Senior Equipment Technician (12-Hour Shifts)

VIAVI Solutions; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

VIAVI Solutions is seeking a maintenance technician to troubleshoot and repair electro-mechanical equipment in a manufacturing setting. You will perform PMs, inspections, and component replacements to ensure uptime and reliability.

The role involves extended 12-hour shifts with alternating weeks and mandatory safety adherence. Candidates should have 3+ years in mechanical or maintenance roles, with proficiency in reading drawings, using precision tools, and applying 6S/lean practices.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of mechanical or maintenance experience in manufacturing or related environments.
• Experience with PMs, inspections, lubrication, and component replacements.
• Able to read mechanical drawings and pneumatic schematics.
• Proficient with hand tools and precision measurement tools.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic electrical systems.
• Diagnose equipment failures and implement corrective actions to restore production.
• Perform equipment inspections and evaluate component condition.
• Rebuild and repair subassemblies including bearings, rollers, drive systems, gearboxes, guides, and other mechanical components.
• Support equipment startups, changeovers, and commissioning activities.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical

Electrical systems

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Reading drawings

Safety procedures

6S/Lean

Tools

Torque tools

Calipers

Gauges

Multimeters

Job description

VIAVI Solutions is seeking a maintenance technician to troubleshoot and repair electro-mechanical equipment in a manufacturing setting. You will perform PMs, inspections, and component replacements to ensure uptime and reliability.

The role involves extended 12-hour shifts with alternating weeks and mandatory safety adherence. Candidates should have 3+ years in mechanical or maintenance roles, with proficiency in reading drawings, using precision tools, and applying 6S/lean practices.