Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Sr. Maintenance Technician performs routine daily maintenance activities for the facility and scheduled preventative maintenance on the processing equipment. Troubleshoots mechanical and electrical failures, recommends corrective action and carries out the necessary repairs in a timely manner to restore equipment and operational status. Adheres to all facility safety protocols.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Mechanical/Electrical Engineering experience Tech school and/or 4-year degree; 10 or more years of experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering concepts, principles, and theory with technical experience demonstrating the application of those concepts while ensuring safety.
• Ability to read and interpret ladder logic, electronic, electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Knowledge of pneumatic and fluid controls, process chillers, and ultra-high vacuum systems (including leak checking, ion pumps, and controllers).
• Experience with LabView and/or Trendview experience a plus.
• Language, mathematical and reasoning skills necessary to compute complex measurements and read and comprehend detailed instructions and electrical/mechanical drawings.
• 10 years of maintenance experience in a processing/manufacturing environment preferred.
• Familiarity with 480V 3-phase power and high voltage equipment (oscillators, modulators, electron tubes, power supplies).
• Knowledge/experience working with Ultra-high vacuum systems, leak checking, ion pumps, and controllers.
• Proficient in Electric motor control troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of hand and power tools and their safe use.Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English.

• Performs electronics troubleshooting and repairs (Experience preferred - e.g., radar, electron beam, laser technology, x-ray equipment).
• Performs routine daily maintenance activities for the facility and scheduled preventative maintenance on the processing equipment as directed by the Maintenance Manager.
• Identifies problems, collects data, draws valid conclusions, recommends corrective action and carries out necessary repairs in a timely manner to restore equipment to operational status.
• Determine the materials needed, obtains pricing information, completes purchase orders and with the Maintenance Managers approval, orders materials needed.
• Coordinates with operations personnel regarding work orders and outside contractors, as necessary.
• Adheres to all facility safety programs and protocols.
• Perform Calibrations on equipment and components as required.
• Assists with additional tasks as assigned by Maintenance Manager and General Manager.Repair and troubleshooting of mechanical systems.