What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Technician position at Vantedge Medical?
Mechanical Technician
Full-time / Permanent
Hourly
*We are not accepting candidates from third party agencies.
About Us:
Vantedge Medical is the premier metals-based med-tech solutions partner from concept to full-scale manufacturing. We are at the forefront of precision engineering and innovation, specializing in the development and manufacturing of vital components for medical markets such as Robotic Assisted Surgery, Orthopedics, Surgical Instruments, Dental, and more. Our teams work in unison, collaborating and problem-solving to serve the manufacturing needs of the top Medical Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) around the globe. Making a difference in the lives of patients and their families drives us to go above and beyond every day. With a steadfast commitment to advancing medical technology, we take immense pride in the work we do – and have a lot of fun doing it.
About this Opportunity:
The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for troubleshooting and providing immediate predictive, preventative and corrective maintenance on all manufacturing plant equipment.
Responsibilities:
- Repair of production equipment from basic hydraulic equipment to complex CNC machinery, performing both electrical and mechanical work.
- Implement plant improvements and modifications as assigned.
- Communicating accurately, concisely, and professionally with your customer as to important repair steps taken, parts ordered, and time estimated until completion.
- Ability to express intelligently core hydraulic and electrical principles.
- Experience in PLC and/or CNC, and test equipment repair procedures.
- Basic Microsoft Office knowledge and/or Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) knowledge is preferred.
- Excellent verbal/written communication and customer service skills.
- Highly disciplined, problem-solver, logical thinking, troubleshooting team player with a strong work ethic.
- Able to lift and carry products and/or equipment of up to 50 lbs.
- Work with Operations to schedule maintenance of machinery as to minimize downtime during peak production times.
- Ability to read and interpret measuring devices.
- Assist with office or production area moves, coordinating with other pertinent departments.
- Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with all departments.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Communicating accurately, concisely, and professionally with your customer as to important repair steps taken, parts ordered, and time estimated until completion.
- Learn PLC and/or CNC, and test equipment repair procedures.
- Problem-solver, logical thinking, troubleshooting team player with a strong work ethic.
- Learn machine schematics and control diagrams.
- Learn compressed air systems.
- Capable of working on and keeping track of several projects at a time.
Requirements / Skills:
- 1 year machining experience.
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Good verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Ability to lift 50lbs maximum and stand for prolonged periods of time and very often going into tight, confined and close areas.
