Equipment Maintenance Technician I

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL)•West Lafayette, IN

1d•$33 - $49•Onsite

About The Position

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is looking for someone to join our Process Engineering team in Manufacturing Operations as an Equipment Maintenance Technician I in West Lafayette, Indiana. If you are looking to grow your career and are motivated by solving meaningful problems, we encourage you to apply today! Must be willing and able to travel during the first 4-6 months of employment for training, totaling approximately 8-12 weeks in two-week increments. As an Equipment Maintenance Technician I you’ll be responsible for independently performing preventative maintenance of basic complexity on manufacturing equipment, as well as working under the guidance of Supervisor and Tech IIs and IIIs to complete tasks as needed. A typical day as an Equipment Maintenance Technician I might include: Performing basic troubleshooting and repair of issues found during preventive maintenance and reactive calls. Entering and maintaining accurate entries in the equipment maintenance database. Learning and applying SEL Values, Principles of Operation, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.

Requirements

Associate’s 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 Microsoft 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

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 performing preventative maintenance of basic complexity on manufacturing equipment
Working under the guidance of Supervisor and Tech IIs and IIIs to complete tasks as needed
Performing basic troubleshooting and repair of issues found during preventive maintenance and reactive calls
Entering and maintaining accurate entries in the equipment maintenance database
Learning and applying SEL Values, Principles of Operation, and World Class Manufacturing Principles