Maintenance Technician

About the role

Vishay Dover is seeking a full-time, first-shift Maintenance Technician 1 in a clean, climate-controlled environment. Starting wage depends upon experience. Vishay offers flexible scheduling, consistent hours, and opportunities for overtime. Also, promotional opportunities are available within the first year of employment.

Job Location

We're located southwest of downtown Dover, which is the largest city in the New Hampshire Seacoast region, the oldest permanent settlement in New Hampshire, and the seventh oldest in the U.S.A. We're less than seven miles from the main campus of UNH, and Dover is also the birthplace of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise.

What You Will Be Doing

• Supporting a 35,000 square foot facility in the areas of equipment installation, setup, troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance.
• This responsibility may include, but is not limited to, custodial and maintenance tasks associated with compressed air, electrical, emergency preparedness and safety, HVAC, plumbing, facilities/grounds, as well as overseeing outside contractors.
• Maintaining adequate level of inventory and organization of spare parts for all site equipment.
• Serving as a member of the Safety Team.
• Assisting engineering and production teams with executing floor layout changes, introducing new equipment, and completing large and small continuous improvement actions.

What You Will Bring

• Along Associate/Technical Degree in Electrical/Industrial/Mechanical Engineering or Technology preferred or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years related facility maintenance experience preferred.
• Electrical and plumbing knowledge/schooling preferred.
• Self-motivated and able to work with little to no supervision; excellent computer, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of hazardous waste regulations and ability to interface with governmental agencies (and/or previous certifications) preferred.
• Ability to lift/move heavy equipment (up to 75 pounds).
• Ability to perform all work functions with required PPE.

What Can We Offer You

• A comprehensive suite of benefit programs including health care coverage, financial support programs and other resources designed to help you achieve your personal and professional goals.
• Unique career paths, an open and collaborative culture, a stable business that will be there for you, and opportunities to work globally and locally.

Qualifications

• For this position, applicants must be a U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15.