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Position Summary
The Preventative Maintenance Lead Technician is responsible for developing coordinating and executing maintenance programs that ensure maximum uptime reliability and performance of production equipment in an electronics manufacturing environment. This role leads maintenance activities focused on preventing equipment failures identifying emerging issues through data-driven analysis and supporting continuous improvement across SMT assembly test and automation equipment.
Key Responsibilities
Preventative Maintenance (PM)
Plan schedule and execute preventative maintenance tasks for production and facilities equipment ensuring compliance with OEM recommendations and internal standards.
Maintain accurate PM documentation checklists and logs within the CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System).
Ensure PM frequency scope and methods effectively reduce downtime and extend equipment life.
Predictive Maintenance (PdM)
Implement and manage predictive maintenance strategies using vibration analysis thermal imaging electrical testing SPC data equipment trend monitoring and other diagnostic tools.
Analyze equipment performance metrics to identify trends wear patterns and early indicators of failure.
Recommend corrective actions based on predictive data and support root-cause analysis.
Leadership & Coordination
Lead coach and support maintenance technicians in performing PM and PdM tasks.
Train technicians on new maintenance procedures diagnostic tools and safety practices.
Coordinate with production engineering and quality teams to minimize downtime during scheduled maintenance windows.
Maintain a strong focus on safety enforcing compliance with all OSHA EHS and site-specific regulations.
Technical Expertise
Troubleshoot repair and optimize electronics manufacturing equipment (e.g. SMT lines printers reflow ovens AOI / X-ray systems ICT / functional test systems robotics conveyors ESD systems).
Collaborate with equipment suppliers and engineering teams to resolve complex technical issues.
Support the integration of new technologies upgrades and equipment installations.
Continuous Improvement
Recommend and implement improvements to equipment reliability maintenance processes and spare parts strategies.
Participate in Lean Six Sigma or TPM initiatives to reduce downtime and increase asset performance.
Track KPIs such as MTBF MTTR PM completion rates and unplanned downtime.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
Associate degree or technical certification in Mechatronics Electronics Industrial Maintenance or related field (or equivalent experience).
5 years of maintenance experience in electronics manufacturing semiconductor or high-tech production environment.
Experience leading maintenance teams or acting as a senior technician preferred.
Technical Skills
Strong knowledge of electronics manufacturing equipment and automated production systems.
Proficiency with diagnostic tools and predictive technologies (e.g. thermography vibration analysis oscilloscopes power analyzers).
Experience using CMMS systems for scheduling and documentation.
Ability to read schematics mechanical drawings and technical manuals.
Soft Skills
Strong leadership communication and training capabilities.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical thinking.
Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced production environment.
High attention to detail and commitment to safety.
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Required Experience :
IC
Key Skills
Electrical Experience,eMaint,Industrial Maintenance,HVAC,Mechanical Knowledge,Property Maintenance,Maintenance,Painting,Plumbing,Hydraulics,Programmable Logic Controllers,Troubleshooting
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
Preventative Maintenance Technician • Tampa, Florida, USA