Equipment Maintenance Technician I

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories•Lewiston, ID

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves performing preventive maintenance on manufacturing equipment, troubleshooting and repairing issues, and maintaining accurate records in the equipment maintenance database. The technician will work under the guidance of supervisors and senior technicians, adhering to company principles and values. The position requires a strong understanding of electronic, electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, as well as basic knowledge of analog and digital electronics and modern test equipment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and strong communication and documentation skills are essential. The company emphasizes employee ownership, offering competitive pay, superior benefits, and opportunities for growth and development.

Requirements

Associates degree in electronic technology or equivalent experience
Basic understanding of electronic, electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic technology and theory
Experience maintaining and performing preventive maintenance on production equipment
Basic knowledge of analog and digital electronics
Basic knowledge of modern test equipment used to diagnose equipment failures
Expertise in Excel, Word, and Access
Ability to accept and understand direction, learn new skills and assume new responsibilities with a positive attitude
Ability to perform assigned tasks under direct guidance
Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills
Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
Background check results satisfactory to SEL
Negative drug test result(s)

Nice To Haves

Experience troubleshooting and maintaining automated manufacturing equipment, including analog, digital, and microprocessor circuits as well as vision and robotics systems.
Basic knowledge of programming automated production equipment.
Basic knowledge of printed circuit board assembly, mechanical assembly, and cable assembly processes

Responsibilities

Independently perform preventive maintenance of basic complexity on manufacturing equipment.
Perform basic troubleshooting and repair of issues found during preventive maintenance and reactive calls.
Work under the guidance of Supervisor and Tech IIs and IIIs to complete tasks.
Enter and maintain accurate entries in the equipment maintenance database.
Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
Understand. Create. Simplify.
Other duties as assigned.