthy
• Work independently or as a team, as necessary, to fulfill department and Busch goals and objectives
• Possess strong oral and written communication skills in English
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.;
  Busch does not sponsor for visas

• Ability and willingness to pass a 9‑panel drug screen, 7‑year criminal history check
  • Most felonies are a disqualifier, misdemeanors are considered on a case‑by‑case basis
• Must pass respirator fit test (annual retesting required)
  • Must be willing to maintain facial hair to a minimum for respirator fitment
• Must be willing and able to utilize all required PPE

• Constant reaching outward, lifting/carrying/pushing pulling up to 10 lbs.
• Frequent standing, walking, sitting, lifting/carrying/pushing pulling up to 25 lbs.
• Occasional climbing, squatting, kneeling, reaching above the shoulder, and lifting/carrying/pushing pulling up to 50 lbs.
• All applicants must be able to hear and see audible and visual alarms and must be able to wear all required PPE, such as safety shoes, electrical hazard protection, safety glasses, and hearing protection.

Busch Vacuum Systems offers an attractive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, EAP, tuition reimbursement, Legal Plan, 401K, PTO, and more! Opportunity for growth and advancement via on‑the‑job training, paid training/certifications, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for advancement within the company. Busch values promoting from within!

• Moderately controlled manufacturing environment, moderate noise levels, fumes, and airborne particles, while working near moving mechanical parts.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily.

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