Repair Maintenance Technician

Operations Alajuela, Costa Rica

Description

Position at Samtec, Inc

 

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job title:  REPAIR MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Shift:            T3 Sunday to Friday 10:00 pm to 6:00 am.

Summary/Objective: Responsible for setup, maintaining, testing, adjusting, and supporting manufacturing machinery and machinery processes, which could include dies and molds. Will provide preventative maintenance on any problematic manufacturing issues and process equipment, if necessary, as well as troubleshoot on a wide spectrum of tooling and production equipment.

Essential Functions/ Responsibilities:

  1. Coordinate assigned PM tasks with manufacturing to minimize machine downtime while maintaining a minimum of 95% OTD.
  2. Support Maintenance Supervisor or Engineering on projects related to equipment and/or equipment upgrades.
  3. Occasionally perform light machining and basic electrical controls repairs.
  4. Utilize Solution Center Tools Level 1 to communicate manufacturing issues that cannot be resolved on the production floor.
  5. Assemble and debug new tooling.
  6. Troubleshoot and maintain current tooling.
  7. Order and maintain purchased tooling, replacement tools and additional capacity.
  8. Note: There are critical areas at Samtec that have a minimum length of stay. These cases are reviewed by the relevant management and department heads, according to the business needs (for more details, refer to the Internal Recruitment and Selection Policy in the Employee Handbook).

 

Soft skills:

  1. Communication
  2. Good urgency sense.
  3. Team work.

 

“The responsibilities as defined are intended to serve as a general guideline for this position. Associates may be asked to perform additional tasks depending on strengths and capabilities” 

Required Experience:

  1. Minimum of 2 years at Samtec or previous experience as a Maintenance Technician (verifiable).
  2. Experience reading prints.
  3. Electrical experience is a plus, but not limited to, proximity sensors, servo motors, production cameras, programming and troubleshooting PLC’s is a plus.
  4. Tool and Machine background including experience in basic machinist skills, general die mechanics and bench work, and soldering, is a plus.
  5. Familiar with MS Office applications (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook).
  6. Must be able to handle multiple tasks and work independently.
  7. Must be able to sit/stand for at least 90 consecutive minutes.
  8. Lifting Requirements: Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist.
  9. Hazards and Atmospheric Conditions: Must be willing to adhere to department safety rules and regulations.  May be exposed to noise (required to wear protective gear).  May be exposed to Hazardous Materials & Chemicals (required to wear safety glasses and other protective gear).

Education:

  1. High school diploma 3rd or 4th cycle.
  2. Studying or Advanced in Automotive, Precision, Electrical or Mechanical Technical Degree is a must.
  3. Tool & Die or Electrical Journeyman/Certification is a plus.
  4. Experience can be used to supplement educational requirements.

Training required

 

  1. On the job training as appropriate.

 

 

SAMTEC, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating a diverse environment. All employment decisions at Samtec are based in business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity/expression, marital status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws. Privacy Policy: https://www.samtec.com/about/legal/#privacyrightspage

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