Equipment Maintenance Technician - 1st shift

TTM Technologies, Inc.; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 53,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401k

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Accident benefits

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

TTM Technologies, Inc. seeks an Equipment Maintenance Technician to perform scheduled and unscheduled repairs on production and facility equipment in a high‑production environment.

You will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems while documenting work orders and coordinating with supervisors. Required is a high school diploma or GED with 5–7 years of relevant experience; journeyman status is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5–7 years troubleshooting/manufacturing equipment preferred.
• Trade skills in electrical, mechanical, electronics, HVAC, plumbing or welding preferred.
• Licensing and journeyman status preferred.
• Able to read and follow technical instructions, manuals and diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Observe and troubleshoot mechanical machinery and devices during operation.
• Inspect parts for wear and misalignment; diagnose issues with machinery.
• Repair or replace defective parts; adjust devices and control instruments.
• Test malfunctioning equipment and coordinate with supervisors and staff.
• Maintain records of maintenance requests and completed work orders.
• Install basic electrical components and wiring; ensure safe operation.
• Follow safety policies; participate in ongoing training and knowledge sharing.
• Overtime and weekend work may be required as part of coverage.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Computer skills

Physical stamina

English proficiency

Overtime willingness

Own tools

Education

High school diploma or GED

Journeyman status preferred

Job description

About TTM

TTM Technologies, Inc. – Publicly Traded US Company, NASDAQ (TTMI) – Top-5 Global Printed Circuit Board Manufacturer. TTM Technologies, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of technology products, including mission systems, radio frequency (“RF”) components, RF microwave/microelectronic assemblies, and technologically advanced printed circuit boards (“PCB”s). TTM stands for time-to-market, representing how TTM's time-critical, one-stop design, engineering and manufacturing services enable customers to reduce the time required to develop new products and bring them to market. Additional information can be found at www.ttm.com.

Scope

Working within a high-production industrial environment, the Equipment Maintenance Technician will perform unscheduled and scheduled repairs on production and facility equipment, including but not limited to mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic machinery. The technician will be responsible for completing emergency repairs or contacting and working with 3rd party vendors to ensure production lines remain operational. The employee will also independently complete daily work orders, preventative maintenance, and maintain paper and computer-based records. Extensive training is provided to safely and correctly work on each piece of equipment. The Technician will be exposed to chemicals and hazardous materials and will participate in chemical handling training and continued safety trainings. The Technician will be provided with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and will be expected to follow all safety protocols.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Observes mechanical machinery, equipment, and devices in operation and listens to their sounds to locate causes of trouble.
• Examines the form and texture of parts to detect imperfections and changes in dimensional requirements.
• Inspects and measures parts to detect wear, misalignment or other problems and visually inspects, listens to, and troubleshoots machinery, equipment, and mechanical devices.
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments, repairs or replaces defective parts and/or dismantles defective machines/equipment to gain access to and/or remove defective parts.
• Tests malfunctioning machinery and discusses the malfunction with the Maintenance Manager, technicians, and production staff to diagnose the malfunction.
• Lubricates and cleans parts and/or installs new or repaired parts when required.
• Installs or repairs basic electrical apparatus such as wiring and electrical or electronic components of machinery and equipment and starts devices to test their performance.
• Installation of feeders, branch circuit wiring and conduit for newly installed machines and equipment.
• Troubleshoots malfunctioning apparatus such as transformers, motors, lighting fixtures, relays and contactors and replaces damaged or broken wires and cables and repairs or replaces faulty electrical components of the machine such as relays, switches and motors and positions sensing devices.
• Diagnoses and replaces faulty mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components of machines and equipment.
• Lays out, assembles, installs, and maintains pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
• Repairs and replaces gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and related equipment.
• Completes maintenance request or PM documentation for all work performed.
• Communicates status of incomplete work to the Maintenance Manager or the next shift technician via email or verbally.
• Actively participates in ongoing job training to become mechanically proficient across all production departments.
• Participates in knowledge sharing and the training of other technicians.
• Follows and adheres to all environmental, safety, and health policies and procedures without exception.

Note

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Essential Knowledge and Skills

• Technical aptitude and ability to correctly and safely use basic hand power tools.
• Ability to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain control circuits, electrical components, plumbing and mechanical equipment.
• Strong attention-to-detail and capable of reading and following technical instructions, operation manuals, schematics, and diagrams.
• General computer skills and ability to complete electronic work orders, enter data into systems, and send emails.
• Able to stand throughout a shift, lift 40-pounds, work within confined spaces, and perform work in a crouched or overhead posture.
• Able to read, write, and communicate in English to the degree necessary to perform the job.
• Willingness to work overtime, including weekends is required.
• Maintenance technicians must be able to supply their own set of basic hand tools needed to perform the job.

Education and Experience

Education: High school diploma or GED is required.

Preferred Experience: 5 to 7 years of troubleshooting, repairing, and/or installing manufacturing equipment preferred. Previous work experience using trade skills such as electrical, mechanical, electronics, HVAC, plumbing, and/or welding preferred. Licensing and journeyman status is preferred.

Additional Job Description

• Has substantial understanding of the job and applies knowledge and skills to complete a wide range of tasks.
• Works on assignments that are moderately difficult, requiring judgement in resolving issues or in making recommendations.
• Normally receives little instruction on daily work, general instructions on newly introduced assignments.
• Typically expects 3+ years of related experience.
• Vocational/technical education and/or relevant certifications may be required.

Compensation and Benefits

TTM offers a variety of health and well-being benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, 401k, flexible spending and health savings accounts, accident benefits, life insurance, disability benefits, paid vacation & holidays. Benefits are available on the 1st of the month following date of hire. For some positions, only PTO and holiday benefits are offered.

Compensation ranges for roles at TTM Technologies varies depending on a wide array of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At TTM Technologies, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on each individual set of circumstances. A reasonable estimate of the current range is: $53,432 - $89,053

Additional compensation: An annual or quarterly company bonus may apply based on position assignment. Positions hired for alternative shift may be eligible for a shift premium based on the assigned shift and location.

Export Statement

Must comply with TTM Export Control Policies and Procedures and all applicable laws including ITAR, EAR and OFAC including but not limited to: a) being able to identify ITAR product on the manufacturing floor and understand that access to these products and related technical data is restricted to only US Citizens and US Permanent Residents; b) recognition of Foreign Person visitors by badge differentiation; c) understand and follow authorization procedures for bringing foreign visitors into facilities (VAL); d) understand the Export and ITAR requirements for shipments leaving the US; e) manage vendor approvals for ITAR manufacturing and services.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.

Company Overview

TTM Technologies, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of technology products, including mission systems, radio frequency (“RF”) components, RF microwave/microelectronic assemblies, and technologically advanced interconnect products, including PCBs and substrates. TTM stands for time-to-market, representing how TTM's time-critical, one-stop design, engineering and manufacturing services enable customers to reduce the time required to develop new products and bring them to market. Additional information can be found at www.ttm.com.