Equipment Technician - Manufacturing

Description

The Mechanical Manufacturing Technician will support the manufacturing process to quickly resolve any issues related to electronics assembly equipment. The Technician will interact with and support Production and Engineering personnel to resolve issues when necessary.

The Technician should have a basic understanding of manufacturing processes used in the electronics manufacturing industry. Examples include knowledge of Surface Mount Technology (SMT), reflow soldering, thru-hole soldering, PCB assembly and electronics systems assembly processes.

Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot and repair assembly equipment in a timely manner.
• Identify equipment and process problems, as they occur, in the production environment.
• Perform preventive maintenance on assembly equipment.
• Maintain critical parts inventory and order spare parts as necessary.
• Support Production as required to keep product flowing.
• Support and advance company safe work practices.
• Suggest improvements to better the flow of the manufacturing process.
• Participate in the continuous improvement process / manufacturing improvement teams.

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma / GED / Vocational Technical Education is required.
• Associates Degree in Electronics, Mechanics, or similar degree is preferred.
• Must have strong Electrical/Mechanical skills
• A minimum of 2-3 years' experience repairing and maintaining electronics assembly equipment is required.
• Previous experience within an electronic or electromechanical manufacturing environment is a plus.

Required Skills:

• Strong electrical and/or mechanical aptitude.
• Good troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work from electrical and mechanical schematics, drawings, sketches and/or verbal instructions.
• High level of initiative and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Analytical thinking and problem solving.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Good documentation practices.
• Good computer skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.