Maintenance Equipment Technician I

About the role

Watlow is seeking a Maintenance Equipment Technician to provide skilled general maintenance for machines, keeping our manufacturing equipment running safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Perform limited electrical troubleshooting, repair, and installation of motor controls, fuses, circuit breakers, and similar components.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and install complex machinery using air, hydraulics, motors, bearings, and related systems.
• Fabricate production equipment, fixtures, support frames, benches, and shelving; welding and fabrication skills are preferred.
• Schedule and perform detailed preventative maintenance on a variety of equipment, including SMT placement machines, wave solders, and selective solder systems, following manufacturer-recommended procedures.
• Perform limited repair and installation of pipes and plumbing carrying gas, water, vacuum, air, or miscellaneous hydraulic oils.
• Perform limited repair and installation of low-voltage electrical wiring in the facility, including computer and phone lines.
• Refurbish production equipment through detailed cleaning, painting, replacing worn parts, and calibration to bring machines to like-new condition.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Two-year industrial maintenance degree or technical certificate, or one to three years of relevant experience.
• Preferred qualifications include high-voltage electrical knowledge, forklift or scissor lift experience, leadership training, hazardous chemical handling knowledge, and familiarity with MES, SCADA, and data collection.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Two-year industrial maintenance degree or technical certificate, or one to three years of relevant experience.
• Preferred qualifications include:
• High-voltage electrical knowledge.
• Forklift or scissor lift experience.
• Leadership training.
• Hazardous chemical handling knowledge.
• Familiarity with MES, SCADA, and data collection.

Skills

• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Machinery Repair
• Fabrication
• Preventative Maintenance
• Plumbing
• Electrical Wiring
• Equipment Refurbishment

Benefits

• Annual Incentive Program
• 401(k) plan with company match and annual company contribution tied to company performance.
• Wellness incentives.
• Employee Personal Assistance Program.
• Dental, medical, vision, and short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid holidays, personal time, and vacation.
• Parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.

Pay

The pay for this position is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is typically full-time.