Equipment Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job DescriptionResponsibilities:

• Maintain, repair, and improve manufacturing laser equipment in support of production operations.

• Perform routine and preventative maintenance on production, processing, facility, and QC equipment. Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues on manufacturing equipment.

• Read and interpret electrical schematics, drawings, and work instructions (analog and digital).

• Troubleshoot and repair pneumatic systems. Work with power supplies, industrial controls, and high-voltage equipment.

• Perform optical alignment of high-powered CO₂ lasers and YAG lasers, including rail alignments.

• Utilize a basic understanding of CNC programming and G-codes to support equipment functionality.

• Troubleshoot and maintain motion control systems, including X, Y, Z, and rotary drives (ball screw and direct drive).

• Assist in estimating labor time for repairs and requisitioning replacement parts as needed.

• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.

• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and laser safety standards, including lockout/tagout and PPE requirements. Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.

• Review equipment performance and maintenance data to help identify inefficiencies and improvement opportunities.

Minimum Requirements:

• Ability to read and comprehend drawings, electrical schematics, and work instructions.

• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills in a manufacturing environment.

• Excellent computer skills and familiarity with manufacturing computer applications.

• Understanding of laser components, including optics, vacuum pumps, high-voltage power supplies, and current control circuitry.

• Experience using diagnostic tools such as DVOMs, oscilloscopes, function generators, and watt meters. Time management skills with the ability to multitask effectively.

• Minimum of 5 years of industrial mechanical maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. CAD experience is a plus. Military service is a plus.