Manufacturing Equipment Technician

Kairos Power•Albuquerque, NM

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Kairos Power is a nuclear energy technology and engineering company focused on commercializing a fluoride-salt-cooled, high-temperature reactor to support the transition to clean energy. The Manufacturing Equipment Technician troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains manufacturing equipment, ensures preventive maintenance is completed, keeps maintenance documentation current, and supports equipment commissioning. The role coordinates with internal teams and external service providers and also performs manufacturing operations and supports assembly and facilities maintenance. The position works in a manufacturing/industrial environment and may involve travel of 10–20%. It requires regular overtime, regular weekend work, and schedule flexibility; occasional non-standard work-week hours, second-shift work beginning at 4:30 p.m. local time, and extended hours may also be required. The role is located in a facility handling information subject to Department of Energy export-control restrictions. Employees must be authorized to access the applicable controlled information. Kairos Power states that full-time employees, excluding interns, have access to competitive compensation packages; medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and dependents; paid vacation; and a 401(k) and pre-tax health insurance, dependent care, and commuter benefits (FSA).

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and five years of experience and/or training in industrial equipment maintenance, machine-tool repair, manufacturing-equipment maintenance, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience operating and/or programming manual, semi-automated, or automated tools and machines, such as lathes, mills, and grinders.
Experience with CNC controls and PLC troubleshooting and repairs.
Demonstrated proficiency in industrial mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical aptitude and repair.
Ability to read parts manuals, electrical and mechanical schematics, assembly instructions, and troubleshooting guides.
Expertise in rigging and critical lifts.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Mechanical aptitude and ability to use a wide variety of hand and power tools and operate a forklift.
Advanced knowledge of CNC machine systems and operation.
Advanced knowledge of, and experience with, electrical test equipment and electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.
Advanced knowledge of industrial electrical systems and experience using electrical test equipment to troubleshoot and diagnose manufacturing equipment.
Ability to obtain and maintain forklift and boom-lift certifications.
Ability to meet the facility's Department of Energy authorization requirements for access to Part 810-controlled information.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a production or manufacturing environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

Coordinate receipt of newly procured equipment and machining centers.
Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components on machine tools and other production equipment, including CNC and conventional machines, part washers, air benches, welders, and recyclers.
Follow safety and environmental regulations and company procedures for lockout/tagout and hazardous-material handling.
Maintain and update maintenance logs and documentation, including troubleshooting findings, preventive-maintenance actions, equipment failures, and repairs.
Perform critical lifts and rigging operations in accordance with applicable safety requirements and procedures.
Support spare-parts inventory management by identifying critical spares and ensuring adequate stock levels.
Research machine issues using manuals, technical documents, and internal and vendor resources; identify and replace parts as needed.
Perform testing and commissioning as needed.
Coordinate with external suppliers and maintenance companies to support timely and accurate work completion.
Partner with Facilities, Construction, EHS, and other internal teams on building-improvement projects affecting manufacturing operations.
Work with the production team to improve preventive-maintenance instructions and schedules and help prevent equipment failures.
Perform manufacturing operations using 3- and 5-axis CNC milling, CNC lathe work, welding equipment, and hand tools.
Support large assembly projects with other team members.
Support general facilities maintenance related to manufacturing areas and equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.