Maintenance Technician

Biamp; Town of Chester (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Biamp, a leading provider of audio-visual solutions, is seeking a Maintenance Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and improve manufacturing equipment in our speaker production facility in Chester, NY. You will handle preventive maintenance, calibration activities, and downtime reduction.

You’ll work with CNC woodworking equipment, coating systems, compressed air and ventilation, magnetizers, and other assets; coordinate with facilities and external contractors; track maintenance

Qualifications

• High school graduate with an additional 2 years in a technical training program.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with hands-on maintenance and repair of PCBA and sheet metal equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to read mechanical drawings, schematics, and circuit diagrams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written English skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with various departments.
• Available to alternate schedules and work overtime as needed.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Motivated with the ability to work with little daily supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on plant machinery to maximize reliability and minimize downtime.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and document repairs on production equipment.
• Maintain calibration schedules and records; coordinate external calibration activities.
• Coordinate with Facilities personnel and external contractors on projects affecting manufacturing operations.
• Track and report preventive maintenance activities and equipment performance metrics.
• Operate machine shop tools and assist with installation, commissioning, relocation and startup of new equipment.
• Travel for equipment installation, maintenance and training as required.
• Follow safety, environmental and company procedures during maintenance activities.
• Maintain spare parts inventory and repair documentation.
• Identify and implement improvements to enhance reliability, safety, and efficiency.

Skills

Technical training

Manufacturing experience

Maintenance & repair

Read schematics

MS Excel

English fluency

Interpersonal skills

Schedule flexibility

Customer service

Self-motivated

Education

High school diploma with 2 years technical training

Tools

PCBA equipment

Sheet metal equipment

MS Office (Excel)

Job description

Please note that we arenotcurrently accepting resumes oradditionalsupport from talent agencies or third-party sources. Any resumes received from these sources will be considered unsolicited.

We value integrity and clear communication with ourpartners, andappreciate your understanding in this matter.

The role,at a glance:

The Maintenance Technicianmaintains,troubleshoots, repairs, and improves manufacturing equipment and facility support systems used in speaker production. This position is responsible for preventive maintenance, calibration activities, equipment reliability, and minimizing production downtime. The role supports CNC woodworking equipment, coating systems, compressed air and ventilation systems, magnetizers, and other manufacturing assets.

How you’ll contribute:

• Perform preventive maintenance on plant machinery, equipment, and facility support systems to maximize equipment reliability and minimize unplanned production downtime.

• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair,maintain, and document repairs on production equipment including:

• Wood CNC routers, vacuum systems, and associated tooling

• Polyurea coating and finishing equipment

• Magnetizers and related production equipment

• Compressed air, ventilation, and dust collection systems

• Hardware insertion equipment and other manufacturing machinery

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electromechanical equipment failures.

• Work with Production Management to coordinate maintenance schedules and equipment downtime activities.

• Coordinate with Facilities personnel and external contractors to support utility, infrastructure, and equipment-related projects affecting manufacturing operations.

• Track and report preventive maintenance activities, corrective repairs, and equipment performance metrics.

• Maintain calibration schedules and records for production equipment and tooling; perform in- housecalibrations and coordinate external calibration activities with service providers.

• Maintain spare parts inventory, maintenance tools, and repair documentation.

• Identify and implement improvements that enhance equipment reliability, safety, maintainability, and production efficiency.

• Interface with various levels of management and cross-functional teams to communicate priorities, report equipment status, and elevate issues when necessary.

• Respondto equipment breakdowns and production support needs to restore operations safely and efficiently

• Follow all safety, environmental, and company procedures while performing maintenance activities and equipment repairs

You’ll also support with:

• Operating machine shop tools and equipment in support of maintenance activities and manufacturing improvements

• Assisting with installation, commissioning, relocation, and startup of new manufacturing equipment

• Assisting with facility maintenance projects as needed

• Performing general housekeeping activities to maintain equipment and work areas in a clean and orderly condition

• Producing effective written and verbal pass-down communications

• Traveling for equipment installation, maintenance, and technical training as required

• Installing, modifying, and repairing compressed air distribution lines and related equipment within production areas

• Participating in safety initiatives and support corrective actions resulting from safety observations or audits

• Supporting continuous improvement activities related to equipment reliability, uptime, safety, and manufacturing efficiency

• Other duties as assigned by your supervisor

Qualifications:

• High school graduate with additional 2 years in a technical training program required

• Minimum 2yearswork experience in a manufacturing environment

• Experience with hands-on maintenance and repair of PCBA and sheet metal equipment

• Demonstrated ability in technical problem solving, troubleshooting, and reading mechanical drawings, schematics, and circuit diagrams

• Competent in Microsoft Office applications, and proficient in Excel

• Possesses excellent verbal and written skills in English

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with various departments

• Available to alternate schedules and workover-timeas needed

• Strong customer service skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks

• Motivated with the ability to work with little daily supervision

Work Environment:

• Warehouse environment

• Minimal travel: ~5%

• Ability tolift upto 50lbs, occasionally, withassistance

• Stand or sit for long periods

• Perform tasks (that may be repetitive) that require reaching, pushing, pulling, kneeling, walking, stooping and/or bending

• Work in an environment that generates OSHApermissible machinenoise levels

• Use tools that require fine hand skills

• Visually, observe and differentiate small moving parts

• Ability to wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) as required in designated areas

Who is Biamp?

We make the world’s most extraordinary audio and video solutions. For over 50 years, Biamp has created andinnovatedprofessional audiovisual solutions that enablegreat communication. From the smallest of rooms to the largest of venues, we empower true human connection in every space.

As we grow to meet our customers’ needs and evolve to address the challenges of tomorrow, one guiding principle remains the same: Biamp connects people through extraordinary audiovisual experiences.

About our company:

At Biamp, we believe the employment relationship should be reciprocal.We want you to love your job, and we want your expertise and knowledge to help drive our business forward.We champion a supportive and dynamic environment filled with passionate people who choose continuous improvement over perfection. We insist on clear, explicit decision making, believe in taking calculated risks, and celebrate tough decisions even when theydon’tsucceed. We look for people whodesirethe best from themselves and encourage the same from their coworkers. Our commitment to one another and to the common goal is the most consistent reliable path to recurring success for all of us.