Maintenance Technician

Equipment Maintenance Technician

About the company:

Viant is a global medical device partner providing design, development, manufacturing, and assembly services through capabilities in materials, plastics, metals, extrusion, and automation to OEMs worldwide. With nearly 6,000 employees across 24 locations worldwide. Learn more at Viant Medical's website or on LinkedIn.

About the site:

Our Fremont, CA site is a leading hub for medical device innovation and manufacturing, specializing in catheter-based technologies. With advanced clean room operations, the facility supports end-to-end production from development through high-volume manufacturing in a regulated environment.

About the role:

The Equipment Maintenance Technician maintains the life cycle of the manufacturing equipment and tools, including installation, calibration, qualification, troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance for hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems and injection molding/auxiliary equipment in a manufacturing/production environment. Core equipment includes injection molding machines, molding robots and pickers, oil heaters, temperature controllers, water pumps, chiller systems, and air compressors.

Shift:

Compensation: Potential salary range for this role is $34.00-$48.00 per hour. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

What you'll do:

• Repair, maintain and troubleshoot injection molding machines, automation, auxiliary equipment, grinders, dryers, etc.
• Dismantle and inspect parts, rebuild and overhaul complete machines and troublesome machine components.
• Repair and maintain molding robotics, hoists, power, and miscellaneous material handling equipment.
• Maintain and repair plant systems to include plumbing, ventilation, exhaust equipment, compressors, etc.
• Perform electrical repairs to machines and equipment. Diagnose electrical / electronic malfunctions.
• Work from machine drawings (electrical, mechanical, etc.), plans, sketches, and layouts.
• Perform preventive maintenance activities on all production equipment in a timely manner. Use precision measuring instruments such as scales, calipers, dividers, levels, micrometers, etc.
• This position may also have responsibility for some facility duties listed under the Facility Technician.
• Other projects and tasks assigned.

Requirements:

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalency required. Associates degree or equivalent from a 2-year institute and minimum 3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience:

• Medical device manufacturing experience is a plus but not required.
• Injection molding equipment experience is preferred; willingness to be trained on injection molding machines is required.
• Proficient in the following trades or skills: welding (MIG, TIG, Arc), electronics wiring, air compressor diagnostics and repair, machine

shop equipment, hydraulic circuits, and PLC logic very desirable.

• Strong electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic maintenance skills
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair production/facility equipment.

Abilities:

• Understand and carry out written and verbal instructions.
• Effectively prioritize and conduct duties with minimal supervision.
• Ability to diagnose equipment malfunctions where limited information exists.
• Read, write and understand English.
• Proficient with documenting work completed in report format. 
• Willing to work overtime and weekends as required.
• Adhere to Viant's expectations for maintaining and fostering a safe work environment and culture

Physical Requirements:

• Heavy work: up to 100 lbs occasionally, 50 lbs frequently, 20 lbs constantly.
• Close visual acuity for computer work, reading, inspection, measurement, and close assembly/fabrication.
• Work in high-noise areas where shouting may be required.
• Work around moving machinery/vehicles, electrical current, heights (scaffolding), high heat, and chemicals.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits-effective date of hire!
• Company-paid life insurance and disability benefits
• Generous Paid time off and 10 paid Holidays
• 401k Plan with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Voluntary Universal Life and Long-Term Care
• Voluntary Legal Plan
• Pet Insurance

Viant is a global medical device design and manufacturing services provider that partners and innovates with customers to provide the highest quality, life enhancing medical devices. We do this through our depth and breadth of capabilities, end-to-end integration, technical expertise, and relentless focus on our customers and on operational excellence. With nearly 6,000 associates across 24 locations worldwide, we offer a unique combination of small-company service and attention with big-company resources. For more information, visit viantmedical.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

Viant provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Viant complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.