What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Specialist position at Amphenol CIT?
**Requirements**
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Certified Electrician or, Strong background in working with electrical circuits.
- High school graduate or equivalent with 3 plus years of well-rounded maintenance experience in electronics, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical equipment or, Vocation school (specializing in machine tool repair) or, Maintenance Technician with 3 plus years working on machine tools in a manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrate interpersonal skills and effectiveness using the English language both writing and orally.
- Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of applicable State/Federal Laws and Regulations.
- Exhibit a professional demeanor and appearance.
Language Skills
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
- Proficient written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to read and understand verbal and written instructions, read blueprints, drawings, and schematics.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to current standards.
Work Environment
Amphenol CIT is a clean facility, housing different machinery, equipment, processes, and chemicals which produce potential hazards in the work environment such as: ergonomic, chemical, machine point of operation, and powered industrial vehicle traffic. These hazards are controlled through means of engineering controls, such as machine guarding, and administrative controls, such as safety policies and programs.
In certain areas of the facility, employees are required to wear Personal Protective Equipment such as Hearing Protection, Safety Glasses, Safety Toe Shoes, and hand protection.
