Equipment Maintenance Technician - 2nd shift

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.; Columbus (NE); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision and dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. is seeking an Equipment Maintenance Technician for 2nd Shift in Columbus, NE. Responsibilities include electrical and mechanical troubleshooting of manufacturing equipment, periodic maintenance tasks, and ensuring equipment operational efficiency.

Candidates should possess a 2-year degree in Industrial Electro/Mechanical Systems Maintenance or equivalent experience. Vishay offers comprehensive benefits, including healthcare, 401(k) match, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• 2-year degree in Industrial Electro/Mechanical Systems Maintenance or 5 years of equivalent experience.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and electrical diagrams.
• Capable of using personal protective equipment required for tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform periodic maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Dismantle, adjust, repair, and assemble equipment.
• Utilize test and diagnostic equipment for checkouts.

Skills

Electrical and Electronic Theory

Mechanical Systems Maintenance

Diagnosing Equipment Malfunctions

Manual Dexterity

Education

2-year degree in Industrial Electro/Mechanical Systems Maintenance

Tools

Test Equipment

Personal Protective Equipment

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for performing electrical and/or mechanical troubleshooting to determine problems in non-functioning electro‑mechanical equipment used in the manufacturing process and facilitates the repair of that equipment to support the demands of production.

What You Will Be Doing

• Performs periodic maintenance on all assigned equipment.
• Work assignments are made by automated methods; assignments are made via cell phone text messaging.
• Completion of work assignments are computer keyboard entries into the maintenance program by the maintenance technician.
• Equipment priorities must be determined by production demands and interface with production supervisors.
• Directions come from the Lead person, but most daily maintenance activities are self‑governed and self‑driven.
• Dismantles, adjust, repairs, and assembles equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, operating or repair manuals, rough sketches or drawings.
• Make accurate inputs repair actions into the maintenance program via keyboard entry as they occur.
• Receive and prioritize machine repair actions for assigned area.
• Uses test and diagnostic equipment to perform checkouts.

What You Will Bring Along

• 2-year degree in Industrial Electro/Mechanical Systems Maintenance or 5 years of equivalent experience.
• Display specific training in Electrical and/or Electronic Theory.
• Display specific training in Mechanical Systems Maintenance.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical diagrams and all source materials relating to the operation and maintenance of equipment utilized within the plant.
• Ability to quickly diagnose equipment malfunctions and return to operational condition.
• Ability to utilize the proper tools and test equipment to facilitate the best repair possible.
• Ability to perform adequate manipulation and display the manual dexterity required to operate all tools required to affect a proper repair action.
• Ability to perform all bending, twisting, and reaching motions to manipulate a load of at least 30 lbs.
• Must be capable of using all personal protective equipment required to perform the maintenance tasks required.
• Must use all standard electrical and machine safety practices recommended by OSHA.

What Can We Offer You

Vishay offers a comprehensive suite of benefit programs including health care coverage, financial support programs and other resources designed to help you achieve your personal and professional goals. With us, you'll experience unique career paths, an open and collaborative culture, a stable business that will be there for you, and opportunities to work globally and locally. Benefits include medical, vision and dental insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, employee assistance program, and tuition reimbursement.

Compliance & Equal Opportunity

This position requires access to information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or the Export Administration Regulations. As such, this position is open only to applicants who qualify as U.S. Persons as defined by 22 C.F.R. (U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee).

Vishay is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. Applicants that require accommodations in the job application process may contact HR.

Employment Details

Equipment Maintenance Technician – 2nd Shift (Monday-Thursday, 3:30pm – 2:00am). Overtime available as needed. Location: Vishay Dale Electronics, Columbus, NE.