Oetiker

Manufacturing

MaintenanceTechnician

$55–70k Lancaster, New York, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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optimal for mid candidates.

The Brief

“Maintenance Technician at Oetiker. Skills: Equipment maintenance, Troubleshooting, Preventative maintenance. Repair production equipment. Minimize equipment downtime”

Industry & Context.

Manufacturing
Problems you'll solve

Troubleshooting

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

2 years’ experience repairing PLC controlled equipment, 6 years’ experience repairing PLC controlled equipment, 3-5 years’ manufacturing industry experience

Nice to Have

Welding experience a plus, Machinery experience a plus, Forklift certification required, Scissor lift certification required

What You'll Do.

Repair production equipment

Minimize equipment downtime

Provide safe working environment

Practice safe working habits

Repair mechanical systems

Repair pneumatic systems

Repair hydraulic systems

Troubleshoot automated equipment failures

Initiate equipment repair

Adjust electrical sensors

Replace electrical sensors

Perform preventative maintenance

Make suggestions for improvement

Perform machine changeovers

Open startup equipment

Close shutdown equipment

Use metal working equipment

Handle spill responses

Changeover to generator power

Read equipment manuals

Full Job Description

Being part of 'Team Oetiker' means working with over 2,000 people in 32 countries and at 13 production sites. We are the leading provider of high-end interconnect solutions for automotive and industrial applications. Our clamps, rings, straps and quick connectors can be found on virtually every vehicle in the world and in millions of household appliances. We are a Swiss family-owned company with a long-term perspective and a focus on sustainable business success. Does this sound like a place you want to work? Then get in touch with us! Salary Range: $55,000 - $70,000 Position 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 schematics ## Qualifications Knowledge, 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 required Education / Experience •Associate’

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