Maintenance Technician

Oetiker; Town of Lancaster, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation packages

Paid Time Off

Education tuition reimbursement

Opportunities for Advancement

Comprehensive Training Program

Job summary

Oetiker in Town of Lancaster, NY is seeking a Maintenance Technician to maintain and repair production equipment across the shop floor, minimizing downtime while ensuring a safe working environment. You will perform preventative maintenance and support safe operation of pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical systems.

The role requires PLC experience, pneumatics, ladder logic, welding and certifications for forklift and scissor lifts.

Qualifications

• Experience repairing PLC controlled equipment.
• Knowledge of pneumatics and electrical systems relevant to production lines.
• Welding and machinery experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and repairs production equipment across levels to minimize downtime.
• Troubleshoots automated equipment and initiates repairs.
• Performs preventative maintenance and advises on improvements.
• Handles machine changeovers and tooling replacements.
• Operates and interprets manuals, drawings and schematics.

Skills

Pneumatics

Ladder logic

Electrical systems

PLC operation

Welding

Machinery experience

Forklift certification

Scissor lift certification

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent (2-year technical school)

High School Diploma (HSD) + 6 years PLC repair experience

Manufacturing experience 3-5 years

Job description

• Compensation: USD 55000 - USD 70000 - yearly

Company 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!

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)
• 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 encouragement 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.