Equipment Maintenance Technician (Weekend Shift)
About The Position
The Equipment Maintenance Technician performs preventive maintenance and basic troubleshooting and repairs on manufacturing equipment. The role works under the guidance of a Supervisor and Tech II and III employees, maintains accurate entries in the equipment maintenance database, and applies SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles. The position is located in Nampa, Idaho, and requires extensive travel during the first 6–12 months while the facility is under development. Travel will primarily be to SEL manufacturing facilities in Pullman, Washington, and Lewiston, Idaho, in multiweek increments, totaling approximately 8–12 weeks or more depending on business needs and startup activities. The role requires the physical ability to lift and maneuver 40 pounds; pull weight from high or low shelves; reach, bend, grip, and twist; sit and/or stand for at least 8 hours; and use fine finger dexterity.
Requirements
- Associate degree in electronic technology or equivalent experience.
- Basic understanding of electronic, electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic technology and theory.
- Experience maintaining production equipment and performing preventive maintenance.
- 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 work cooperatively in a team environment.
- Satisfactory background check results and negative drug test result(s).
- Willingness and ability to travel extensively during the first 6–12 months of employment, including multiweek trips totaling approximately 8–12 weeks or more.
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.
- Troubleshoot and repair basic issues identified during preventive maintenance and reactive calls.
- Complete tasks under the guidance of the Supervisor and Tech II and III employees.
- Enter and maintain accurate records in the equipment maintenance database.
- Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Employer-funded employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
- Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- 10 paid holidays.
- Annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days.
- 9 paid sick days.
- Paid family and medical leave covering 90% of pay.
- STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
- Wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
