Equipment Maintenance Technician - Swing

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Excellent benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. in Pullman, WA is seeking an Equipment Maintenance professional to perform advanced troubleshooting and preventive maintenance on complex manufacturing equipment.

You will mentor technicians, participate in cross-functional teams, and maintain accurate maintenance records. The role requires strong electronics knowledge, experience with automated production systems, and the ability to work with minimal direction.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in electronic technology or equivalent experience.
• General knowledge of programming critical path production equipment.
• Advanced understanding of electronic, electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic technology and theory.
• Advanced knowledge of analog and digital electronics.
• Advanced knowledge of utilizing modern test equipment to diagnose equipment failures.
• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining automated manufacturing equipment, including analog, digital, and microprocessor circuits as well as vision and robotics systems.
• Expertise in Excel, Word, Access and maintenance software.
• Demonstrated ability to train and mentor staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced troubleshooting, calibration/trim, repair, and preventive maintenance on all manufacturing equipment.
• Work with little or no guidance from Supervisor and/or other Technicians.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to Equipment Maintenance personnel.
• Participate on teams to identify and solve complex production equipment issues.
• Enter and maintain accurate entries in the equipment maintenance database.
• Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
• Understand. Create. Simplify.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electronics

Repair

Automation equipment

Excel

Documentation

Teamwork

Education

Associates degree in electronic technology

Tools

Maintenance software

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform advanced troubleshooting, calibration/trim, repair, and perform preventive maintenance of advanced complexity on all manufacturing equipment.
• Work with little or no guidance from Supervisor and/or other Technicians.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to Equipment Maintenance personnel.
• Participate on teams to identify and solve complex production equipment issues.
• Enter and maintain accurate entries in the equipment maintenance database.
• Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
• Understand. Create. Simplify.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Associates degree in electronic technology or equivalent experience
• General knowledge of programming critical path production equipment
• Advanced understanding of electronic, electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic technology and theory
• Advanced knowledge of analog and digital electronics
• Advanced knowledge of utilizing modern test equipment to diagnose equipment failures
• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining automated manufacturing equipment, including analog, digital, and microprocessor circuits as well as vision and robotics systems
• Expertise in Excel, Word, Access and maintenance software
• Demonstrated ability to train and mentor staff
• Ability to accept and understand direction, learn new skills and assume new responsibilities with a positive attitude
• Ability to perform assigned tasks under minimal direction and guidance
• Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills
• Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
• Background check results satisfactory to SEL
• Negative drug test result(s)

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of programming automated production equipment.
• Basic knowledge of printed circuit board assembly, mechanical assembly, and cable assembly processes.

Physical Requirements

• Lift and maneuver 40 pounds
• Pull weight from high/low shelves
• Reach
• Bend
• Grip
• Twist
• Sit and/or stand at least 8 hours
• Fine finger dexterity

Location Information

Pullman, WA- SEL’s corporate office is located in Eastern Washington where you'll enjoy an unmatched quality of life. Enjoy the smaller town life: country space, freedom from traffic, easy access to recreational activities in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests, as well as great schools and universities.

An Award Winning Company

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. (SEL) has earned a reputation for quality, reliability, integrity, and service. This has enabled us to expand within both the electric utility and industrial markets in many different industries, markets, and geographies around the world.

Competitive Pay

Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work. People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees. We’re 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options. We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

Benefits

• We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.
• We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
• Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.

Pay Range Data

• New hires generally start between $24.53 - $46.26 an hour.
• We base our starting pay offer on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills. Our salary ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location.

Equal Opportunity Employer

SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.

Company Overview

SEL invents, designs, and builds digital products and systems that protect power grids around the world. This technology prevents blackouts and enables customers to improve power system reliability and safety at a reduced cost. A 100 percent employee-owned company headquartered in Pullman, Washington, SEL has manufactured products in the United States since 1984 and now serves customers worldwide. Our mission is simple: to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical.