Maintenance Technician

Oetiker Group; Town of Lancaster (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation packages

Paid Time Off (starts at 17 days ayear

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k match

Tuition reimbursement

Opportunities for Advancement

Comprehensive Training Program

Job summary

Oetiker Group, a global leader in automotive interconnect solutions, seeks a Maintenance Technician in New York. Join Team Oetiker, 2,000+ people across 32 countries and 13 sites, a Swiss family-owned company focused on sustainable success. Maintain and repair production equipment, troubleshoot PLC systems, and ensure safe, efficient operation.

1st shift, Mon-Fri, 6:00 am - 2:30 pm. Responsibilities include machine changeovers, tooling changes, and calibration using calipers, micrometers, and

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent from a technical school with PLC repair experience.
• 2+ years repairing PLC controlled equipment or 6+ years with HSD.
• 3-5 years manufacturing experience required.
• Forklift and scissor lift certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair production equipment to minimize downtime.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose automated equipment failures.
• Adjust and replace electrical sensors for proper operation.
• Perform preventive maintenance and equipment cleaning.
• Execute machine changeovers and tooling replacement.
• Open/close facility; start up and shut down equipment.
• Read manuals, drawings and schematics for repairs.

Skills

Machine operation

Pneumatics

Ladder logic

PLC operation

Forklift certification

Scissor lift certification

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

High School Diploma + 6 years PLC experience

3-5 years manufacturing experience

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Dial indicators

Job description

Being part of 'Team Oetiker' means working with over 2,000 people in 32 countries and at 13 production sites. We are the leading provider of high-end interconnect solutions for automotive and industrial applications. Our clamps, rings, straps and quick connectors can be found on virtually every vehicle in the world and in millions of household appliances. We are a Swiss family-owned company with a long-term perspective and a focus on sustainable business success. Does this sound like a place you want to work? Then get in touch with us!

Being part of 'Team Oetiker' means working with over 2,000 people in 32 countries and at 13 production sites. We are the leading provider of high-end interconnect solutions for automotive and industrial applications. Our clamps, rings, straps and quick connectors can be found on virtually every vehicle in the world and in millions of household appliances. We are a Swiss family-owned company with a long-term perspective and a focus on sustainable business success. Does this sound like a place you want to work? Then get in touch with us!

Job Description

Salary Range: $55,000 - $70,000

Position Summary

Maintains and repairs production equipment on all levels, keeping down time to a minimum. Also provides a safe working environment and practices safe working habits.

Essential Function

• Repairs various mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems and components (e.g. cylinders, valves, drives, etc.) installed on production machines
• Troubleshoots and diagnoses problems and or failures of automated equipment and initiates repair
• Adjusts and replaces various electrical sensors used for proper operation of assembly machine
• Performs preventative maintenance and cleaning of equipment on special runs to ensure safe reliable operation and makes suggestions for improvement
• Performs machine changeovers and replaces tooling as needed
• Opens/closes facility; startup/shut down equipment
• Uses metal working equipment such as powered hand tools, calipers, micrometers, and dial indicators
• Handles some spill responses and pest control as needed
• Changeover to generator power in emergency situations
• Rigging and moving of machinery as needed
• Reads and interprets equipment manuals, drawings and schematics

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledge of machine operation of pneumatics, ladder logic, basic electrical systems, and operation of PLC equipment required
• Welding and machinery experience a plus
• Forklift and scissor lift certifications required

Education / Experience

• Associate's degree or equivalent from a two year Technical school w/ 2 years' experience repairing PLC controlled equipment OR a minimum of a HSD and 6 years' experience repairing PLC controlled equipment required
• 3-5 years' manufacturing industry experience required

Additional Information

This is a 1st shift position from 6:00 am - 2:30 pm, Monday - Friday.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation packages
• Paid Time Off (starts at 17 days a year)
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Generous 401k match
• Education tuition reimbursement program
• Opportunities for Advancement
• Comprehensive Training Program and access to Online Learning

Working together to make over 2 billion connections every year. That's what we do at Oetiker. Our 'OneOetiker' culture is built on open and respectful collaboration and strong relationships with team members. Our strength comes directly from our team, our values and a culture of trust, teamwork, and professional growth. Oetiker strongly encourages equal rights. We appreciate every candidate and explicitly support a diverse and balanced workforce.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.