What are the responsibilities and job description for the Repair Technician Apprentice position at Coltene?
COLTENE is a global leader in the development, manufacture and sale of consumables and small equipment for dental treatment applications. COLTENE operates production facilities in Switzerland, Germany, Canada, France and the USA, as well as a worldwide sales network with its own representatives and distribution partners. Dentists and dental technicians worldwide rely on COLTENE products, both for conventional, as well as implant-based treatment and dental reconstruction.
We are looking for candidates to join our Repair Technician Apprenticeship Program. Our program is certified by the Ohio Department of Apprenticeship and Training. We partner with Stark State Technical College to provide the required classroom instruction.
Apprentices are employed as full-time employees and are paid for the on-the-job training as well as class time portions of the program. Upon successful completion of the program an apprentice qualifies as a Repair Technician with the following duties and responsibilities.
Duties and responsibilities
- Contribute to a culture of learning, collaboration, and self-development.
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and perform acceptance testing on devices such as curing lights, ultrasonic cleaners, scalers, sterilizers, and instrument washers.
- Work with electrical and electronic components, mechanical systems, tuning and calibration, and electrical safety equipment.
- Interface with Quality and Engineering departments to provide necessary information regarding faulty units and root cause of failures.
- Develop technical writing and communication skills for investigation reports and technical support over the phone.
- Learn about and perform job functions within an FDA regulated facility.
- Mechanical, electrical, software and light plumbing repairs of assorted products
- Perform testing of components
- Perform acceptance testing of product after troubleshooting, repair and age
- Work with schematics, drawings and test procedures
- Employ troubleshooting techniques in repair activities
- Phone support for customers and dealer field service technicians
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Benefits
- Competitive starting wage with increases upon completion of milestones, based on performance
- Educational costs of classes included in the Apprenticeship Program are completely paid for by COLTENE (tuition, registration fees, books, parking pass, school supplies).
- Schedule flexibility depending on the class schedule
- Mileage reimbursement to/from school
- Paid time in the classroom (regular hourly rate)
- Coltene offers a comprehensive employee benefit program that enables our employees to stay healthy, feel secure and maintain a work/life balance: Generous Paid Time Off | Holiday Pay | Medical/Prescription Insurance | Dental Insurance | Vision Insurance | Health Savings Account (HSA) | Company-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance | Company-Paid Long-term and Short-term Disability | Voluntary Life Insurance | Voluntary Critical Illness, Hospital and Accidental Injury Insurance | 401(k)
Qualifications
The minimum qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability needed in order to successfully perform the job.
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Ability to work full-time
- Ability to attend classes at Stark State College
Apprenticeship is a pathway to a rewarding career in skilled trade with a unique opportunity to earn a wage while gaining valuable skills and knowledge. Upon completion, COLTENE apprentices receive a nationally recognized credential, demonstrating their skills and qualifications. Our Repair Technician Apprenticeship Program combine classroom instruction with practical, on-the-job training, allowing individuals to learn skills in a real-world setting. It ensures a reliable income stream during training, unlike internships or other career training programs.
