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Preventive Maintenance Technician (Second Shift)
Santa Clara, CA
The Preventive Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on a wide variety of manufacturing equipment to support safe, efficient, and reliable production. This role supports 1st and 2nd shift operations and plays a key role in reducing downtime, improving equipment performance, and supporting current and future production growth initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on manufacturing, SMT, and support equipment.
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic issues across multiple types of equipment.
- Respond to production downtime and equipment-related issues in a timely manner.
- Complete daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance checks and document work in maintenance systems (e.g., Voyager).
- Support operators and production teams with equipment troubleshooting and adjustments.
- Repair or replace worn or damaged components such as nozzles, feeders, sensors, motors, fixtures, belts, and actuators etc.
- Assist with installation, setup, relocation, and commissioning of new or existing equipment.
- Support production and equipment move related to company growth and expansion.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
- Follow all safety, ESD, and company policies and procedures.
- Communicate equipment status, recurring issues, and spare-parts needs to leadership.
Equipment Supported
This position will support a broad range of manufacturing equipment, including but not limited to:
- SMT Equipment (pick-and-place machines, stencil printers, reflow ovens, selective soldering systems)
- Juki Pick-and-Place Machines
- Juki GKG Printers
- JT Juki Reflow Ovens
- Centurion Reflow Ovens
- Selective Soldering Equipment (Juki Intertec, and similar systems)
- Wash machines and other production support equipment
- Additional automated, semi-automated, and manual manufacturing equipment as required
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training or certification preferred.
- 1+ years of experience in preventive maintenance, manufacturing, or industrial equipment support.
- Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems.
- Ability to read and understand equipment manuals and maintenance documentation.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team across multiple shifts.
- Willingness to support overtime or shift changes as needed.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks required in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and work around operating machinery.
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