Maintenance Technician

Job Summary: (Short statement of the job's purpose)

The primary purpose of this position is to perform a wide range of functions such as installation, maintenance and repair of equipment and systems. This position will handle complex technical work including electrical, controls and other advanced manufacturing technologies. Daily work will include preventative maintenance and corrective maintenance tasks. This includes working from schematics, drawings, layouts or other specifications to locate and diagnose trouble in equipment as well as assist in the installation of Production and Development equipment and machinery.

Open position is for a first shift role. Flexibility in work hours may be required to support preventive maintenance, production overtime, and other business needs.

Essential Functions*: (Listing of specific duties in each area - in order of importance)

• Leads both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, servicing, and repair of production equipment with minimal supervision
• Performs troubleshooting and repairs, including mechanical, electrical, and controls.
• Modifies existing equipment or processes to improve operation. Works in cooperation with manufacturing engineers and may participate in other production and assembly duties to ensure manufacturing floor flow
• Assist manufacturing engineers in the qualification, debugging, and repair of equipment
• Source and purchase components and parts for preventative and corrective maintenance tasks
• Machine and/or modify mechanical components and fixturing for production use
• Acts as a liaison and point of contact for service contractors and vendors
• Ensures appropriate functionality, and operation of semi-automated systems
• Monitors performance of equipment, machines and tools and corrects equipment problems or process parameters that produce non-conforming products, low yields or product quality issues
• May train peers on technical repairs, maintenance, and set-up of production equipment
• Documents tasks, PM results and/or corrective actions in CMMS
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Skills

• Familiar with industrial equipment controls and capable of diagnosing and repairing PLC‑related issues

Education / Training / Skills / Experience:

• High School/Vocational Tech Degree Required
• Associate's Degree in related engineering or technical field preferred
• Analytical Trouble Shooting
• Ability to read technical drawings/prints
• Technical writing skills
• Strong mechanical/technical aptitude
• Computer skills as required by stated functions
• High level of initiative and strong work ethic

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift 25lbs
• Ability to work on the ground or underneath equipment
• Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position described above and it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

Ultralife Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department via phone at 315- 332-7100.