Maintenance Technician, Capacitor Manufacturing

Xcimer Energy•Tucson, AZ

2d•$25 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Xcimer Energy is seeking a Maintenance Technician for its Capacitor Manufacturing facility in Tucson, Arizona. This role is crucial for ensuring the safe and reliable operation of the wound film capacitor line, including winders, vacuum drying and impregnation systems, ovens, and test equipment. The technician will apply their technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and dedication to quality to contribute to the future of energy by maintaining the equipment that powers Xcimer's pulsed-power laser drivers.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
3+ years of industrial maintenance, equipment repair, or manufacturing equipment experience.
Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.
Working knowledge of industrial electrical systems and electrical troubleshooting.
Experience troubleshooting pneumatic and electromechanical systems.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, pneumatic diagrams, equipment manuals, and technical documentation.
Experience using electrical and mechanical diagnostic tools, including digital multimeters and common precision measuring equipment.
Ability to troubleshoot motors, pumps, valves, sensors, switches, heaters, relays, contactors, power supplies, and similar industrial components.
Ability to perform systematic troubleshooting and determine root causes of equipment failures.
Strong organizational and documentation skills, and comfort recording work in a manufacturing execution system (Boltline).
Ability to communicate effectively with technicians, engineers, supervisors, equipment suppliers, and other personnel.
Ability to work independently while recognizing when engineering or specialized technical support is required.
Strong commitment to workplace safety and equipment reliability.
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Must be able to satisfy Xcimer's pre-employment background check.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree, technical certification, or trade-school training in industrial maintenance or a related field
Advanced manufacturing or R&D production environments
Capacitor or electrical-component manufacturing equipment
Precision winding equipment
Vacuum pumps and vacuum systems
Oil or fluid processing and impregnation systems
Industrial ovens and temperature-control systems
Pneumatic and hydraulic systems
Pumps, motors, gearboxes, and mechanical drive systems
PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment
Sensors and industrial instrumentation
Electrical control panels
Variable-frequency drives (VFDs)
Machine alignment and precision mechanical systems
Preventive and predictive maintenance programs
Maintenance planning in a CMMS or MES such as Boltline
Equipment installation and commissioning
High-voltage equipment, stored-energy hazards, or electrical test stations such as HiPot
NFPA 70E or equivalent arc-flash and electrical safety training

Responsibilities

Respond to equipment breakdowns and production equipment issues in a timely manner to minimize manufacturing downtime, prioritizing vacuum drying and impregnation systems.
Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, vacuum, thermal, and electromechanical equipment and systems.
Diagnose equipment failures using drawings, schematics, manuals, diagnostic equipment, and systematic troubleshooting techniques.
Identify failed or degraded components and perform appropriate repairs or replacements.
Maintain and troubleshoot equipment control systems and industrial components within training and qualifications.
Perform equipment adjustments and repairs within approved equipment and process requirements.
Verify proper equipment operation following maintenance or repair before returning equipment to production.
Coordinate with Manufacturing Engineering and Process Engineering when repairs or adjustments could affect process parameters, equipment capability, product quality, or validated process conditions.
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) on manufacturing equipment, tooling, and directly connected utilities.
Perform equipment inspections to identify wear, damage, leaks, abnormal operation, or other conditions that could lead to equipment failure.
Identify components approaching the end of their useful service life.
Assist in developing and improving preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
Support development of equipment-specific maintenance procedures and checklists.
Assist with predictive maintenance activities including vibration, temperature, pressure, vacuum, electrical, and other equipment-condition monitoring.
Escalate overdue PMs, recurring failures, or equipment conditions that could affect safety, production, or product quality.
Document completed preventive maintenance, repairs, equipment failures, parts replaced, and other maintenance activities in Boltline.
Ensure required PM activities are completed and properly documented.
Maintain accurate equipment maintenance history and records.
Identify recurring equipment failures and work with Manufacturing Engineering and Process Engineering to determine and implement appropriate corrective actions.
Support root cause investigations involving equipment failures or equipment-related manufacturing problems.
Support installation, commissioning, relocation, and modification of manufacturing equipment.
Assist Manufacturing Engineering with equipment upgrades and reliability improvements.
Support continuous improvement activities focused on increasing equipment reliability, availability, maintainability, and production uptime.
Maintain appropriate spare parts and consumable inventories for critical production equipment.
Identify critical spare components and recommend appropriate stocking levels.
Work with suppliers and equipment manufacturers to troubleshoot problems, obtain replacement components, and coordinate specialized repairs.
Maintain tools, maintenance equipment, work areas, and spare-parts storage in an organized and serviceable condition.
Follow applicable Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), electrical safety, chemical safety, PPE, and other workplace safety requirements.
Treat stored electrical energy as a primary hazard: verify that capacitors, high-voltage test equipment, and power supplies are discharged and grounded before work begins, and follow the controls for high-voltage test areas.
Handle the oils, solvents, and resins used on the line in accordance with Xcimer's hazard communication program.
Identify unsafe equipment conditions and remove or recommend removal of equipment from service when continued operation presents a safety or equipment-damage risk.