Western Digital
Manufacturing
Technician3
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“Technician 3 at Western Digital. Skills: Equipment maintenance, Preventive maintenance, Troubleshooting. Perform routine preventive maintenance. Conduct routine maintenance checks”
What You'll Achieve.
Improve PM cycle-time; Improve tool availability; Reduce media scrap; Reduce cost of ownership
Industry & Context.
Problem solving; Troubleshooting
Work a 12 hour AWS Shift, Work overtime as required
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Diploma in Engineering, Working experience in manufacturing, Knowledge in using measurement tools, Knowledge in study schematic diagram, Understanding of failure mechanisms, Proficient in MS Windows Software
Nice to Have
Working experiences in Sputtering, Machine maintenance related field, Knowledge of control systems, Knowledge of PLC
What You'll Do.
Perform routine preventive maintenance
Conduct routine maintenance checks
Document preventive maintenance
Maintain completed checklist
Perform regular inspections
Maintain production machine
Diagnose mechanical issues
Repair mechanical issues
Diagnose electrical issues
Repair electrical issues
Diagnose control system issues
Repair control system issues
Document unscheduled failures
Provide inputs to improve PM cycle-time
Provide inputs to improve tool availability
Provide inputs to reduce media scrap
Provide inputs to reduce cost of ownership
Provide Technical training
Provide certification for junior technician
Support machine conversion
Support machine upgrade
Support machine improvement projects
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functionally with Production; Cross-functionally with Process; Cross-functionally with Yield; Cross-functionally with Quality; Collaborate with engineering teams; Collaborate with production teams; Collaborate with quality teams
Communication Scope
Communicate technical information
Full Job Description
At WD, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible. At our core, WD is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that—our technology helped people put a man on the moon and capture the first-ever picture of a black hole. We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, HDDs, and platforms for business, creative professionals, and consumers alike under our Western Digital®, WD®, and WD_BLACK™. We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest-growth organizations in the world. From enabling systems to make cities safer and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and hyperscale cloud providers, to meeting the massive and ever-growing data storage needs of the AI era, WD is fueling a brighter, smarter future. Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage. Western Digital The next big thing in data is you! As Equipment Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for maintaining specific tools on a media manufacturing production line. The successful candidate will be able to work with minimal supervision, take initiative and collaborate effectively; they will demonstrate a willingness to learn, flexibility, creative problem solving, exemplary communication skills and an ability to think on their feet. Candidates must be flexible to work a 12 hour AWS Shift and overtime, as required by the team. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * Perform routine preventive maintenance per PM schedule. Conduct routine maintenance checks and services on all production equipment. * Document routine preventive maintenance on PM checklists, record data if applicable and maintain completed checklist/history in tool maintenance system. * Perform regular inspections and maintenance on production
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