Repair Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift

About the role

Responsible for setup, maintaining, testing, adjusting, and supporting manufacturing machinery and machinery processes, which could include dies and molds. Will provide preventative maintenance on any problematic manufacturing issues and process equipment if necessary, as well as troubleshoot on a wide spectrum of tooling and production equipment.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Cook up assigned PM tasks with manufacturing to minimize machine downtime while maintaining a minimum of 90% OTD.
• Support Maintenance Supervisor or Engineering on projects related to equipment and/or equipment upgrades.
• Occasionally perform light machining and basic electrical controls repairs.
• Utilize Solution Center Tools Level 1 to communicate manufacturing issues that cannot be resolved on the production floor.
• Assemble and debug new tooling.
• Troubleshoot and maintain current tooling.
• Order and maintain purchased tooling, replacement tools and additional capacity.

Required Experience

• 3-5 Years’ Experience in a Technical or Manufacturing environment.
• Must have 20/40 correctable vision.
• Experience as maintenance or equipment technician.
• Experience reading product blue prints.
• Electrical experience including, but not limited to, proximity sensors, servo motors, production cameras, programming and troubleshooting PLC’s is a plus.
• Tool and Machine background including experience in basic machinist skills, general die mechanics and bench work, and soldering, is a plus.
• Familiar with MS Office applications (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks and work independently.
• Must be able to sit/stand for at least 90 consecutive minutes.

Lifting Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist.

Hazards and Atmospheric Conditions

• Must be willing to adhere to department safety rules and regulations.
• May be exposed to noise (required to wear protective gear).
• May be exposed to Hazardous Materials & Chemicals (required to wear safety glasses and other protective gear).

Training Required

• On the job training as appropriate.

Education

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• A 2-Year or 4-Year Electrical or Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering/Technical Degree is preferred.
• A Tool & Die or Electrical Journeyman/Certification is a plus.

Experience Can Be Used To Supplement Or Replace Educational Requirements

Languages

• English

Classification

(Exclusive use of HR) – Non-Exempt

External/Market Equivalence Position

(Exclusive use of HR) – Repair Center Technician – Senior Para-Professional (S3) – PSK.05.007.S30

Country/State Code

(Exclusive use of HR)

Date Last Revision

03/18/2026

Date Last Reviewed

03/18/2026

SAMTEC, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating a diverse environment.