Equipment Maintenance Technician – T

V T CORPORATE RESOURCE CTR; Radford (VA); Presencial; USD 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

V T CORPORATE RESOURCE CTR seeks an Equipment Maintenance Technician to support diagnostic and repair of manufacturing and laboratory equipment. The role requires skills in PLC troubleshooting and maintaining various assemblies.

The position is based in Radford, Virginia, requiring an associate's degree or equivalent experience. Key responsibilities include preventative maintenance and equipment repair, along with lifting up to 55lbs as needed.

Formación

• Experience with PLCs (Allen Bradley preferred) and automation systems.
• Ability to interpret technical manuals, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
• Ability to lift up to 55lbs and work in various manufacturing environments.

Responsabilidades

• Diagnose and repair various manufacturing and laboratory equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs.
• Source vendors and manage inventory of spare parts.

Conocimientos

PLC troubleshooting

Robotics troubleshooting

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Pneumatic skills

Intermediate mathematics

Educación

Associate’s degree in related field

High School Diploma or equivalent + 3 years experience

Certification in Control Systems Technician

Descripción del empleo

Join our team at the Techlab site, part of the SSI Diagnostica Group, as an Equipment Maintenance Technician and help shape the future of healthcare technology. We are seeking an experienced professional to support diagnostic and repair of manufactoring, laboratory, and production related equipment in our Virginia locations.

About Us

We are a global company specializing in the design, development, and manufacture of IVD medical device kits. Our mission is to improve patient outcomes and transform healthcare delivery through technology and a commitment to quality. Our portfolio includes solutions for infectious disease, respiratory conditions, and blood-borne illnesses. We foster a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and professional growth.

The Opportunity

The job of the Equipment Maintenance Technician is to diagnose and repair a variety of manufacturing, laboratory, and production related equipment. This position is considered Multi-Craft and requires work with different assemblies and documentation of maintenance activities. The Equipment Maintenance Technician will work primarily at the Radford, VA location, but will also provide support to the Blacksburg and Dublin, VA locations. This position will report directly to the Equipment Maintenance Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment when required
• Check and replace liquid nitrogen tanks, when necessary
• Ensure equipment is calibrated as detailed in SOPs and ensure calibration_ Maintenance results and completion of tasks are documented on TLFs
• Ensure equipment that does not meet criteria is repaired or removed from service
• Monitor equipment for building and manufacturing, on call for Temp Alarm
• Troubleshoot and repair as needed; Perform wiring and wiring repair for equipment and facility, as needed, working with low voltage AC and DC
• Maintain production equipment performance. Perform lockout/tagout procedures as required. Work with pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical assemblies
• In-house machining work
• Report equipment maintenance information to Management/Perform preventative, daily maintenance and repairs
• Observe functionality of all equipment; Strive to ensure high production efficiency rates
• Assist in the revalidation, operation and design of manufacturing equipment
• Perform basic mathematical skills
• Source vendors, order necessary spare parts, and assist in tracking inventory of spare parts; Submit purchase orders
• Recommend proposed changes as DCRs
• Immediately report nonconformity to Manager/QA; Perform NCR investigations
• Occasional repair and troubleshooting of Allen Bradley PLC and FANUC Robotics Systems
• Assist with —Maintaining PLC Systems and Frequency Drives, Develop and Edit PLC programming as directed. repair and troubleshooting of Allen Bradley PLC and FANUC Robotic Systems
• Interact with Product Development and R&D to design and transition to manufacturing as needed

Job Context

TechLab maintains a climate-controlled environment for the job of Equipment Maintenance Technician. The Equipment Maintenance Technician can expect to work, occasionally, in cold or hot weather. An employee in this position must be able to lift up to 55lbs, with or without assistance. A typical workday is Monday through Friday 8:00 to 4:30 or 8:30 to 5:00. Overtime is occasionally necessary with or without advance notice.

Qualifications and Experience

• Associate’s degree in related field such as Instrumentation & Control Technology/Engineering, Equipment Maintenance or High School Diploma or equivalent + 3 years of relevant experience
• Able to be on an on-call rotation after-hours
• Experience with PLCs (Allen Bradley preferred), automation systems, and robotics troubleshooting
• Ability to interpret technical manuals, wiring diagrams, and schematics
• Strong mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and instrumentation troubleshooting skills
• Proficiency with intermediate mathematics and technical measurements
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross‑functional team
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy
• Ability to lift up to 55lbs and work in various manufacturing environments
• Certification in Control Systems Technician, Automation Professional, Instrumentation Engineer is preferred

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.

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