Job Title
Technician I, Equipment – Night Shift
Company Name
GAF Energy
Company website
Company Overview
GAF Energy is transforming the rooftop solar industry to generate “Energy from Every Roof”. As a Standard Industries company, GAF Energy works in partnership with North America’s largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer, GAF, offering homeowners elegant, roof-integrated solar options. The company also provides commercial tax equity funding for large-scale rooftop solar projects. For more information about GAF Energy, visit www.gaf.energy.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).
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Job Duties
- GAF Energy is seeking an Equipment Technician who will be responsible for installation, repair and maintenance of industrial equipment and machinery
- You will report to the Manager, Manufacturing Engineering, and work cross-functionally to support R&D and Manufacturing teams. You will join a highly focused team that thrives in a start-up, fast-paced environment.
- This person will be part of the team that is responsible for manufacturing and delivery of high quality, high-volume photovoltaic solar technology solutions that transform today’s roofs. The role will focus on sustaining and improving equipment performance to support high volume manufacturing.
What will you do?
- Provide assistance to assemble, test and maintain manufacturing and lab equipment
- Perform preventive maintenance, repairs and calibration on tools and equipment
- Troubleshoot root causes of equipment failures and implement corrective actions
- Perform regular inspections to identify and correct equipment malfunctions
- Use equipment tracking systems to keep track of equipment and tool history
- Read and follow manuals, diagrams, schematics for equipment operations, repairs and maintenance
- Install, maintain and troubleshoot relay logic, ladder diagrams, control components such as motor starters, relays, limit switches, photoelectric sensors, timers, solenoids, servo drives, linear drives, encoders
- Develop and update preventive maintenance and repair procedures
- Clean and lubricate equipment on a regular basis
- Maintain inventory control of spare parts and consumables
- Propose opportunities to enhance equipment performance and reliability
- Perform root cause analysis on critical issues and resolve problems in a timely manner
- Respond to equipment issues in a timely manner
- Monitor equipment effectiveness
- Identify and correct equipment inaccuracies or inefficiencies
- Assist engineering and manufacturing teams on improvement projects
- Assist with equipment qualification, experiments and data collection
- Assist with software upgrades and enhancements
- Perform emergency/unscheduled repairs of equipment
- Perform scheduled and preventative maintenance of equipment.
- Perform service and maintain equipment such as conveyors, soldering machine, laminators, and assembly equipment
- Lead or participate in activities pertaining to workflow and process improvements
- Other duties as assigned
- Must be able to wear safety equipment and perform work, as required
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
- Ability to walk, lift, carry, grasp, bend, reach, kneel, climb stairs and ladders.
- Ability to work in standing operations for long periods of time as necessary.
- Specific vision abilities including close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.
- You will report to the Manager, Manufacturing Engineering, and work cross-functionally to support R&D and Manufacturing teams. You will join a highly focused team that thrives in a start-up, fast-paced environment.
- This person will be part of the team that is responsible for manufacturing and delivery of high quality, high-volume photovoltaic solar technology solutions that transform today’s roofs. The role will focus on sustaining and improving equipment performance to support high volume manufacturing.
What will you do?
- Provide assistance to assemble, test and maintain manufacturing and lab equipment
- Perform preventive maintenance, repairs and calibration on tools and equipment
- Troubleshoot root causes of equipment failures and implement corrective actions
- Perform regular inspections to identify and correct equipment malfunctions
- Use equipment tracking systems to keep track of equipment and tool history
- Read and follow manuals, diagrams, schematics for equipment operations, repairs and maintenance
- Install, maintain and troubleshoot relay logic, ladder diagrams, control components such as motor starters, relays, limit switches, photoelectric sensors, timers, solenoids, servo drives, linear drives, encoders
- Develop and update preventive maintenance and repair procedures
- Clean and lubricate equipment on a regular basis
- Maintain inventory control of spare parts and consumables
- Propose opportunities to enhance equipment performance and reliability
- Perform root cause analysis on critical issues and resolve problems in a timely manner
- Respond to equipment issues in a timely manner
- Monitor equipment effectiveness
- Identify and correct equipment inaccuracies or inefficiencies
- Assist engineering and manufacturing teams on improvement projects
- Assist with equipment qualification, experiments and data collection
- Assist with software upgrades and enhancements
- Perform emergency/unscheduled repairs of equipment
- Perform scheduled and preventative maintenance of equipment.
- Perform service and maintain equipment such as conveyors, soldering machine, laminators, and assembly equipment
- Lead or participate in activities pertaining to workflow and process improvements
- Other duties as assigned
- Must be able to wear safety equipment and perform work, as required
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
- Ability to walk, lift, carry, grasp, bend, reach, kneel, climb stairs and ladders.
- Ability to work in standing operations for long periods of time as necessary.
- Specific vision abilities including close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.
Job Requirements
- Associate’s Degree (AA) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school
- 4+ years of experience in equipment install, repair and maintenance
- Shift schedule: Night (11:00pm ~ 6:00am), willingness to work overtime and weekends as necessary
- Experience in manufacturing expansions and ramp up is a plus
- Experience in deployment of automatic or semi-automatic manufacturing equipment
- Experience in PLCs and HMIs is a plus
- Knowledge of electric control systems, motor starters, heater circuits, relays, fuses, transformers, and contactor
- Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, compressors, and cooling towers a plus
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with internal and external functional teams verbally and in writing
- Self-motivated, proactive, efficient, and strong attention to detail
- Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
- Creative problem solver who thrives when presented with a challenge
- Adhere to company policies and safety requirements
- Maintain a clean, safe, and accident-free work environment
- Ability to walk, lift, carry, grasp, bend, climb stairs and ladders, reach, kneel
- Ability to stand for long periods of time as necessary
- Ability to push, pull, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds
- Available to work flexible hours as necessary
- Flexibility to work overtime as needed
- Ability to follow directions and complete work with minimal supervision
- 4+ years of experience in equipment install, repair and maintenance
- Shift schedule: Night (11:00pm ~ 6:00am), willingness to work overtime and weekends as necessary
- Experience in manufacturing expansions and ramp up is a plus
- Experience in deployment of automatic or semi-automatic manufacturing equipment
- Experience in PLCs and HMIs is a plus
- Knowledge of electric control systems, motor starters, heater circuits, relays, fuses, transformers, and contactor
- Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, compressors, and cooling towers a plus
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with internal and external functional teams verbally and in writing
- Self-motivated, proactive, efficient, and strong attention to detail
- Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
- Creative problem solver who thrives when presented with a challenge
- Adhere to company policies and safety requirements
- Maintain a clean, safe, and accident-free work environment
- Ability to walk, lift, carry, grasp, bend, climb stairs and ladders, reach, kneel
- Ability to stand for long periods of time as necessary
- Ability to push, pull, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds
- Available to work flexible hours as necessary
- Flexibility to work overtime as needed
- Ability to follow directions and complete work with minimal supervision
Compensation
$30-35, DOE
Benefits
We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions.
Hours
Full Time
Location
San Jose
How to Apply
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