Title: Maintenance & Build Technician
 Location: Irvine CA 92614
 Duration: 12 Months
 Shift hours: 1st shift - 6am-2:30pm Monday - Friday

Description:

• The Maintenance & Build Technician is a critical contributor in a mission that truly represents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to join a company that is making significant investments in establishing US manufacturing, expanding internationally, and delivering a consistent cadence of product innovations to the market and investing in its people.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for construction, repairs, and troubleshooting of highly automated and advanced manufacturing equipment necessary to produce our signature product.
• This individual will be responsible for learning and understanding specific machine build requirements, troubleshooting new components, and be able to use some power-tools safely and effectively to create the final product.
• This position requires mechanical aptitude, technical ability, the ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, machine troubleshooting, proficiency with hand/power tools, proficiency with basic inspection equipment, problem-solving skills, and the willingness to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. 

 
Responsibilities: 

• Follow all policies and procedures including safety and quality standards. 
• Read and understand a prints/drawing and be capable of constructing assemblies accordingly. 
• Proficient in utilization of power tools including saws, drills, grinders, polishers, etc. 
• Perform equipment setup, operation, testing, and repair to meet all standards for safety, quality, and efficiency. These tasks must be completed under minimal supervision. 
• Build, diagnose, and repair electromechanical systems on equipment. 
• Executes equipment and safety inspections, and generates emergency, corrective, and/or preventative work orders as needed. 
• Excellent attention to detail, good organization, and capable of working independently with minimal instruction. 
• Perform various equipment preventive maintenance tasks (i.e., cleaning, inspection, and lubrication) while working with small, machined parts. 
• Thoroughly document maintenance activity using the maintenance database, adequately communicate issues to appropriate employees in a timely manner(e.g., other maintenance techs, operators, engineers, supervisors, group message boards, etc.) 
• Troubleshoot and identify potential solutions for mechanical errors, safety issues, or general operating inefficiencies with assembly production processes. 
• Utilize and update basic databases to reflect corrective actions taken and materials consumed and analyze data to be able to root cause issues. 
• Direct hands-on involvement in installation, start-up, qualification, and debugging of new automation, including basic wiring and electrical troubleshooting. 
• Ensure compliance with safety rules, quality policies, and employee guidelines. 
• This is a hands-on role, requiring the candidate to take on project work assigned as an individual contributor, or as a participant on cross functional teams, as well as being able to utilize tools to inspect, repair, assemble, and maintain equipment. 

Education and Experience: 
Minimum Requirements: 

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience
• At least 1-3 years of experience working with hand tools on manufacturing equipment, construction, HVAC, Automotive, etc. executing repair and maintenance activities. 
• Basic computer skills and use of MS Office applications. 
• Written and verbal English communication skills. 

 
Preferred Skills and Competencies: 

• Precise component assembly 
• Experience working on and debugging automated equipment. 
• Experience working with Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs). 
• Mechanical Aptitude – Knowledge of and experience with automated machines and tools, including design, uses, repair, and maintenance. 
• Familiar with specific manufacturing processes such as inspection, drilling/tapping, cutting of materials, and electronic controls. 
• Familiar with typical sensors on automated equipment including pressure switches, optical sensors, inductive sensors, photoelectric sensors, reed switches, and load cells. 
• Technical knowledge of cam driven linkages, discrete component assembly and automation 

Physical Requirements: 

• Required to stand for at least 75% of working time per shift, with walking at least 50% of    working time per shift. 
• Required to reach above shoulder frequently and below waist occasionally. 
• Required to push and pull. 
• Ability to lift 50lbs occasionally, 5-30lbs frequently. 
• Ability to work in tight spaces. 
• Able to work any shift. 

 
  
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 27.00/hr.