Techinician

Georg Fischer•Irvine, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Machine Services Technician troubleshoots, repairs, tests, and maintains fusion welding machines and related electronic equipment. The role applies mechanical and electrical expertise to ensure quality repairs, accurate testing, reliable equipment performance, and proper service documentation while adhering to safety and quality standards. Work is performed in a controlled office and manufacturing environment. The position may require domestic or international travel and occasional field activities, including climbing ladders, using catwalks, carrying equipment and tools, and accessing small spaces. The role also provides backup 24-hour technical support as necessary.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Knowledge of electronic theory.
Ability to read schematics and troubleshoot and repair electronic products.
Ability to operate electronic and calibration test equipment.
Ability to perform operations according to prescribed safety principles.
Professional appearance and attitude when interacting with customers, distributors, vendors, and company personnel.
Professional verbal, written, and email communication skills.
Ability to discern various colors, including wires and electronic components.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Ability to perform physical activities including bending, reaching, standing, sitting, climbing ladders, using catwalks, carrying equipment and tools, and accessing small spaces.
Must be able to talk and hear.
Use of hands to finger, handle, or feel for more than two-thirds of the time; sitting for more than two-thirds of the time.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in Electronics or equivalent.
Three years’ experience in electronics manufacturing repair, analysis, or a related area.
Ability to drive a forklift.
Completion of fusion machine welding classes.
Proficiency with personal computers and familiarity with Microsoft Office.
SAP experience.

Responsibilities

Repair, modify, assemble, and calibrate all types of Fusion Joining Machines.
Ensure proper working welding equipment is shipped to customers.
Provide technical support to customers by telephone.
Evaluate and troubleshoot machines and notify the supervisor or machine coordinator of recommended repairs or replacement of damaged parts.
Control and adjust mechanical alignments, check calibration, and recalibrate machines when necessary.
Complete work orders and accurately list all parts removed from stock.
Clarify customer-related questions directly or through the supervisor and advise the supervisor.
Maintain records for each machine and update machine history files.
Identify opportunities to improve machine repair procedures.
Keep department personnel up to date with information.
Take care of company tools and property.
Monitor stock levels and inform the supervisor or machine coordinator when levels are low.
Support the department with training and local and field repairs as necessary.
Identify frequent machine problems, report trends to the supervisor, and seek possible solutions.
Analyze component failure specifications using analytical equipment.
Maintain historical data and report at the prescribed frequency.
Work with customers on various tasks as needed.
Manage RMAs within cycle-time goals.
Provide backup 24-hour technical support as necessary.
Travel domestically or internationally as required.
Capture contact information, including phone logs.
Perform other duties as assigned.