Equipment Technician
Equipment Technician
Location: Fort Worth Alliance, TX
Department: PSE
Reports To: PSE Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Summary
The Equipment Technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of production equipment and automated systems used in electronics manufacturing and testing. This position ensures maximum uptime, reliability, and performance of machinery to meet production and quality objectives. The Equipment Technician collaborates closely with manufacturing engineers, operators, and quality teams to support continuous improvement and safe, efficient operations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Equipment Maintenance & Repair
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment, test stations, conveyors, and robotic systems.
- Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and control system failures.
- Maintain detailed maintenance logs, service records, and calibration documentation.
- Identify root causes of equipment failures and recommend corrective actions.
Installation & Setup
- Assist with equipment installation, relocation, and commissioning for new production lines.
- Support integration of new automation, vision inspection, and test systems.
- Calibrate equipment and ensure proper functionality before handoff to production.
Process Support
- Collaborate with engineers to improve equipment performance and reliability.
- Support production line changes, tooling adjustments, and process optimizations.
- Implement maintenance best practices to minimize unplanned downtime.
Safety & Compliance
- Follow all OSHA, EHS, and company safety policies and procedures.
- Ensure all tools, parts, and equipment are handled and stored properly.
- Participate in equipment safety audits and corrective action implementation.