Mechatronics Technician I

Socket.dev; Durham (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Hobson & Motzer, now part of Vantedge Medical, is seeking a Mechatronics Technician I to support production on the second shift at our Durham, CT facility. This onsite, permanent role focuses on maintaining tooling, setup/teardown, and ensuring equipment safety and quality.

You will work with Engineering and Quality Control to verify dimensions, perform start-of-shift maintenance, troubleshoot automated equipment, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• High School or Technical School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 1–4 years of related experience or training.
• Ability to read blueprints and part drawings.
• Ability to interpret safety rules and maintenance instructions.
• Able to work weekends rotating.

Responsibilities

• Supports production and maintains tooling and fixtures to ensure quality products.
• Perform start-of-shift and daily maintenance procedures on tooling and production equipment.
• Set-up and tear-down tools and fixtures per procedures.
• Maintain safe, organized work environment following 6S standards.
• Troubleshoot/repair automated equipment, PLCs, robots, and vision systems as needed.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Troubleshooting

Automation/Robotics

Safety procedures

Education

High School or Technical School Diploma

Tools

CMS (Computer Maintenance Software)

Job description

Description

Mechatronics Technician I

Onsite | Permanent

Hourly | 2nd Shift

We are not currently working with third party agencies on this role.

About Us:

Hobson & Motzer is now part of Vantedge Medical. Vantedge Medical is the premier metals-based med-tech solutions partner from concept to full-scale manufacturing. We are at the forefront of precision engineering and innovation, specializing in the development and manufacturing of vital components for medical markets such as Robotic Assisted Surgery, Orthopedics, Surgical Instruments, Dental, and more. Our teams work in unison, collaborating and problem-solving to serve the manufacturing needs of the top Medical Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) around the globe. Making a difference in the lives of patients and their families drives us to go above and beyond every day. With a steadfast commitment to advancing medical technology, we take immense pride in the work we do – and have a lot of fun doing it.

Hobson & Motzer is a vertically integrated manufacturer of precision metal components and assemblies serving the needs of the medical device market and other advanced industries. We operate two manufacturing plants with primary operations—and headquarters—centrally located in Durham, CT; our Advanced Manufacturing Center is just a few miles away in Wallingford, CT. Description. Join an organization that has a reputation for outstanding leadership, innovation, and expertise. Our employees use their creativity and talent to invent new solutions, meet new demands, and offer the most effective services and solutions in the industry.

About this Opportunity:

This position effectively supports production and maintains tooling and fixtures to ensure quality products.

Responsibilities:

• Works with Engineering/Quality Control to be sure all dimensions and processes are in conformance by using precision inspection equipment to verify work and fixtures.
• Effectively perform start of shift and daily maintenance procedures on tooling fixtures and production equipment where required.
• Effectively set-up and tear-down tools and fixtures in accordance to established procedures.
• Ensures all set-ups are properly maintained to ensure the safety of the operators and the efficient operation of the equipment.
• Work with key personnel to ensure all dimensions, processes and automation are in conformance; develop basic skills to work with automation/robots.
• Analyze Problem Reports and confer with key personnel to make appropriate machine adjustments.
• Maintain Computer Maintenance Software (CMS) records after tasks are completed.
• Replace dull or broken cutters, and pre-stages tools while machines are operating.
• Maintains an organized, clean and safe work environment by following 6S standards.
• Properly follows all H&M procedures and policies.
• Use correct P.P.E. per JHA’s and Job Description; required to wear safety shoes with the standard F2412 and F2413 rating. Individuals trained in NFPA 70E Arc Flash are required to wear electrical hazard safety shoes with the F2412EH and F2413EH rating.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement activities, including the Idea System.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
• Reset and troubleshoot/repair automated equipment, PLCs, Robots, and Vision Systems as needed with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Adjust and Program robot to pick up points and frames.
• Responsible for own work and not normally required to direct or supervise other personnel, but may occasionally instruct, show or train other employees how to perform the work.

Requirements

• High School or Technical School Diploma, or General Education Degree (GED) preferred; one to four years of related experience and/or training or combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as blueprints, part drawings, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; ability to write notes.
• Ability to calculate basic math, use fractions, decimals and percent.
• Ability to apply logical thinking and understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Able to work Saturday and/or Sunday on a rotating basis to meet business needs.