Maintenance Technician

Maintenance TechnicianPosition Summary Maintains and repairs production equipment on all levels, keeping down time to a minimum. Also provides a safe working environment and practices safe working habits.Essential Function •Repairs various mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems and components (e.g. cylinders, valves, drives, etc.) installed on production machines •Troubleshoots and diagnoses problems and or failures of automated equipment and initiates repair •Adjusts and replaces various electrical sensors used for proper operation of assembly machine •Performs preventative maintenance and cleaning of equipment on special runs to ensure safe reliable operation and makes suggestions for improvement •Performs machine changeovers and replaces tooling as needed •Opens/closes facility; startup/shut down equipment •Uses metal working equipment such as powered hand tools, calipers, micrometers, and dial indicators •Handles some spill responses and pest control as needed •Changeover to generator power in emergency situations •Rigging and moving of machinery as needed •Reads and interprets equipment manuals, drawings and schematicsKnowledge, Skills, Abilities •Knowledge of machine operation of pneumatics, ladder logic, basic electrical systems, and operation of PLC equipment required •Welding and machinery experience a plus •Forklift and scissor lift certifications requiredEducation / Experience •Associate's degree or equivalent from a two year Technical school w/ 2 years' experience repairing PLC controlled equipment OR a minimum of a HSD and 6 years' experience repairing PLC controlled equipment required •3-5 years' manufacturing industry experience requiredThis is a 1st shift position from 6:00 am - 2:30 pm, Monday - Friday.What We Offer:Competitive compensation packagesPaid Time Off (starts at 17 days a year)Medical, Dental, VisionGenerous 401k matchEducation tuition reimbursement programOpportunities for AdvancementComprehensive Training Program and access to Online LearningWorking together to make over 2 billion connections every year. That's what we do at Oetiker. Our 'OneOetiker' culture is built on open and respectful collaboration and strong relationships with team members. Our strength comes directly from our team, our values and a culture of trust, teamwork, and professional growth. Oetiker strongly encourages equal rights. We appreciate every candidate and explicitly support a diverse and balanced workforce.All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.