Engineering Technician 1, 2nd shift

Creation Technologies International Inc; Town of Texas, Fort Worth (WI, TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Creation Technologies in Wisconsin is seeking an entry-level Engineering Tech 1 to perform basic equipment repairs and routine preventive maintenance in our high-tech electronics manufacturing environment.

You will troubleshoot, support lockout/tagout safety, log repairs in CMMS, and collaborate with Operations and Engineering to keep machines running, improve reliability, and contribute to on-time delivery of customer orders.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or military training.
• Vocational skills preferred.
• 1–3 years electronics manufacturing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of lock out tag out (LOTO) safety and equipment operation.
• Proficient with basic tools and simple measuring devices.
• Effective English communication and collaboration skills.
• Detail oriented with ability to follow detailed instructions.
• CMMS familiarity preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a foundational understanding of equipment operation and LOTO safety procedures.
• Executes equipment repair tasks and performs routine preventive maintenance under supervision.
• Takes care of CMMS updates with repair parts usage and PM logging.
• Handles routine preventive maintenance and escalates issues to meet specs and safety standards.
• Collaborates within Operations and Engineering to meet objectives.
• Assists with Installation Qualification activities on new and relocated equipment.
• Supports continuous improvement by providing feedback on equipment state.
• Provides input on refurbishment or replacement needs for equipment.

Skills

Equipment operation

LOTO safety

Troubleshooting

English communication

Detail oriented

Instruction following

CMMS familiarity

Education

High School Diploma/GED/military training

Vocational skills preferred

Tools

CMMS

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Engineering Tech 1 is a skilled hands-on role at Creation Technologies, focused on executing basic equipment repairs and performing routine maintenance procedures.

This entry-level position is crucial for those starting their career within the high-tech electronics manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include basic troubleshooting, adherence to safety lock out tag out standards, and effective collaboration with team members.

This role is key for keeping our equipment in good running condition and part of ensuring on-time delivery of customer ordered products.

This is a role that combines hands-on experience with ongoing vocational skills growth, offering insights into electronics manufacturing processes and an initial pathway for future advancement to other more advanced positions within Creation.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrates a foundational understanding of equipment operation and lock out tag out safety procedures.
• Executes equipment repair tasks and performs routine preventive maintenance work under Operations and Engineering supervision.
• Takes care of ensuring that the Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS) is kept current with repair parts usage and that completed preventative maintenance tasks are logged.
• Handles routine preventive maintenance tasks and escalates significant issues identified as necessary, ensuring that machine performance meets the equipment vendor's specifications and is in compliance with safety standards.
• Collaborates effectively within the Operations and Engineering team, communicating technical information clearly and contributing to operational goals.
• Assists in the implementation of Installation Qualification (IQ) activities on both new and relocated equipment.
• Supports continuous improvement efforts by periodically providing feedback on the running state of equipment they service.
• Provides input to Operations & engineering for which equipment needs refurbishment or replacement.
• Updates the Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS) with both PM completion status as well as any unplanned repairs performed, or reactive maintenance, as required.
• Effectively communicates task challenges and discoveries to their internal interfaces.
• Recommends Purchases of Parts & PM Supplies that were depleted as part of their duties.
• Contributes to continuous improvement initiatives by reviewing frequency of repairs and communicating to their leadership on those testers that appear to be needing the most attention in any given quarter.

Tech 1 Position Specific Attributes and Tasks

• Executes equipment Preventative Maintenance (PM) on machines and associated peripheral equipment as assigned by their leadership.
• Engages in repairs on manufacturing equipment as assigned by supervisor.
• Assists with the implementation of new process equipment by participating in the verification of installed utilities and identification of lock-out tag-out energy sources.
• Assists in in-house custom equipment build activities support when requested.
• Troubleshoots equipment as assigned.
• Collaborate with the manufacturing equipment vendor, for troubleshooting and swiftly repairing equipment, as required to minimize downtime.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education and Required Experience High School Degree, GED or military training experience.
• With a focus on vocational skills preferred.
• 1 to 3 years of experience in electronics manufacturing preferred.
• Skills Required Understanding of equipment operation and lock out tag out (LOTO) safety standards.
• Proficiency with using tools, simple measuring devices, and/or troubleshooting.
• Effective oral and written English communication and collaboration skills.
• Must be detailed oriented.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and adhere to general work safety guidelines.
• Problem-solving skills and attention to detail required.
• Capacity to learn and apply new skills in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in using a Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS) preferred.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Creation Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you require any accommodations to complete the application process or need the job posting in an alternative format, please email [e-mail]. You will be connected with our Talent Acquisition team. If you are contacted regarding the position, please inform our Talent Acquisition team of any accommodations you may need during the recruiting process. All information related to accommodation requests will be handled confidentially.

Canada: Title for the position will be in accordance with applicable national and local laws.

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