Equipment Maintenance Technician

Equipment Maintenance Technician

Diamond Foundry Inc. is solving the thermal limitation at the foundation of today's most exciting tech industries -- AI & cloud compute, electric-car power electronics, and 5G/6G wireless. We have managed to produce the world's first single-crystal diamond wafers and are now on a mission to put a diamond behind every chip. We are the rare unicorn that has grown fast and profitably. We received $515m in funding and are executing a multi-$B expansion plan for one of the greenest forms of tech manufacturing: converting greenhouse gas into diamond wafers using zero-emission energy.

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Equipment Maintenance Technician to join our team at our Fremont location. This role is crucial in ensuring the optimal performance and reliability of our production equipment, including complex systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical and electrical aptitude, excellent troubleshooting skills, and a commitment to maintaining a safe and efficient work environment. Laser experience is a significant bonus. Navy Nuclear Machinist's Mates (MMs) and Electrician's Mates (EMs) are highly encouraged to apply.

The shift schedule will be Monday-Friday, swing shift, 3:30pm-12am.

Responsibilities:

• Preventive & Corrective Maintenance: Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and respond to equipment breakdowns promptly and efficiently.
• Troubleshooting & Diagnostics: Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and electronic equipment malfunctions using schematics, manuals, and diagnostic tools.
• Equipment Repairs & Upgrades: Perform repairs, replacements, and upgrades to equipment, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
• Documentation & Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, equipment performance, and spare parts inventory.
• Safety & Compliance: Adhere to all safety protocols and regulations, ensuring a safe working environment and proper equipment operation.

Qualifications:

• Technical Proficiency: Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude, with experience in troubleshooting and repairing complex equipment.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to diagnose and resolve equipment malfunctions efficiently and effectively.
• Technical Documentation Skills: Ability to read and interpret schematics, manuals, and technical documents.
• Maintenance Experience: Proven experience in equipment maintenance, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Relevant Training/Education: Technical degree or certification in a related field, or equivalent experience. Laser experience is a bonus. Navy Nuclear MMs and EMs are highly encouraged to apply.

$35 - $45 an hour Actual compensation may be higher or lower in the range based on various factors, including, but not limited to a candidate's job duties, experience, and location. We will also consider higher-level candidates and salary will be adjusted accordingly.

Diamond Foundry believes in supporting our employees from the workplace to their personal and home life. We provide eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. Perks include employee discounts to VRAI. Our benefits begin as early as your first day of employment. Medical and vision coverage are retroactive to your start date, while dental and voluntary benefits take effect once you've completed your enrollment.

Diamond Foundry is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

Diamond Foundry Inc. is committed to operating in full compliance with all applicable state and federal laws. Our commitment extends to ensuring that our manufacturing and engineering departments adhere to the highest standards of legal and regulatory compliance. Additionally, these departments may have specific physical requirements to ensure the safety and efficiency of our operations.

Manufacturing and Engineering Departments Physical Requirements:

-Use appropriate PPE and follow all safety policies, practices, and procedures.

-This position will often: Sit, stand for long periods, walk, grasp, reach with hands and arms, lift below and above shoulders, bend, twist at the waist, climb, balance, stoop, squat, kneel, crawl, talk, hear, see, use fine finger manipulation, and complete repetitive motions.

-Some tasks may require the use of ladders or stairs

-Some tasks may require driving or the use of foot controls

-Lift/carry and push/pull up to 50 pound

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.

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