Maintenance Technician

at Whelen Engineering in Charlestown(6 miles from Springfield, VT), New Hampshire, United States

Job Description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician
Department: Maintenance
Current Available Shift Schedule(s): 2nd: 2:00pm-10:30pm | 3rd: 10:00pm-6:30am Location: Charlestown, New Hampshire

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing skilled repairs on complex electrical and mechanical production equipment and systems. 

Job Details:

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform routine preventative maintenance, calibration, and repairs on a wide variety of PCB manufacturing equipment.
• Follows standard/established procedures while carrying out repairs. In the absence of SOP, this individual is expected to contribute to the development of procedures to achieve the requisite outcomes.
• Performs equipment failure analysis to complete preventative and unscheduled maintenance.
• Troubleshoots and diagnoses equipment problems.
• Logs equipment modifications and maintenance details in the designated system.
• Follows all safety procedures and protocols at all times, utilizing proper personal protective equipment (eye protection, safety shoes, respirator as required, etc.) and reports safety hazards and incidents to supervisor.
• Assists outside vendors and process engineers on specifications.
• Performs equipment assembly, positioning, and testing.
• Maintains tools and parts inventories. Generates purchase requisitions to obtain equipment/supplies and/or replenish inventory as required.
• Maintain a clean workspace and production floor.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Regular attendance is an essential job function of this position.

Scope:

• Knowledge of manufacturing methods, systems, and production processes.
• Strong team orientation.
• Motivated, results oriented, customer focused, with a high commitment to quality.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to learn new technology.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Creative thinking with sound problem solving and decision-making.
• Be a team player and must work well with others.
• Receptive to learning new skills and able to cross train in other departments.

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent, Vocational Training preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of manufacturing work experience preferred.
• Must have hands-on / mechanical aptitude / trade (e.g. farming, construction, auto repair, machining, woodworking, plumbing, electrical, welding, etc.)
• Experience working and troubleshooting in the following areas: low/high voltage electrical (switches, transducers, motors, heaters, etc), instrumentation (setup, calibration), PLC (hardware, software), AC/DC drives (setup, calibration), electrical prints.
• Experience operating: hand tools, power tools, boom lift, scissor lift, fork lift.
• Comfortable working in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word)

Physical demands & Abilities:

• Able to work 8 hour shifts plus overtime when needed.
• Able to lift up to 44 pounds/20kg.
• Able to bend, lean, sit and/or stand for entire shift.
• Ability to climb up and down an 8ft ladder.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• High level of manual dexterity.
• Ability to operate factory machines and use software to run computer-operated machinery.
• Comfortable working around chemicals and manufacturing equipment.

All Employees Shall:

• Perform all duties in a timely fashion to support production needs.
• Follow all procedures and work instructions.
• Elevate any compliance or maintenance issues.
• Comply with the EH&S Policy and applicable regulatory and company EH&S rules and requirements.
• Report to supervision conditions or practices that are either unsafe or that may adversely impact the environment, to ensure prompt resolution of potential hazards.
• Attend scheduled EH&S training program.
• Actively support the organization’s efforts to meet or exceed EH&S goals and plans.
• Recommend improved EH&S practices.

GreenSource Fabrication, a Whelen Engineering Company, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military status.

About GreenSource Fabrication At GreenSource Fabrication, we are at the forefront of revitalizing complex Printed Circuit Board (PCB) manufacturing in the United States. Located in Charlestown New Hampshire, our cutting-edge facility is purpose-built to produce highly intricate PCBs for the aerospace and defense industries. What sets us apart is our state-of-the-art closed loop wastewater recycling system and advanced level of automation.

We are actively looking for individuals at all levels who are enthusiastic about learning and becoming part of our dynamic team. JOIN US IN SHAPING THE FUTURE OF PCB MANUFACTURING!