1st Shift Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technician

About IEM

Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM) is the largest independent full-line manufacturer of custom power distribution systems in North America. Founded more than 75 years ago in Fremont, California, IEM grew alongside Silicon Valley and today operates over 1.7 million square feet of manufacturing capacity. With $1B+ in annual sales and 10,000+ commissioned projects across technology, data centers, commercial, energy, utilities, healthcare, industrial, and infrastructure markets, IEM continues to deliver exceptional product quality, dependable service, and the flexibility to meet complex technical requirements at scale.

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

This position is responsible for inspecting, maintaining and repairing heavy equipment on a daily basis.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Perform and complete preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment.

· Create and maintain preventive maintenance procedures and logs.

· Maintain a clean and orderly work area.

· Familiarity with both manual and CNC machine tool installations.

· Evaluate, troubleshoot, diagnose equipment problems and recommend repairs.

· Must work closely with Materials and Plant Managers.

· Establish a relationship with vendors and work with them in repairing the equipment.

· Able to read and understand parts and service manuals to recommend repairs of equipment.

· Will be required to work both independently and within a team environment.

· Complete all related paperwork, including maintaining equipment logs.

· Perform other duties which may be required by supervisor.

SUPERVISION OF PERSONNEL:

· None

COMPETENCIES:

· Communication Proficiency

· Technical Capability

· Time Management

· Problem Solving/Analysis

· Safety Emphasis

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

· High school diploma or GED equivalent.

· At least 2 years of equipment repair experience in a manufacturing environment.

· Experience with metal and copper fabrication equipment is a plus.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL:

Physical Demands:

Activities: Sitting – 10% Walking/Standing – 90%

Lifting: Ability to lift up to 50lbs.

Bending: Must be able to bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, and crawl.

Vision: Long periods of close work on small fonts and fine print on drawings and ability to see small or detailed items

Mental Demands: Interpret, analyze and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Environment: Shop/warehouse. Not climate controlled. Exposure to excessive heat and cold, wet/humid conditions, noise/vibration, hazards, dust and fumes.

Why Join IEM

At IEM, you’ll join a team that powers some of the world’s most ambitious projects. We’re engineers, makers, and problem-solvers who thrive on tackling complex challenges and delivering solutions that keep industries moving forward. If you’re driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you. Your creativity and passion can help us achieve great things—come be part of the journey.

Learn more about IEM at https://www.iemfg.com

We offer comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support our employees' well-being, growth, and long-term success. View a snapshot of our benefits at https://www.iemfg.com/careers

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