Equipment Maintenance Technician I

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories is seeking an Equipment Maintenance Technician to work in our Head quarter's facility. This position is Monday thru Thursday 3rd shift. Essential Duties and Responsibilities 1. Independently perform preventive maintenance of basic complexity on manufacturing equipment. 2. Perform basic troubleshooting and repair of issues found during preventive maintenance and reactive calls. 3. Work under the guidance of Supervisor and Tech IIs and IIIs to complete tasks. 4. Enter and maintain accurate entries in the equipment maintenance database. 5. Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles. 6. Understand. Create. Simplify. 7. Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Associates degree in electronic technology or equivalent experience Basic understanding of electronic, electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic technology and theory Experience maintaining and performing preventive maintenance on production equipment Basic knowledge of analog and digital electronics Basic knowledge of modern test equipment used to diagnose equipment failures Expertise in Excel, Word, and Access Ability to accept and understand direction, learn new skills and assume new responsibilities with a positive attitude Ability to perform assigned tasks under direct guidance Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment Background check results satisfactory to SEL Negative drug test result(s) Preferred Qualifications Experience troubleshooting and maintaining automated manufacturing equipment, including analog, digital, and microprocessor circuits as well as vision and robotics systems. Basic knowledge of programming automated production equipment. Basic knowledge of printed circuit board assembly, mechanical assembly, and cable assembly processes Physical Requirements Lift and maneuver 40 pounds Pull weight from high/low shelves Reach Bend Grip Twist Sit and/or stand at least 8 hours Fine finger dexterity Location Pullman, WA- This position is located in Pullman, WA. Nestled in Eastern Washington, offering an exceptional quality of life. Embrace the charm of small-town living with spacious surroundings, no traffic hassles, and easy access to outdoor adventures in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests. Plus, benefit from excellent schools and universities in the area. Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work. People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees. We're 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options. We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay. We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs. Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits. Communication with Applicants We communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAM filter or reach out to us at careers@selinc.com. SEL is an

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Vets/Disabled. SEL invents, designs, and builds digital products and systems that protect power grids around the world. This technology prevents blackouts and enables customers to improve power system reliability and safety at a reduced cost. A 100 percent employee-owned company headquartered in Pullman, Washington, SEL has manufactured products in the United States since 1984 and now serves customers worldwide.

Our mission is simple:

to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical.