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

Job summary

Oetiker Group in Town of Lancaster, NY is seeking a Maintenance Technician to keep production equipment running and safe. You will repair mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, troubleshoot failures, and perform preventative maintenance on our automated lines.

The role requires PLC experience, welding is a plus, and forklift/scissor lift certifications. First shift, 6:00 am–2:30 pm, Mon–Fri, with competitive pay and benefits in a global manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical training with PLC equipment repair experience.
• Experience repairing PLC-controlled equipment in manufacturing.
• 3–5 years in manufacturing maintenance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Repair mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems on production machines.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment failures and initiate repairs.
• Adjust and replace electrical sensors for proper operation.
• Perform preventative maintenance and participate in continuous improvement.
• Handle machine changeovers and tooling swaps.
• Open/close facility operations and start/shut down equipment.
• Utilize power tools, calipers, micrometers, and dial indicators for maintenance.
• Assist with spill response and pest control as needed.
• Support generator power changes in emergencies and rigging/moving of machinery.
• Interpret equipment manuals, drawings, and diagrams.

Skills

Pneumatic systems knowledge

Ladder logic

Electrical systems basics

PLC equipment operation

Welding experience

Forklift certification

Scissor lift certification

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two year technical school

2+ years’ experience repairing PLC controlled equipment (or 6 years with HS diploma)

Tools

Forklift Certification

Scissor lift Certification

Job description

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!

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.