Electrical Maintenance & Preventative Maintenance Technician

We are mission critical 

Beyond Gravity, headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, is the first startup to combine agility, speed and innovation with decades of experience and proven quality. Around 1600 employees at 12 locations in six countries (Switzerland, Sweden, Austria, Germany, USA and Finland) develop and manufacture products for satellites and launch vehicles with the goal of advancing humankind and enabling the exploration of the world and beyond. Beyond Gravity is the preferred supplier of structures for all types of launch vehicles and a leader in selected satellite products and for constellations in the New Space sector. Beyond Gravity also uses its space knowledge for applications outside of space technology: The high-precision products have already been used in the semiconductor industry for more than 20 years.

This role has the responsibility of keeping production equipment operational through troubleshooting issues to resolution and executing preventative maintenance on equipment. Will serve as the principle electrical resource for the site and prioritize work to support the production needs.

Job Responsibiities:

• Able to manage data entry for work tracking within the site CMMS system (Limble)
• Perform emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment, including, but not limited to mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and vacuum.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals, create and perform regular preventative or corrective maintenance
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments to production equipment
• Order new parts as needed and maintain a spare parts inventory
• Self starting, has initiative and ownership of the role. Minimal supervision needed.
• All maintenance records to be kept presentable for auditing purposes
• Well versed in troubleshooting controls (24vdc) and 3 phase 480.
• Operate a variety of hand and power tools, material handling equipment, as well as all tools commonly associated with a maintenance position.
• Assess faulty operations and defective material; initiate corrective actions to resolve faults and unsafe conditions
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas
• Able to operate and work from aerial platforms, forklifts, and other mobile equipment at heights up to 85 feet
• Work closely with Safety and Facility Maintenance departments as the need arises to resolve issues.
• Support site maintenance personnel in the maintenance and repair of production related equipment as needed
• Availability to work extended hours and afterhours/holidays as needed

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma/GED and completion of a craft apprenticeship, or an equivalent number of years of education and facility maintenance experience
• Strong electrical, mechanical, HVAC, and industrial skills
• Ability to quickly diagnose facility equipment failures/issues
• Well versed in the overall specification and design of a machine or system
• Able to ensure the safe operation of equipment thereby promoting safety in the work place
• Specialize in overall machine or system trouble shooting in terms of malfunction and breakdown
• Responsible for all P/M's pertaining to facility equipment
• Strong mechanical repair background is required
• 4+ years of manufacturing maintenance experience preferred
• Some PLC, pneumatic, and/or CNC experience preferred
• Fast paced industrial manufacturing experience preferred
• Must be autonomous, self starting, dependable, and driven to perform needed work throughout the day

• Attention to detail

• Interpersonal skills

• Ability to interact and discuss equipment operations with operators and their supervisors on production floor

• Organization and working knowledge of 5S system

• Equipment and Facilities ownership, initiative, and accountability

• Ability to work in and maintain a clean working environment

   

Beyond Gravity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other categories protected by law.

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