Mfg Technical Support, Intermediate

Virco MFG. Corpoation•Torrance, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a safety sensitive position. The job purpose is to install, maintain, and repair machinery and equipment. The role involves visually inspecting and testing machinery, listening for unusual sounds to detect malfunctions, and communicating with supervisors and co-workers to diagnose problems or the repair process. The technician will dismantle malfunctioning machines, specify and request parts, and install new or repaired parts. They will also maintain a clean work environment, research and create spare parts, perform preventative maintenance, and generate tool lists. Reporting breakdowns, areas of concern, and improvements to supervisors is crucial. The role includes cleaning and lubricating machinery parts, performing additional duties as defined by management, and operating equipment like forklifts and scissor lifts safely. The technician will use various tools and equipment and may be required to work overtime.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
A minimum of four years of related experience and/or educational experience.
Electrical / mechanical / fluid power troubleshooting and repair skills.
Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers.
Able to define problems, collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
Able to write routine reports and correspondence.
Able to drive a forklift.
Must pass Virco driver’s background check and forklift driving test.

Nice To Haves

Computer skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

Visually inspects and tests machinery and equipment.
Listens for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunction.
Communicates with supervisors or other co-workers to diagnose problems or the repair process of a particular machine.
Dismantles malfunctioning machines and equipment, specifies and requests parts as needed and installs new or repaired parts.
Maintains a clean and organized work environment.
Researches and creates spare parts, performs preventative maintenance and generates tool lists for equipment and machinery.
Reports breakdown of equipment and machinery, areas of concern and areas of improvement in a timely manner to immediate supervisor and manufacturing supervisor and/or lead person.
Cleans and lubricates bearings, gears and other parts of machinery.
Performs additional job functions as may be defined by the Manufacturing Technical Support Manager or Supervisor.
Operates a forklift, scissor lift and other related equipment while following all safety procedures.
Uses a 2-way radio, pallet jack, tape measure, forklift, calipers, hammer, boom lift, and various other hand tools.
Works overtime as assigned.