Maintenance Technician

About Us:

How many companies can say they’ve been in business for over 177 years?

Here at ZEISS, we certainly can! As the pioneers of science, ZEISS handles the everchanging environments in a fast-paced world, meeting it with cutting edge of technologies and continuous advancements. ZEISS believes that innovation and technology are the key to a sustainable future and solutions for global change. We have a diverse range of portfolios throughout the ZEISS family in segments like, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, Consumer Markets and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology. We are a global company with over 42,000 employees and have over 4,000 in the US and Canada alone! Make a difference, come join the team!

What's the role?

As a maintenance technician, you get to work with an integral team that plays a vital role in repairing, troubleshooting and maintaining critical production and assembly equipment for our optical lens manufacturing.

Sound Interesting? Here's what you'll do:

• Preventative machine maintenance

• Machine repair and general troubleshooting equipment issues including root-cause identification and action plan implementation.

• Dismantles, adjusts, repairs, and assembles manufacturing and related equipment.

• Performs routine emergency procedures which may include fire, entry alarm, catastrophe, and chemical compliance.

• Helps complete projects of a defined scope on manufacturing and facility related equipment.

• Performs tests and monitors equipment using prescribed test procedures and diagnostic equipment.

• Prepares and maintains appropriate and required documentation on maintenance logs and other tasks performed. 

• Maintains logs and records.

• Modifies and/or installs new equipment for the facility and production.

• Ensures that equipment is safe and in proper working order. 

• Complies with all NEC & OSHA safety regulations.

• Operates and maintains plant support equipment.

• Effective pass down to take place daily on Excel pass down log.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Participate in meetings to enhance departmental communication and efficiency.

Do you qualify?

• GED or equivalent
• 0-2 years of related maintenance experience
• Must be able to sit or stand for prolonged periods
• Be able to perform repetitive movements with upper and lower extremities.
• Requires ability to sustain lengthy periods of visual concentration and good hand/eye/foot coordination. 
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-task production environment.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Advanced mechanical & electrical skills
• Basic Know-how in automation technology / PLC (preferred Siemens TIA Portal)
• First Experience with actuating elements & sensors
• MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Desire to learn, grow and take on additional responsibilities

Nice to Have:

• Basic Experience with automated material flow systems (conveyor systems)
• Interests in electro-technics, mechanics and optics

Working Environment:

Manufacturing – Climate controlled environment is fast paced with rapidly changing priorities. Works with frequent exposure to noise, moisture, heat / cold and continuous exposure to dust. May have exposure to flammable solvents. Must wear applicable protective safety equipment. Working additional hours on short notice, including weekends, may be required.

We have world class benefits to support you as an employee at ZEISS:

• Medical

• Vision

• Dental

• 401k Matching

• Employee Assistance Programs

• Vacation and sick pay? from your first day

ZEISS is an EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled Veteran Employer

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:

Zeiss provides Equal Employment Opportunity without unlawful regard to an Applicants race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, citizen status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (includes childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic predisposition, carrier status, gender expression or identity, including transgender identity, or any other class or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law of the employee (or the people with whom the employee associates, including relatives and friends).