Manufacturing Equip Maint Technician

Sanmina; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Sanmina Corporation in Manchester, NH is hiring a Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance Tech to maintain and troubleshoot complex mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems on production lines. You will perform preventive maintenance, diagnose failures with diagnostic tools, and collaborate with engineering to optimize performance.

The role requires 2–5 years of maintenance experience, knowledge of wiring/sensors/motors, and strict safety adherence, including LOTO and OSHA standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; an associate degree in industrial maintenance is preferred.
• 2–5 years of equipment maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on knowledge of wiring, sensors, motors, gears, drives, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Ability to read electrical/mechanical schematics and perform root cause analysis under pressure.
• Strict adherence to safety protocols including LOTO and OSHA guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Ensure production equipment operates at peak efficiency and safety.
• Perform scheduled inspections, lubrication, and part replacement per CMMS schedules.
• Diagnose root causes of equipment failures and execute timely repairs.
• Operate and maintain inline wave soldering and selective soldering systems.
• Troubleshoot PLCs and automated robotic systems.

Skills

Equipment maintenance

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Hydraulics

PLC diagnostics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance

Tools

Multimeter

Vibration analyzer

Job description

Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance Tech 3F (Thurs-Fri - 5PM - 5:30AM)

Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a global powerhouse in integrated manufacturing solutions serving the fastest growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. We are a global engine providing the end-to-end manufacturing backbone for the world\'s most essential and innovative brands. Whether it\'s autonomous vehicles, life-saving medical tech, next-gen aerospace, or AI/cloud infrastructure - our integrated solutions don\'t just meet standards—they redefine them.

Sanmina Corporation - Manchester, New Hampshire

Providing a complete solution for your manufacturing and logistics needs, the Sanmina Manchester, New Hampshire facility offers a wide range of manufacturing and New Product Introduction (NPI) services. Specializing in communications and network equipment, our Manchester facility also offers a complete range of services for multimedia, computing, medical, industrial and clean technology products. Service offerings extend to engineering and test development, configure-to-order (CTO), direct order fulfillment, global distribution as well as product repair. Our Manchester facility is also conveniently located within an hour of Boston for a strategic domestic manufacturing option or a gateway to best-cost countries.

What\'You Will Do

• Ensure all production equipment operates at peak efficiency and safety by troubleshooting complex mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.


• Perform scheduled inspections, lubrication, and part replacements in alignment with manufacturer guidelines and CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) schedules.


• Diagnose root causes of equipment failures using diagnostic tools (such as multimeters and vibration analyzers) and execute timely repairs.


• Operate, diagnose, and maintain in-line wave soldering and selective soldering equipment featuring multi-wave processes and inline fluxing.


• Perform diagnostics and required routine/preventative maintenance on BTU reflow ovens for SMT processes.


• Assist in the installation of new machinery and perform product line changeovers and setups for different production runs.


• Troubleshoot and monitor Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and automated robotic systems.


• Adhere strictly to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, OSHA safety standards, and maintain clear records of repairs, part usage, and equipment history to track MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures).


• Communicate clear, real-time status updates to shift leads and collaborate with engineering teams to optimize equipment performance.

What\'You\'ll Bring

• Education: High school diploma or GED required (Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance, Electronics, or a related technical field preferred).


• Experience: 2–5 years of equipment maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.


• Hands-on technical knowledge of wiring, sensors, motors, circuit testing, gears, drives, bearings, power transmissions, hydraulics, and pneumatics.


• Proven ability to interpret electrical/mechanical schematics, technical manuals, and conduct root cause analysis under pressure.


• Strict commitment to safety protocols, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and OSHA guidelines.

Physical & Sensory Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., stands for full shifts, and detects minor machine vibrations or noises during operation.

How to Stand Out

• Direct experience operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining Electrovert wave soldering systems.


• Advanced experience with SMT BTU reflow ovens and automated selective soldering technologies.


• Demonstrated proficiency in PLC ladder logic diagnostics and industrial robotics troubleshooting.

Why Join Us?

Sanmina employees also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Sanmina, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment. Sanmina provides equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Please be aware that this position may require access to technology, software, or technical data that is subject to U.S. export control laws. All offers of employment are contingent on the applicant either 1) being a \"U.S. Person\", defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident, or (iii) other protected individual, such as a refugee under 8 U.S.C.

• 1157 or asylee under 8 U.S.C.


• 1158; or 2) being eligible to obtain a timely export control license or license exception from the applicable U.S. federal agency.