Automation Maintenance Technician at Vantedge Medical – Durham, Connecticut

Automation Maintenance Technician

Full-Time | Permanent | Hourly

*We are not accepting candidates from third-party agencies.

About Us:

Hobson & Motzer is now part of Vantedge Medical. Vantedge Medical is the premier metals-based med-tech solutions partner from concept to full-scale manufacturing. We are at the forefront of precision engineering and innovation, specializing in the development and manufacturing of vital components for medical markets such as Robotic Assisted Surgery, Orthopedics, Surgical Instruments, Dental, and more. Our teams work in unison, collaborating and problem-solving to serve the manufacturing needs of the top Medical Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) around the globe. Making a difference in the lives of patients and their families drives us to go above and beyond every day. With a steadfast commitment to advancing medical technology, we take immense pride in the work we do – and have a lot of fun doing it. Hobson & Motzer is a vertically integrated manufacturer of precision metal components and assemblies serving the needs of the medical device market and other advanced industries. We operate two manufacturing plants with primary operations—and headquarters—centrally located in Durham, CT; our Advanced Manufacturing Center is just a few miles away in Wallingford, CT. Description. Join an organization that has a reputation for outstanding leadership, innovation, and expertise. Our employees use their creativity and talent to invent new solutions, meet new demands, and offer the most effective services and solutions in the industry.

About this Opportunity:

This Automation Maintenance Technician will effectively monitor and resolve production department mechanical and automation issues. This position will establish and perform preventive and predictive maintenance to improve productivity throughout the facility.

Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot, repair and maintain general and automated equipment, PLC’s and Robots.
• Adjust pick-up and program robot points and frames.
• Perform failure analysis on equipment to establish preventative and predictive maintenance routes in compliance with Quality Systems.
• Review repair and maintenance data in the (CMS) Computer Maintenance System.
• Document, create and review maintenance and repair instructions.
• Monitor, update and meet department maintenance goals.
• Maintain an organized, clean and safe working environment by following 6S standards.
• Properly follow all H&M procedures and policies.
• Use correct P.P.E. per JHA’s and Job Description; required to wear safety shoes with the standard F2412 and F2413 rating. Individuals trained in NFPA 70E Arc Flash are required to wear electrical hazard safety shoes with the F2412EH and F2413EH rating.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement activities, including Idea System.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• 3+ months of related experience.
• Have knowledge of electronics, mechanics and computers.
• Electrical background and Arc Flash Trained.
• Able to work Saturday and/or Sunday.
• Associate’s degree or equivalent preferred; three to five years related experience; or equivalent combination of education/training may be acceptable.
• Ability to read ladder diagrams, schematics and technical procedures.
• Ability to write reports, technical instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.