Senior Equipment Technician - 12-Hour Shifts + OT

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

Job summary

VIAVI Solutions Inc. in Santa Rosa, CA is hiring an Equipment Technician 4 to troubleshoot and repair electro‑mechanical manufacturing equipment.

You’ll dismantle, adjust, and assemble components using blueprints and manuals, and perform checks with diagnostic tools and HMIs/PLCs. The role requires 3+ years of maintenance experience, strong reading of drawings, and ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts with overtime.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of mechanical or maintenance experience in manufacturing settings.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and PM plans.
• Experience with pneumatic/hydraulic systems and drive belts/gears.
• Familiarity with PLC/HMI reset procedures.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic electrical systems.
• Dismantle, repair, and assemble equipment per blueprints and manuals.
• Perform diagnostics with test equipment and rebuild subassemblies.
• Lead preventive maintenance and help with equipment testing.
• Support equipment startups, changeovers, and safety procedures.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

HMI PLC diagnostics

Tools

Hand tools

Torque tools

Calipers

Gauges

Multimeters

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

VIAVI Solutions Inc. in Santa Rosa, CA is hiring an Equipment Technician 4 to troubleshoot and repair electro‑mechanical manufacturing equipment.

You’ll dismantle, adjust, and assemble components using blueprints and manuals, and perform checks with diagnostic tools and HMIs/PLCs. The role requires 3+ years of maintenance experience, strong reading of drawings, and ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts with overtime.