TITLE: Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technician
REPORTS TO: Plant Manager
Department: Maintenance
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Start Pay range: $25-$35
SUMMARY
The Electronics Maintenance Tech is responsible for programming, set-up, installation, trouble-shooting, and repair of robotics and electronically controlled manufacturing equipment. Duties include but are not limited to programming of servo's and steppers, and a knowledge of hydraulics is highly desirable.
TASKS
- Assembling, installing, repairing, troubleshooting, and maintaining electronically controlled manufacturing systems
- Ensuring all power and manual tools are operated in accordance with health and safety regulations
- Providing training and supervision for new technicians and apprentices
- Carrying out scheduled preventative maintenance and servicing the equipment
- Performing equipment demonstrations and drawing up training manuals whenever required
- Interpreting drawings, training manuals, and instructions in order to perform duties
- Light machining including making tools and fixtures
- Following written, verbal instructions
- Attending training workshops as necessary
- Performs other related duties, as required
SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Superior organizational skills and attention to detail
- Keen technical skills and mechanical ability
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Extremely proficient with electronic components and systems
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervision responsibilities.
Required Education and Experience
- Associate degree or other post-secondary training in engineering technology or Technical/Trade school
- At least five years of related experience with a high degree of professional accountability
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by and employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk and hear. Lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Ability to don and doff personal protective equipment. Ability to read and speak English as it pertains to safety guidelines and communicating with supervisor.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particulate; toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is mildly noisy.
About Us
For more than 50 years, Gowanda Electronics has been a leader in the design, manufacture, and supply of precision electronic components for RF, microwave, and power applications. Components include standard off-the-shelf and custom-designed inductors, chips, chokes, coils, conicals, toroids, transformers, and magnetic devices in surface mount and axial-leaded (thru-hole) configurations that are used in a wide variety of electronic applications around the world. The company offers RoHS-compliant products as well as lead-containing components for QPL military/defense and other demanding requirements. Non-magnetic inductors are also available for situations where magnetic components would compromise system performance, as in medical imaging (MRI) equipment.
Why should you join our team?
Our team is growing. At Gowanda Electronics we recognize that our employees play a vital role in our success, so we've created an environment that focuses on innovation, empowerment, and recognition of individual expertise.
We are known for our quality products and exemplary customer service, and it all starts with our employees. We are proud of the role we play as technology leaders and the difference we make every day by putting our customers first. We are also committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive package and career growth opportunities.
- Medical, Dental, Vision, & Prescription plans
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401K Program with Employer Match
- Group Life Insurance
- Short & Long Term Disability Coverage
- Vacation & Sick
- Paid Holidays
Gowanda Electronics is an equal opportunity organization. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.