Facilities/Equipment Technician

Evans Capacitor Company, an electronic components manufacturer, is a trusted partner in the military, aerospace, industrial, and commercial markets with over a century of combined experience. As part of the Evans Group portfolio, Evans develops cutting-edge capacitor technology alongside other world-class technology companies. With sites in East Providence, RI, Sanford, ME, and Phoenix, AZ, Evans manufactures high-energy-density capacitors for demanding, mission-critical applications, offering the most power-dense capacitor technology in the industry.

About the role

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Facilities and Equipment Technician supports the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of production equipment, tooling, and building systems. This hands-on technical role maintains safe, efficient, and reliable operations while collaborating with engineering, operations, quality, maintenance personnel, contractors, and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Build, modify, repair, and maintain production equipment, tooling, jigs, and fixtures.
• Assist engineers with equipment improvements related to performance, safety, quality, and ergonomics.
• Fabricate or assemble components using approved drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
• Assist with the creation and updating of basic CAD drawings and equipment documentation.
• Verify that tooling and fixtures operate correctly before release to production.
• Support facility upgrades, equipment moves, utility connections, and production layout changes.
• Coordinate daily activities with contractors, vendors, and maintenance personnel as directed.
• Perform routine inspections of facility systems and report unsafe or abnormal conditions.
• Support compliance with company facilities, environmental, health, and safety requirements.
• Assist with basic repairs involving lighting, plumbing, compressed air, ventilation, and other building systems.
• Research and source outside contractors.
• Build and install fixtures used for testing, assembly, inspection, and production activities.
• Inspect fixtures for durability, accuracy, repeatability, and ease of use.
• Perform adjustments and repairs to fixtures based on production feedback.
• Support the installation and integration of fixtures into production work areas.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on production equipment, tooling, and facility systems.
• Complete maintenance work orders accurately and on time.
• Document maintenance activities, repairs, parts used, and equipment condition in UpKeep or an equivalent maintenance system.
• Participate in weekly maintenance reviews and communicate equipment concerns or overdue activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve preventive maintenance instructions and schedules.
• Maintain an organized inventory of critical spare parts, equipment components, and tooling.
• Notify engineering, operations, or procurement when replacement parts or supplies are needed.
• Assist with the installation, alignment, setup, and commissioning of new or relocated equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and basic control system issues.
• Use appropriate hand tools, power tools, meters, gauges, and diagnostic equipment.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and production support requests in a timely manner.
• Assist engineers with root cause investigations and corrective actions for recurring equipment issues.
• Escalate complex equipment problems when additional engineering or vendor support is required.
• Research and assist in the purchasing of replacement equipment or components.
• Assist with training operators and maintenance personnel on basic equipment operation, inspection, and preventive maintenance activities.
• Follow approved procedures, work instructions, drawings, and safety requirements.
• Maintain accurate equipment records, maintenance logs, manuals, and technical documentation.
• Travel to the company’s Sanford, Maine facility approximately three to five days per month to support equipment maintenance, repairs, installations, preventive maintenance, and facility projects.
• Coordinate with personnel at both the East Providence and Sanford locations to ensure equipment and facility needs are addressed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical school certificate, associate degree, apprenticeship, or equivalent experience in industrial maintenance, mechanical technology, electrical technology, manufacturing technology, or a related field preferred.
• Two or more years of experience in industrial maintenance, equipment repair, facilities maintenance, manufacturing support, or a related technical position preferred.
• Working knowledge of mechanical systems, pneumatics, electrical systems, hand tools, power tools, and measurement equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment problems using drawings, manuals, schematics, and diagnostic tools.
• Basic knowledge of preventive maintenance practices and computerized maintenance management systems.
• Basic CAD experience or the ability to read and make minor updates to technical drawings is preferred.
• Basic fabrication, machining, welding, or fixture building experience is a plus.
• General knowledge of manufacturing processes, process controls, and continuous improvement practices preferred.
• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment, including aerospace, medical device, automotive, electronics, or defense manufacturing, is a plus.
• Strong communication, teamwork, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple maintenance requests and changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative and team-oriented mindset with a hands-on, can-do attitude.
• Must be considered a United States Person and eligible to work in the United States.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Work is performed in both office and manufacturing environments.
• Regular exposure to operating machinery, tools, electrical systems, mechanical systems, noise, and other conditions associated with a manufacturing environment.
• This position requires working near electrical and mechanical equipment that could potentially interfere with pacemaker function.
• Ability to read, write, understand, and communicate in English.
• Ability to use a computer and complete electronic maintenance records.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, kneel, climb, reach, and walk throughout the production facility.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to travel between workstations and various areas of the production floor.
• Visual acuity sufficient to read measurements, drawings, assembly instructions, and equipment displays.
• Hearing ability sufficient to detect alarms, machinery sounds, and verbal instructions in a noisy environment.
• Must wear appropriate personal protective equipment as required by company safety procedures.