Equipment/Maintenance Technician- Temp

Vishay Intertechnology; Attleboro, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage

Financial support programs

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. in Attleboro, MA is seeking an Equipment Maintenance Technician II. You will perform routine maintenance, troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems, and respond to breakdowns to minimize downtime.

Work closely with Engineering, Production, Quality and EHS to improve reliability while maintaining a strong safety focus and accurate maintenance records. This hands-on role supports legacy and specialized equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience in manufacturing.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting ability.
• Experience with pneumatics and basic hydraulics.
• Ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and technical drawings.
• Preventive maintenance experience on industrial equipment.
• Strong safety mindset: lockout/tagout, machine guarding, safe maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment and facility systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electromechanical equipment issues.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns urgently and independently.
• Execute preventive maintenance per schedules and site priorities.
• Diagnose root causes and support corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and equipment manuals.
• Support installation, setup, and improvement of equipment.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and work documentation.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Production, and Quality to resolve issues affecting output.
• Identify spare parts needs and communicate risks before failures.
• Support outside contractors and ensure safe operations.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Schematics reading

Hand tools and meters

Problem solving

Communication

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Maintenance logs software

Job description

Vishay manufactures one of the world’s largest portfolios of discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components that are essential to innovative designs in the automotive, industrial, computing, consumer, telecommunications, military, aerospace, and medical markets. We help the world’s most in-demand technologies come to life. Every day our products touch your life and the lives of people across the world, though you likely do not know it. Come join us and help us build The DNA of tech.™

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. is a Fortune 1,000 Company listed on the NYSE (VSH). Learn more at www.Vishay.com. Do you want to help us build the DNA of tech.?

Job Location

Attleboro, MA

The Equipment Maintenance Technician II is responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and improvement of manufacturing equipment and selected facility systems in support of safe, reliable, and efficient operations. This role is expected to work independently in diagnosing equipment issues, responding to breakdowns, performing preventive maintenance, and completing repairs in a timely manner to minimize production downtime. This position requires a hands-on technician with strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, solid maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, and the ability to support both legacy and specialized production equipment. The Equipment Maintenance Technician II will work closely with Engineering, Production, Quality, and EHS to improve equipment reliability, maintain safe operations, and support the overall performance of the Attleboro site.

What you will be doing

• Perform routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment and selected facility systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electromechanical equipment issues.
• Respond urgently and independently to equipment breakdowns and production-related maintenance needs.
• Execute preventive maintenance activities in accordance with established schedules, procedures, and site priorities.
• Diagnose root causes of equipment failures and support corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, technical drawings, equipment manuals, and related documentation.
• Support the installation, setup, adjustment, relocation, and improvement of manufacturing equipment.
• Assist in maintaining equipment uptime, reliability, and safe operating condition across the site.
• Work closely with Process Engineering, Production, and Quality to resolve equipment-related issues affecting output, quality, or flow.
• Identify and communicate spare parts needs, replacement recommendations, and equipment risks before failures occur.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, repair history, and work documentation.
• Fabricate, modify, or assist in the creation of simple guards, fixtures, brackets, and related components as needed to support operations.
• Support outside contractors, equipment vendors, and service technicians during on-site work.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas in accordance with site standards and safe work practices.
• Follow all company safety requirements, including lockout/tagout, PPE, machine guarding, and safe maintenance procedures.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to equipment performance, uptime, sustainability, and maintenance effectiveness.
• Perform other maintenance-related duties as assigned based on business and operational needs.

This role is a non-exempt hourly position paying up to $38/hr depending on experience.

What you will bring along

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting ability.
• Experience with pneumatics and basic hydraulics.
• Ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and technical drawings.
• Preventive maintenance experience on industrial or manufacturing equipment.
• Strong safety mindset, especially related to lockout/tagout, machine guarding, and safe maintenance practices.
• Demonstrated ability to support production urgently and independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to use standard hand tools, power tools, meters, and maintenance testing equipment.
• Good problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Basic computer skills for maintenance logs, work orders, parts lookup, and communication.

Strongly Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with older legacy equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting ovens, CNC equipment, dicing/saw equipment, screen printers, or similar process equipment.
• Familiarity with regulated manufacturing environments and documentation discipline.
• Basic PLC and electrical controls troubleshooting experience.
• Ability to fabricate or modify simple fixtures, guards, brackets, and components.
• Technical school, vocational training, or an associate degree in industrial maintenance, electrical technology, mechanical systems, mechatronics, or a related field.
• Experience with preventive maintenance systems and/or CMMS platforms.

Core Competencies

• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Electrical troubleshooting capability
• Sense of urgency and responsiveness
• Independent judgment and problem-solving ability
• Reliability and accountability
• Strong safety awareness
• Team collaboration
• Attention to detail
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Adaptability in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work on or around active manufacturing equipment and in industrial conditions.
• Ability to safely use ladders, hand tools, testing equipment, and maintenance devices.

Work Environment

This position is based in a manufacturing environment and may involve exposure to moving mechanical equipment, noise, heat-generating equipment, dust, chemicals, and other industrial conditions. The employee is required to wear appropriate PPE and comply with all site safety and environmental requirements.

Additional Notes

The Equipment Maintenance Technician II is expected to be a dependable, hands‑on resource capable of balancing routine preventive maintenance with urgent troubleshooting and repair needs. Success in this role requires strong technical ability, sound judgment, responsiveness to production demands, and a commitment to safety and operational excellence.

What can we offer you for your talent

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.

Compliance and 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. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

It is the policy of Vishay to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As an equal opportunity employer, Vishay is committed to a diverse workforce.

In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans’ Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact HR at [e-mail] assistance.

Benefits

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.

Career Pathways and Culture

We help the world’s most in-demand technologies come to life. Every day our products touch your life and the lives of people across the world, though you likely do not know it. Since 1962, we have defined what technology can be through our electronic components—we can also help you define your future. 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. Come join us and help us build the DNA of tech. Vishay’s products are around the world, touching nearly everyone, everywhere, all the time. The amazing thing is that often these important components are rarely seen, quietly and reliably operating inside the world’s most popular and important technology products. Their impact on the world is huge—and it’s why we believe that our components really make up the very DNA of technology. As we look to the future, the opportunities are limitless to innovate. Imagine a job where you get to see the world evolve thanks in part to your projects and products. Imagine your work impacting lives around the world! Along with the freedom and support to build your unique career, comes responsibility. Career advancement is earned, not given, at Vishay. Some of the attributes of successful Vishay employees include: Self-driven and hardworking Intellectually and culturally flexible, curious and eager to learn Excited to give, and receive, a challenge Have strong integrity & ethics Thrive in a teamwork environment We welcome you to identify new opportunities, take chances, and show your ability—speaking up and stepping up will open doors to leadership, cross-team, cross-functional, and cross-border experiences that will define and redefine your development.