Equipment Maintenance Technician - Weekend Shift

About the role

Vishay Dale Electronics – Columbus, NE is seeking an Equipment Maintenance Technician for the weekend shift (Friday, Saturday, Sunday 3:30am - 4:00pm). Overtime is available as needed. This role involves electrical and mechanical troubleshooting to determine problems in non-functioning electro-mechanical manufacturing equipment and facilitating repairs to support production demands.

Vishay Dale Electronics in Columbus, NE is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of resistors and e-beam technology, employing around 600 people and serving as one of the largest employers in the Columbus area.

Responsibilities

• Perform Periodic Maintenance on all assigned equipment, with work assignments communicated via automated text messaging and completion logged via computer keyboard entries.
• Determine equipment priorities based on production demands and interface with production supervisors.
• Dismantle, adjust, repair, and assemble equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, operating or repair manuals, rough sketches, or drawings.
• Make accurate inputs of repair actions into the maintenance program as they occur.
• Receive and prioritize machine repair actions for assigned area.
• Use test and diagnostic equipment to perform checkouts.
• Self-govern and self-drive daily maintenance activities, with direction from the Lead person.

Requirements

• 2-year degree in Industrial Electro/Mechanical Systems Maintenance or 5 years of equivalent experience.
• Specific training in Electrical and/or Electronic Theory.
• Specific training in Mechanical Systems Maintenance.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical diagrams, and all source materials related to equipment operation and maintenance.
• Ability to quickly diagnose equipment malfunctions and restore equipment to operational condition.
• Proficiency in using proper tools and test equipment to facilitate repairs.
• Manual dexterity and ability to perform bending, twisting, and reaching motions to manipulate loads of at least 30 lbs.
• Capability to use all required personal protective equipment and adhere to OSHA-recommended electrical and machine safety practices.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• 401k with company match.
• Paid time off.
• Employee assistance program.
• Tuition reimbursement.

Schedule

Weekend shift: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 3:30am - 4:00pm. Overtime available as needed.

This position is open only to applicants who qualify as “U.S. Persons” (U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee) due to access to information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or the Export Administration Regulations.