Maintenance_Equipment - Level 3

Swagelok•Highland, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Level III Equipment Maintenance Technician at Swagelok, you will help keep manufacturing equipment operating safely, reliably, and efficiently. The role is intended for an experienced maintenance professional who can work independently, troubleshoot moderately complex equipment issues, and follow established maintenance processes with minimal guidance. You will apply mechanical and technical expertise while broadening your knowledge of manufacturing equipment and technologies. You will collaborate with production, engineering, and other support teams to diagnose problems, restore equipment performance, and identify ways to improve equipment reliability. The role is based in a manufacturing environment and involves hands-on equipment maintenance and compliance with applicable safety procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least two years of applicable maintenance experience, or equivalent technical education, including experience troubleshooting and repairing manufacturing equipment.
Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to independently diagnose moderately complex equipment problems.
Ability to properly use a variety of hand tools and maintenance equipment.
Ability to understand and follow technical procedures, safety requirements, and standard work.
Ability to use basic shop mathematics.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to work independently and recognize when to seek assistance from higher-level technicians or other technical resources.

Nice To Haves

Experience with pneumatic, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, or automated manufacturing equipment.
Experience performing preventive and predictive maintenance.
Experience with root-cause analysis and equipment reliability improvement.
Experience working with Lean manufacturing tools and continuous improvement processes.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Experience working with maintenance management or computerized maintenance management systems.
Willingness to learn new equipment, technologies, and processes.
Willingness to work overtime or adjust schedules based on business needs.

Responsibilities

Independently diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical equipment problems using established maintenance processes and procedures.
Identify mechanical equipment issues and distinguish them from process-related problems.
Troubleshoot and recognize pneumatic problems, escalating them when additional expertise or support is needed.
Safely and effectively use hand tools, powered industrial equipment, and maintenance equipment.
Perform equipment repairs, adjustments, modifications, and assigned preventive maintenance activities.
Follow established procedures for lockout/tagout, fall protection, confined space, hot work permits, PPE, compressed gases, Arc Flash, and other applicable safety requirements.
Apply basic shop mathematics and technical knowledge to diagnose and resolve equipment issues.
Accurately and thoroughly complete maintenance documentation and work orders, including root cause and corrective actions when applicable.
Collaborate with machine operators, production supervisors, engineering, quality, and other support teams to resolve equipment reliability issues.
Participate in root-cause analysis and continuous improvement activities to improve equipment reliability, safety, quality, and productivity.
Use Lean tools and other problem-solving methods to identify and eliminate sources of equipment downtime.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with Swagelok safety and housekeeping standards.
Share technical knowledge and provide guidance to less-experienced maintenance associates when appropriate.