Maintenance Technician I
About The Position
Vitesse designs and manufactures high-performance antenna, thermal management, and power distribution systems that deliver the reliability that mission-critical communication demands, anywhere it must operate. With decades of engineering and manufacturing experience, we deliver hardware that performs, scales, and endures the most demanding requirements. As a community of visionary innovators, we advance the boundaries of what missions can achieve. We don’t wait for the future to show up; we engineer it ourselves. The Maintenance Technician is responsible for inspecting hydrogen and vacuum furnaces, overhead cranes, DI tanks, forklifts, etc. This role will perform repairs on machinery and other equipment as required. Commitment to and support of the Company Core Values is key to success in this position.
Requirements
- Must have the knowledge and experience necessary for the position.
- Must be able to follow instructions and procedures and work with minimal supervision.
- Must be capable of reading drawings and inspecting the work being performed.
- Excellent reading, writing, and communication skills
- Basic knowledge of electricity
- Repair knowledge of related machinery and equipment
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- Minimum of 2 years of experience as a facilities technician
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and provide appropriate documentation establishing identity and employment eligibility as required by applicable law.
- Must qualify as a “U.S.” Persons as defined in 22 CFR § 120.62 under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) in order to comply with applicable export control laws and regulations.
- Must be able to successfully complete a drug screening in accordance with the Company’s drug testing policy and applicable law.
- Must be able to successfully complete a criminal background check in accordance with the Company’s screening policy and applicable law.
Responsibilities
- Inspect overhead cranes.
- Inspect DI (deionized) tanks.
- Inspect forklifts in accordance with the required inspection checklist.
- Inspect pressure gauges.
- Check water pressure throughout the facility and equipment.
- Inspect and test heating elements.
- Inspect and maintain cooling systems.
- Perform hydrogen sensor calibration.
- Calibrate hydrogen sensors.
- Inspect equipment for faults, leaks, and potential issues.
- Check oil levels on all pumps.
- Monitor and record water temperatures.
- Verify proper water pressure.
- Perform repairs on machinery and other equipment as required.
- Maintain the shop in compliance with OSHA requirements.
- Assist management with continuous improvement initiatives.
- Install, replace, and inspect shop lighting.
- Maintain and follow all safety guidelines and procedures.
- Uphold the company's core values in all aspects of work.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 3 weeks of vacation
- 48 hours of paid safe and sick leave
- 10 paid company-observed holidays
- 401(k) employer match
- Company paid short-term disability
- Company paid long-term disability
- Company paid life insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Excellent health options
- Dental options
- Vision options
- HSA options
- FSA options
- Worksite product options
- Continuing education reimbursement program
- Generous Team Member Referral Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
