Maintenance Technician, Lead

Company: Ametek, Inc.
Location: Richmond
Posted on: September 12, 2023

Job Description:

Posting Date: August 24, 2023Job Description:Come join a company where what you do makes a difference. For over 50 years, Zygo Corporation, located in Middlefield, CT has been a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced optical metrology systems and ultra-precise optical components and assemblies. We are a worldwide supplier of optical metrology instruments, high precision optical components, and complex electro-optical system design and manufacturing services. Recognized as a valued partner by its customers for innovative technology, application expertise, product reliability, and responsiveness, ZYGO has been driven by a passion for innovation, as evidenced by approximately 750 patents awarded since its foundation.We are dedicated to helping you grow your career by using all your talents, insights and experiences in a welcoming team environment. Bring your passion, commitment and curiosity and come grow with us as together we work to make our world a better placeWHAT YOU'LL DOUnder general supervision, responsible for repair, adjustment, and maintenance of manufacturing machines and equipment. - Evaluates requests for repair and determines corrective action. - Performs preventative maintenance as well as general maintenance on assigned equipment. - Troubleshoots and conducts periodic inspections to determine maintenance work required. - Provides leadership to lower-level machine mechanic staff.

• Performs routine preventative maintenance in accordance with PM list instructions
• Performs unscheduled maintenance on manufacturing equipment as directed
• Operates machines to perform tooling and equipment maintenance support including, but not - - - -limited to, milling, drilling, reaming, turning of various materials
• Alters and repairs a wide variety of jigs, tools, fixtures, and gages
• Fabricates new shop aids and support systems including plumbing, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems for facilities infrastructure to enhance productivity
• Participates in safety and TQP teams relevant to maintenance and safety
• Diagnoses causes of equipment failure and determines best course of action for unscheduled maintenance
• Sets up and operates machines to perform any combination of machining operations required for tooling and equipment maintenance support including milling, drilling, reaming, or turning various materials
• Plans, constructs, alters and repairs a wide variety of jigs, tools, fixtures, and gages to very close tolerances
• Work with Engineers and Production staff to eliminate causes of failures, including changes to PM requirements and machine design modifications
• Oversees tooling, repair and installation projects
• Designs and fabricates new shop aids and support systems including plumbing, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems for facilities infrastructure to enhance productivity
• Other related duties, as assigned
• Work closely with contractors to facilitate repairs or preventative maintenance jobs or tasks WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOWHigh/Trade School Diploma or equivalentMinimum 6 years related experience including equipment maintenance and upkeep, tooling fabrication and facilities infrastructureFamiliar with electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment and apparatus repairAbility to safely operate equipment used for milling, drilling, and turningUnderstands basic optical equipment operationsUnderstanding of electrical and HVAC diagnosis and repair is preferredFollows prescribed safety rules and regulationsAbility to accurately read and interpret blueprintsWorking knowledge of shop mathWorks effectively in a team-oriented environmentLicensed for forklift operatorBasic Rigging experience for small to medium machinesFormal tool-making experience is a plusCAD design experience is a plusMust be a team playerWHAT YOU WANT TO KNOW
  • Competitive benefits
  • 401(k) Posting Date: August 24, 2023Job Description:Come join a company where what you do makes a difference. For over 50 years, Zygo Corporation, located in Middlefield, CT has been a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced optical metrology systems and ultra-precise optical components and assemblies. We are a worldwide supplier of optical metrology instruments, high precision optical components, and complex electro-optical system design and manufacturing services. Recognized as a valued partner by its customers for innovative technology, application expertise, product reliability, and responsiveness, ZYGO has been driven by a passion for innovation, as evidenced by approximately 750 patents awarded since its foundation.We are dedicated to helping you grow your career by using all your talents, insights and experiences in a welcoming team environment. Bring your passion, commitment and curiosity and come grow with us as together we work to make our world a better placeWHAT YOU'LL DOUnder general supervision, responsible for repair, adjustment, and maintenance of manufacturing machines and equipment. - Evaluates requests for repair and determines corrective action. - Performs preventative maintenance as well as general maintenance on assigned equipment. - Troubleshoots and conducts periodic inspections to determine maintenance work required. - Provides leadership to lower-level machine mechanic staff.
    • Performs routine preventative maintenance in accordance with PM list instructions
    • Performs unscheduled maintenance on manufacturing equipment as directed
    • Operates machines to perform tooling and equipment maintenance support including, but not - - - -limited to, milling, drilling, reaming, turning of various materials
    • Alters and repairs a wide variety of jigs, tools, fixtures, and gages
    • Fabricates new shop aids and support systems including plumbing, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems for facilities infrastructure to enhance productivity
    • Participates in safety and TQP teams relevant to maintenance and safety
    • Diagnoses causes of equipment failure and determines best course of action for unscheduled maintenance
    • Sets up and operates machines to perform any combination of machining operations required for tooling and equipment maintenance support including milling, drilling, reaming, or turning various materials
    • Plans, constructs, alters and repairs a wide variety of jigs, tools, fixtures, and gages to very close tolerances
    • Work with Engineers and Production staff to eliminate causes of failures, including changes to PM requirements and machine design modifications
    • Oversees tooling, repair and installation projects
    • Designs and fabricates new shop aids and support systems including plumbing, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems for facilities infrastructure to enhance productivity
    • Other related duties, as assigned
    • Work closely with contractors to facilitate repairs or preventative maintenance jobs or tasks WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOWHigh/Trade School Diploma or equivalentMinimum 6 years related experience including equipment maintenance and upkeep, tooling fabrication and facilities infrastructureFamiliar with electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment and apparatus repairAbility to safely operate equipment used for milling, drilling, and turningUnderstands basic optical equipment operationsUnderstanding of electrical and HVAC diagnosis and repair is preferredFollows prescribed safety rules and regulationsAbility to accurately read and interpret blueprintsWorking knowledge of shop mathWorks effectively in a team-oriented environmentLicensed for forklift operatorBasic Rigging experience for small to medium machinesFormal tool-making experience is a plusCAD design experience is a plusMust be a team playerWHAT YOU WANT TO KNOW
      • Competitive benefits
      • 401(k)

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