Preventive Maintenance Technician (Second Shift)

Job Description

Job Description

The Preventive Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on a wide variety of manufacturing equipment to support safe, efficient, and reliable production. This role supports 1st and 2nd shift operations and plays a key role in reducing downtime, improving equipment performance, and supporting current and future production growth initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on manufacturing, SMT, and support equipment.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic issues across multiple types of equipment.
• Respond to production downtime and equipment-related issues in a timely manner.
• Complete daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance checks and document work in maintenance systems (e.g., Voyager).
• Support operators and production teams with equipment troubleshooting and adjustments.
• Repair or replace worn or damaged components such as nozzles, feeders, sensors, motors, fixtures, belts, and actuators etc.
• Assist with installation, setup, relocation, and commissioning of new or existing equipment.
• Support production and equipment move related to company growth and expansion.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Follow all safety, ESD, and company policies and procedures.
• Communicate equipment status, recurring issues, and spare-parts needs to leadership.

Equipment Supported

This position will support a broad range of manufacturing equipment, including but not limited to:

• SMT Equipment (pick-and-place machines, stencil printers, reflow ovens, selective soldering systems)
• Juki Pick-and-Place Machines
• Juki GKG Printers
• JT Juki Reflow Ovens
• Centurion Reflow Ovens
• Selective Soldering Equipment (Juki Intertec, and similar systems)
• Wash machines and other production support equipment
• Additional automated, semi-automated, and manual manufacturing equipment as required

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training or certification preferred.
• 1+ years of experience in preventive maintenance, manufacturing, or industrial equipment support.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read and understand equipment manuals and maintenance documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team across multiple shifts.
• Willingness to support overtime or shift changes as needed.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks required in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and work around operating machinery.

Pay Range

$26—$30 USD

Rocket EMS will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the California Fair Chance Act. Candidates are not required to disclose criminal history or participate in a background check unless and until a conditional offer of employment has been made. Any final offer of employment may be conditioned on completion of a background check, consistent with applicable law.