Chemical Maintenance Technician

Essential Function

The primary function of this position is to repair, maintain, and improve chemical etch and cleaning equipment. This position will act as a key member of the emergency response team.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment in work area
• Recommend and maintain stock of spare parts
• Implement improvements to work area and processes
• Responsible for advanced troubleshooting, repairing and modifying manual and automated etch benches, chemical management system (CMS), fume scrubber, ultrasonic parts cleaning systems to POR conditions
• Works with engineering on test plans and approval requests for non-POR process conditions
• Act as a key member of the facility emergency response team
• Maintain knowledge of current regulations and best practices related to emergency preparedness
• Interfaces with chemical equipment Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to coordinate equipment improvements
• Involves in specification and purchase of cleaning capital equipment
• Equipment specialist for all cleaning related process and facilities equipment including Mixed Acid Etch Bench (MAEB), HF Bench, Crest Cleaners, Scrubbers and the CMS
• Act as a team leader in spill clean-up and bench repair
• Follow all company safety policies and report any unsafe conditions to Manufacturing Manager, EHS Manager, and/ or Director of Manufacturing
• Assist in the application of Lean manufacturing concepts including 5S and TPM
• Perform tasks/duties related to special projects or assignments
• Perform other duties as assigned by department management
• Drive TPM throughout cleaning operations

Culture

• Display a positive attitude and strong work ethic that reflects the Mission and Core Values of Silfex
• Create and maintain a culture where workplace safety is part of everything we do
• Provide the safest possible workplace to our employees by modeling and following all company safety policies, reporting any incidents or unsafe conditions immediately to Silfex management
• Wear all PPE as required by work area or job function
• Communication – Begin with the end in mind – Communicate boldly as well as effectively with empathy and respect to inspire teamwork and collaboration vertically and horizontally within Silfex
• Aid in applying lean manufacturing concepts and 5S
• Demonstrate ownership of continuous improvement ideas and activities
• Maintain organization and cleanliness, housekeeping and 5S within work area
• Maintain these areas at the highest degree possible while responsibly escalating any maintenance issues

Qualifications

• High school graduate or general education degree (GED)
• Minimum of 2-4 years of related experience required
• Successfully complete a respirator physical and become certified in respirator use
• Experience supporting chemical processing equipment including but not limited to acid etch, caustic etch, and plating
• Knowledge of and experience with chemical handling safety precautions and safe work practices related to maintenance activities is required
• Clean room, electrical power, and electronic control system experience is preferred
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and procedures to complete tasks and required documentation; demonstrate solid work performance in an environment requiring a high level of attention to detail and timeliness
• Ability to wear a respirator and meet OSHA respirator compliance obligations
• Ability to define, initiate, manage, and execute on projects to improve tool functions and metrics
• Ability to work independently and in a cross-functional team environment, prioritize tasks, and plan for maintenance is essential
• Ability to read and comprehend mechanical drawings and electrical schematics
• Ability to read and comprehend piping and instrumentation drawings (P&IDs)
• Ability to perform these operations using units of weight measurement, volume, and distance
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions
• Must be able to work effectively individually and in a team environment
• Must be able to pay close attention to details
• Must be able to perform successfully under minimum supervision
• Must be able to operate powered industrial equipment (forklift, scissor lift, powered walk behind)
• Robotic and automated handling systems experience
• Must be able to solve ill-defined problems logically and with interpretation

A Shift

6am - 6pm

Physical Demands

• Frequently stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel
• Frequently reach with hands and arms
• Sometimes walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Frequently talk or hear
• Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds
• Occasionally lift up to 10 pounds
• Frequent exposure to work near moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles
• Occasional exposure to wet and/or humid conditions
• On occasion, work in hot and strenuous environments
• Frequent exposure to noise levels in the environment