Manufacturing Equip Maint Technician (Swing)

Sanmina Corporation; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanmina Corporation in San Jose, CA, is hiring equipment maintenance technicians for its high-technology PCB facility. You will perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot electro-mechanical equipment, and work with a variety of tools and systems to keep production running smoothly.

Ideal candidates have at least 4 years of manufacturing maintenance experience, an associate or technical degree, and are willing to work overtime or weekends.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Associate or technical degree preferred.
• Capable of heavy lifting and working overtime when needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on assigned equipment per plans.
• Troubleshoot electro-mechanical equipment in the manufacturing process.
• Work safely on control cabinets and electrical panels.
• Disassemble, repair, and reassemble equipment per blueprints or manuals.
• Use diagnostic tools to evaluate equipment performance.
• Rebuild or modify equipment as directed by Management.
• Assist with installation of new equipment and related tasks.
• Handle plumbing, electrical, and mechanical tasks per safety guidelines.
• Availability for overtime and weekend shifts as required.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Forklift operation

HV/LV electrical work

Plumbing (sweat copper)

Education

Associates degree

Technical degree

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Forklift

Job description

Description

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.

Summary

We are currently hiring equipment maintenance technicians for our high technology printed circuit board (PCB) facility in San Jose, CA. This facility supports leading edge OEM’s in the defense, aerospace, data center and semiconductor markets. In San Jose, we are proud knowing “What we make, makes a difference”.

If you are looking for an opportunity to join a growing team supporting mission critical requirements and have experience properly maintaining conveyorized equipment, CNC machines, lamination presses, plating equipment or similar equipment sets, this may be the perfect fit!

We encourage candidates with various years of experience to apply. Positions are currently available at all levels and on all shifts.

What You'll Do

• Performs preventative maintenance according to assigned equipment responsibilities. Effectively coordinates activity and partners with area manufacturing and engineering teams.
• Performs electrical or mechanical troubleshooting of electro-mechanical equipment used in the manufacturing process
• Knows how to work safely on control cabinets and electrical panels
• Dismantles, adjusts, repairs and assembles equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, operating or repair manuals, rough sketches or drawings
• Uses test and diagnostic equipment to perform equipment evaluations
• Rebuild & repair manufacturing equipment as required
• May perform equipment modifications as directed by Manager
• Removal and installation of old & new equipment, fabrication, Plumbing, Welding, Electrical trouble shooting, roof repairs, ability to follow established safety guidelines while working close to or with chemicals
• Other related tasks as assigned
• Must be available to work overtime and weekends when needed

What You'll Bring

• Minimum 4 years of maintenance experience preferably in manufacturing environment
• Associates / Two year technical Degree is preferred
• Some heavy lifting
• Overtime, emergency calls and some weekends, as needed
• Mechanically inclined, able to work with a large variety of hand tools and power tools, operate a Forklift, Electric High & Low Voltage
• Plumbing (sweat copper) tread pipe, work with PVC & Poly Pro

How to Stand Out

• Experience in a printed circuit board, electroplating, semiconductor or other process related industry is a plus

Why Join Us?

At Sanmina, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $74,880.00 and $77,896.00, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

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.