Maintenance Technician Jobs

Oxford Instruments X-Ray Technology Seeks a Seasoned Maintenance Technician to join a dedicated team of professionals at our Scotts Valley, CA location.
About Us:
We are part of the wider Oxford Instruments Group which also includes NanoAnalysis, NanoScience, Asylum Research, Plasma Technology, Andor Technology, and Magnetic Resonance. At Oxford Instruments, we enable the world’s leading industrial companies and scientific research communities to image, analyse and manipulate materials down to the atomic and molecular level. With a sixty-year history, and 14 Queen’s Awards for Enterprise, our world-class products and technologies are helping our customers to address the greatest challenges of the 21st century. This is an exciting time to come join us!
How we work
We’re committed to being the leading provider of high-tech products and services for the world’s most important industrial and scientific research communities. Our people are vital to our success. We strive to offer the opportunities that will attract, motivate and retain the very best talent in our sector. This involves creating an inclusive environment and culture, where difference is valued and people are recognized for what they deliver and bring to the team.
Empowering People to Make a Difference
We don’t wait for change to happen. We enable it. That’s why we aim to create the best working environment and culture for our people to thrive. We share the same goals and value diversity of thought, perspective and experience. With a focus on the ongoing development, engagement and wellbeing of our people, we know we will continue to exceed customer expectations and drive change for the future.
About the Opportunity:
The Maintanance Technician (MT) will maintain, improve manufacturing equipment and processes; improve productivity, efficiency, safety, and quality by implementing facility modifications/improvements while maintaining established facilities; proactively identify production bottlenecks and introduce processes that contribute to efficiency improvements; and identify and introduce additional or upgraded facilities/equipment to improve under-performing production processes. The MT will perform or schedule routine maintenance on production equipment and facility. Assign and audit maintenance of equipment and facility, using Preventative Maintenance System (PMS Facility Dude). Maintain PMS to include equipment updates, user information, and PM requirements.
Additional Responsibilities: Maintain automated electronic systems. Establish and Maintain a list of contractors to properly maintain and provide calibration services in the facility. Coordinate with maintenance contractors to schedule repairs and maintenance as required. Establish a schedule for repairs with appropriate departments to maintain customer delivery commitments. Provide a positive, proactive attitude toward implementing annual strategies, including continuous improvement, and other identified and communicated quality-oriented objectives. Interact with engineering department as needed on new products and engineering tests concerning new equipment and premises requirements. Participate in the specification, design, and implementation of manufacturing equipment, including technician training if necessary. Act as the safety officer for the organization, performing regular safety audits, and leading for a overall safe working environment.
About the Candidate:
The right candidate will have 3-5 years of senior maintenance technician experience in an engineering or manufacturing setting; experience working within a Preventive Maintenance System (PMS) and an understanding of the value; and BS or AS degree in electronics, electrical contractor license, or equivalent practical experience with maintaining modern manufacturing systems.
Additional Responsibilities: Troubleshooting skills in a variety of areas – mechanical, electrical, structural Working understanding of production equipment includes furnaces, vacuum ovens, lathes, welding equipment (TIG), microscopes, compressed gasses and gas delivery systems, water treatment systems and chillers, and power supplies. Experience with calibration, scheduling, use of measuring systems, and electrical test equipment. Fabrication skills – knowing when to build or buy Design skills, CAD drawing or pencil sketch Tool knowledge, understanding schematic drawings, and engineering fab drawings Understanding and experience safely maintaining and repairing equipment using explosive gasses, high voltages, and radiation. Proven ability to work well and productively with all employees A good memory for discussion of previous projects and adaptations
Salary: In accordance with California law, the expected annual salary range for this position is between $55,000 - $75,000. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
Oxford Instruments Perks and benefits:
Generous benefit packages - We offer our employees competitive health insurance options, including Medical, Dental, and
Vision plans.
Our 401k program has options for saving both pre- and post-tax dollars for retirement.
Paid Time Off (PTO) Work-life balance is a key part of our company culture here at OI, and we know that our employees do their best work when they can take the time they need to rest and recharge. Employees start with 4 weeks of PTO which is accrued each pay period.
Holidays - We recognize 12 holidays this year
In addition to all the standard PTO options, OI proudly offers a generous and progressive paid family leave policy.
Professional Development - OI supports you and your professional development with $5,250 available in annual tuition reimbursement after 6 months of service.
Oxford Instruments requires all employees to be fully vaccinated by their first day of work. The Company will consider requests for medical or religious accommodation as required by law.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the US. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment Visa at this time for this position.
Oxford Instruments Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. EOE/M/F/D/V
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