Electronic Maintenance Technician

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technician

REPORTS TO: Plant Manager

Department: Maintenance

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Prepared By: Tammy Almeter

Prepared Date: 8/15/24

Start Pay range: $25-$35

SUMMARY

The Electronics Maintenance Tech is responsible for programming, set-up, installation, trouble-shooting, and repair of robotics and electronically controlled manufacturing equipment. Duties include but are not limited to programming of servo’s and steppers, and a knowledge of hydraulics is highly desirable.

TASKS

Assembling, installing, repairing, troubleshooting, and maintaining electronically controlled manufacturing systems

Ensuring all power and manual tools are operated in accordance with health and safety regulations

Providing training and supervision for new technicians and apprentices

Carrying out scheduled preventative maintenance and servicing the equipment

Performing equipment demonstrations and drawing up training manuals whenever required

Interpreting drawings, training manuals, and instructions in order to perform duties

Light machining including making tools and fixtures

Following written, verbal instructions

Attending training workshops as necessary

Performs other related duties, as required

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Superior organizational skills and attention to detail

Keen technical skills and mechanical ability

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Extremely proficient with electronic components and systems

Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervision responsibilities.

Required Education and Experience

Associate degree or other post-secondary training in engineering technology or Technical/Trade school

At least five years of related experience with a high degree of professional accountability

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by and 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 frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk and hear. Lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Ability to don and doff personal protective equipment. Ability to read and speak English as it pertains to safety guidelines and communicating with supervisor.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 occasionally exposed to mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particulate; toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is mildly noisy.

About Us

For more than 50 years, Gowanda Electronics has been a leader in the design, manufacture, and supply of precision electronic components for RF, microwave, and power applications. Components include standard off-the-shelf and custom-designed inductors, chips, chokes, coils, conicals, toroids, transformers, and magnetic devices in surface mount and axial-leaded (thru-hole) configurations that are used in a wide variety of electronic applications around the world. The company offers RoHS-compliant products as well as lead-containing components for QPL military/defense and other demanding requirements. Non-magnetic inductors are also available for situations where magnetic components would compromise system performance, as in medical imaging (MRI) equipment.

Why should you join our team?

Our team is growing! At Gowanda Electronics we recognize that our employees play a vital role in our success, so we’ve created an environment that focuses on innovation, empowerment, and recognition of individual expertise.

We are known for our quality products and exemplary customer service, and it all starts with our employees. We are proud of the role we play as technology leaders and the difference we make every day by putting our customers first! We are also committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive package and career growth opportunities!

Medical, Dental, Vision, & Prescription plans

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

401K Program with Employer Match

Group Life Insurance

Short & Long Term Disability Coverage

Vacation & Sick

Paid Holidays

Gowanda Electronics is an equal opportunity organization. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Full-time