Maintenance Technician III

Maintenance Technician III - San Diego, CA

At Lighteum Medical, we pride ourselves on being more than just a place of work. We are a vibrant, innovative team committed to making a difference in the world of medical device components by enhancing the lives of patients worldwide by delivering innovative, high-quality medical components to the MedTech industry.

Be a part of a team dedicated to playing a role in creating solutions that make a real impact. Your work will contribute to improving lives.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our associates' well-being. Our health and wellness benefits feature comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance. To promote financial security, we also provide a 401(k) plan with generous company contribution and match, flexible spending accounts, and life and disability insurance. Our paid time off policy is generous including PTO, sick leave, and paid holidays. 

Be a part of our team today!

Maintenance Technician III - San Diego, CA

Salary Range: $33-$35/hr

JOB PURPOSE

The Maintenance Technician III is responsible for preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and timely repair of equipment to optimize its effectiveness and minimize production down time. 

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES/JOB DUTIES

• Creates or receives work orders, identifies faulty equipment, and acquires parts and equipment to complete repairs. Works with production and engineering to prioritize daily work. 
• Trouble shoots, repairs, installs and maintains production equipment from basic electro-mechanical and hydraulic equipment to complex CNC machinery. 
• Communicates accurately, concisely, and professionally to stake holders as to important repair steps taken, parts ordered, and time estimated until completion. Documents and communicates actions, irregularities, and continuing needs. 
• Responds effectively to service requests and controls downtime by informing production of routine preventive maintenance requirements. 
• Performs repair functions such as replacing servos, encoders, control components and other components on precision equipment. 
• Coordinates with outside service vendors and assists outside service staff to insure work is done in a safe and effective manner. 
• Works efficiently with emphasis on organization of tools, equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results. 
• Use maintenance management software for timely and effective tracking of repair history, preventative maintenance records, spare parts inventories and downtime. 
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with all applicable procedures, rules, and regulations. 
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS/KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE 

• Strong mechanical aptitude with a minimum of four years’ experience working with equipment in a manufacturing environment.    
• Strong knowledge trouble shooting electrical problems.  
• Ability to read and interpret manuals, to clear codes and solve machine problems. (this will be on the job training) 
• Ability to read and interpret ladder logic programming and functions related to PLC control systems. 
• Experience interpreting electrical schematics to trace electrical problems.  
• Working knowledge with CNC, EDM, coating, laser and automation equipment.  
• Machining skills  

PERSONAL SKILLS AND KEY COMPETENCIES

• Must have strong organizational and time management skills in order to optimize machine uptime with the ability to handle several competing priorities at one time. 
• The position requires excellent discretionary judgement and the ability to be flexible around quickly changing priorities. 
• Must have strong computer and written communication skill. 
• Needs to have good verbal communication on all levels.  
• Wear appropriate PPE on the Production Floor 
• Participate in regular stretch breaks 
• Must have strong computer and written communication skill. 

Lighteum Medical is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitable qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership or maternity, religion or belief.