Equipment & Maintenance Technician

LAIKA; Oregon (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking studio as an Equipment & Maintenance Technician, where you'll play a vital role in ensuring the functionality of essential equipment. This position involves performing repairs, preventative maintenance, and managing equipment inventory to support high production standards. A self-directed individual with strong troubleshooting skills will thrive in this dynamic environment. If you're passionate about maintenance and looking for an opportunity to contribute to an innovative team, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in equipment maintenance is essential.
• Knowledge of CMMS programs and automated machinery is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation and maintenance on various equipment in the facility.
• Track maintenance requests and ensure timely completion.

Skills

Equipment Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Communication Skills

Time Management

Self-motivation

Education

Certification in Specialized Maintenance Field

Tools

CMMS Programs

Laser Cutters

Water Jet Cutters

HVAC Systems

Job description

General Summary
The Equipment & Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing equipment repairs and preventative maintenance in an effort to ensure studio standards and maintain high-level functionality with minimal impact on production operations.

Job Functions

• Perform installation, modification, upgrades, and maintenance on equipment throughout the facility (e.g., building and production equipment, machines, tooling, forklifts, scissor lifts, and vehicles).
• Maintain machine shop and wood shop related equipment (e.g., table saw, knee mill, lathes, grinders, band saws, water jet, etc.).
• Perform day-to-day preventative maintenance and safety inspections, reporting any unsafe working conditions and/or faulty equipment.
• Track all maintenance requests and follow on work order status to ensure completion.
• Order, inventory, and store maintenance parts and supplies.
• Assist as point of contact for equipment and maintenance information and support for procedures.
• Participate in new machinery research, identification, installations, and projects.
• Assist with maintenance contracts for all studio equipment.
• Maintain current records on equipment manufacturers’ technical notices, upgrades, and safety issues.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience with equipment maintenance.
• Certification in a specialized maintenance field, a plus.
• Knowledge of CMMS programs.
• Knowledge of laser/water jet cutters and automated machinery centers.
• Skilled at troubleshooting and finding innovative solutions to problems.
• Proven ability to be self-directed and self-motivated.
• Strong communication skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience with HVAC systems, a plus.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to set priorities and timelines.

Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an 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.

• Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to walk; stand; sit; use hands to operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear both in person and by telephone. The employee must lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee works under typical office conditions and is exposed to variable indoor temperatures. The noise level is usually quiet or moderate.

Location
On-site in Hillsboro, OR
Salary
Salary is commensurate with skills and experience.