Maintenance Technician II (Pitman Day Shift or Pitman Night Shift)

Making a difference in the world by reducing carbon emissions and improving access to clean energy with every module we make. 

  Our purpose is to make a difference in the world by reducing carbon emissions and improving access to clean energy with every module we make.

At Silfab Solar, the energy of our people is the power behind our success. Our employees actively shape the solar innovations of tomorrow, while adhering to the highest ethical operating standards and promoting a respectful and safe workplace for our diverse workforce.

Our state-of-the art facilities in the US and Canada engineer and design the latest generation of solar products and utilize advanced manufacturing technology to produce  high-efficiency PV cells and modules intended to outperform the market. As a profitable and rapidly expanding company in one of the fastest-growing sectors in the renewable energy industry, Silfab provides you with an incredible opportunity to build your career and contribute to a sustainable future. We are committed to investing in our employees, providing a dynamic and supportive environment for learning and professional growth.  We offer competitive pay, generous benefits, and opportunities for advancement, but more importantly, we offer you the ability to make a real difference in the world.

Together we can create a brighter, cleaner future for generations to come.

Summary of Position

A Maintenance Technician II is responsible for performing facility and process equipment preventative maintenance, attending to equipment downtime as required, and completing various projects related to maintenance and engineering requests. This position requires 4-5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment or 2 years of maintenance experience with a recognized trade certification.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance with all Company policies.
• Maintain personal compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and recommend measures to improve health and safety within the facility.
• Demonstrate safe work practices and follow company safety policies, procedures, and regulations including but not limited to Lock Out/Tag Out practices.
• Provide recommendations to improve preventative/predictive maintenance tasks to optimize equipment availability.
• Be an effective team player and work well with all other departments.
• Adhere to work orders and utilize CMMS system for data entry.
• Perform unplanned and planned (preventative and predictive) maintenance on production and facility equipment as required, utilizing a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to record work completed.
• Complete small electrical and/or mechanical projects as directed by Team Lead or Supervisor.
• Diagnose basic to medium complex electrical systems mechanical components, pneumatic components, and controls to identify hazards, defects, and need for adjustments, repairs, or programming.
• Maintain and perform repairs on equipment to restore them to proper, safe, and optimal working conditions.
• Support installation, set up, modification, and relocation of equipment to accommodate or improve production requirements.
• Read electrical and electronic schematics/diagrams, and basic hydraulic and pneumatic diagrams.
• Test low voltage electrical and electronic equipment and components for continuity, current, voltage, and resistance.
• Maintain an organized workplace that complies with housekeeping requirements.
• If certified, wire new control panels according to supplied drawing and verbal instructions while adhering to Hydro Codes and other applicable standards and regulations.
• If certified, make trade calculations for load requirements and select appropriate sizes/grades of components in accordance with current electrical code.
• If certified, run new power supply lines to new/relocated equipment according to IEE wiring regulations, Electrical Safety Code, and company policy.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, overnights, weekends, holidays, and overtime, as needed.
• Must be able to lift upwards of 50lbs.

Skills

• Ability to read wiring diagrams, electrical/mechanical/pneumatic/hydraulic schematics, and ladder/function block logic.
• Working knowledge of industrial PCs and PLCs (Siemens Step 7, Beckhoff TwinCat, etc.) and electric circuitry consisting of contactors, relays, main voltage/control voltage, limit switches and proximity sensors 
• Knowledge of equipment set up, functions, operating procedures, and preventative maintenance techniques.
• Ability to trouble shoot on electrical and mechanical equipment, PLC systems, Robots, AC & DC drives, servo drives, motion controls, safety sensors, and relays.
• Basic knowledge of single and 3-phase electrical systems is preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills. 
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task as needed.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office for daily tasks.

Traits

• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional team members. 
• Mechanical aptitude/interest.

Education and/or Experience

• 4-5 years of maintenance experience or 2 years of experience with one of the following:
  • 309A – Electrician
  • 433A – Industrial Mechanic

Preferred:   

• Knowledge of electrical or hydraulic systems.
• Knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems.
• Command of maintenance procedures and techniques.
• Forklift or scissor lift certification or experience.

Compensation and Benefits

• $28-$38/Hour
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, and holiday) 
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
• Health Savings Account option
• Supplemental/Voluntary Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program 
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Employee PV Panel Purchase Program