Maintenance Technician III

About Smiths Interconnect:

Smiths Interconnect, is a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance interconnect solutions. Our products are used in mission-critical applications across industries such as aerospace, defense, telecommunications, and industrial markets. At Smiths Interconnect, we are committed to innovation, quality, and providing cutting-edge solutions that connect the world’s most demanding systems.

Smiths Interconnect is part of Smiths Group. For over 170 years, Smiths has been pioneering progress by engineering for a better future. We serve millions of people every year, to help create a safer, more efficient and productive, and better-connected world across four global markets: energy, security & defense, space & aerospace and general industrial. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Smiths employs c.16,000 colleagues in over 50 countries. 

Job Purpose:

• Performs preventive maintenance and repairs on various manufacturing equipment not limited to mechanical, electrical and pneumatic systems.

Responsibilities:

• Performs preventive maintenance and repairs on various manufacturing equipment such as mechanical, electrical and pneumatic systems.
• Evaluates and recommends equipment improvements to increase capability and yield.
• Performs equipment failure analyses including preventive and unscheduled maintenance.
• Troubleshoots and diagnoses equipment issues.
• Prepares technical reports to document equipment modifications and equipment maintenance procedures.
• Collaborate with technical staff on process improvements and plant changes.
• Operate simple test equipment, including, but not limited to multi-meter, tape measure, dial indicators and various hand and stationary measurement tools.
• Arrange machinery logistics, including rigging and utility connections.
• Fabricate equipment as needed, including cutting, grinding, drilling.
• Ensure that proper safety procedures are used in maintaining and the repair of production equipment.
• Foster Safety program to continually improve safety practices in a maintenance setting.
• Monitor and communicate equipment repairs with operations and production teams to prevent machine downtime.
• Comfortable with email, Microsoft word and excel.

Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 2-5 years of experience basic troubleshooting and repair of manufacturing equipment
• Time management skills, attention to details and ability to focus on assignment.
• Must be adaptable to a changing work environment, completing jobs, multitasking and must be able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Knowledge of reading engineering electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Experience repairing and troubleshooting equipment in a Manufacturing Environment
• Demonstrates clear concise communication skills, including reading and writing.
• Have good computer skills and able to use Microsoft office products.
• Must be able to work weekends when needed.

Travel %:   0

Security: Please State if US Citizen or permanent Resident Required

Planning and Decision Making:

• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Speedy communication of issues and preventative maintenance routines

Impact and Scope: 

• Minimizing Equipment downtime
• Supports the production environment by maintaining a predictable and stable manufacturing environment.
• Ensures compliance with OSHA or other industry regulations protecting both employees and the company from liabilities.

Identified training mandatory for the role to be completed competently.

• On the job scope as necessary

Key Internal & External Stakeholders & Relationships

• All Production Team
• Equipment and Parts Suppliers
• Third-Party Maintenance Contractors

Other Requirements:

• Positive team player with strong problem-solving skills

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)