Mfg Technical Support, Entry - Plant Engineering - 1st Shift

$58,240 - $58,240/Yr

Virco - Torrance, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Torrance, CA

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

The Mfg Technical Support position is responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing machinery and equipment within a manufacturing environment. This role requires a strong focus on safety and efficiency, ensuring that all machinery operates smoothly and effectively. The technician will work closely with supervisors and co-workers to diagnose issues and perform necessary repairs, while also maintaining a clean and organized workspace.

Responsibilities

• Visually inspects and tests machinery and equipment.
• Listens for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunction.
• Communicates with supervisors or co-workers to diagnose problems or the repair process of a particular machine.
• Dismantles malfunctioning machines and equipment, specifies and requests parts as needed, and installs new or repaired parts.
• Maintains a clean and organized work environment.
• Researches and creates spare parts, performs preventative maintenance, and generates tool lists for equipment and machinery.
• Reports breakdown of equipment and machinery, areas of concern, and areas of improvement in a timely manner to immediate supervisor and manufacturing supervisor and/or lead person.
• Cleans and lubricates bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery.
• Performs additional job functions as defined by the Manufacturing Technical Support Manager or Supervisor.
• Operates a forklift, scissor lift, and other related equipment while following all safety procedures.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of two years of related experience and/or educational experience.
• Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers.
• Able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Able to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Able to drive a forklift.
• Must pass Virco driver's background check and forklift driving test.