Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Critical success factors – The critical success factors for a Facilities and Equipment Maintenance Technician to excel in this position include:

1. Safety conscious for self and co-workers
2. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
3. Ability to compile, write and present production documents
4. Computer literate, especially Excel and Word
5. Aptitude with set-up, repair and ongoing maintenance of electro-mechanical equipment

An Equipment Maintenance Technician must possess and be able to apply electrical and mechanical knowledge, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout and machining procedures in our R&D and manufacturing environment.

Essential Job Functions – The Facilities and Equipment Maintenance Technician will be responsible for executing tasks defined by management. Such tasks may include: • Set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments • Fabricate, modify, or repair mechanical instruments • Fabricate and modify parts to make or repair machine tools or maintain industrial machines • Ensure optimal functioning of processes and equipment • Perform new machine installations as required • Perform and document regular equipment maintenance

Education: Bachelor or Associate degree in engineering or other science/technology field is desired. High school diploma with relevant experience may be considered.

Experience: At least 5 years of experience and proven ability in safely performing electrical and mechanical repairs and/or installations of various types of equipment and machinery is required. Familiarity with vacuum pumps and high temperature furnaces and hot presses for ceramic processing is highly desired.

Knowledge: Well-balanced technical background is desired. Detailed knowledge of a wide variety of equipment and machining processes is desired.

Essential Physical Requirements: Ability to safely operate high temperature equipment. Some heavy lifting required.

Special Requirements: US citizenship is required.