Equipment Technician

Role Summary

Equipment Technician role focused on performing preventative maintenance and repair of minor equipment, managing work orders, responding to alarms, and conducting routine inspections. Location and travel details are not specified in the provided content.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document scheduled preventative maintenance on minor equipment
• Perform minor repairs to malfunctioning equipment per work orders
• Perform routine inspection of equipment
• Install new and existing equipment
• Routinely operate material handling equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks
• Perform minor building maintenance such as plumbing and door repairs
• Follow guidelines and comply with all company safety, quality, and training procedures and regulations
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent and 1-3 years of relevant experience
• Or, Technical or Associate degree with up to 1 year of relevant experience
• Prior experience operating material handling equipment is required
• Prior experience with biotechnology equipment is preferred

Skills

• Knowledge of basic equipment troubleshooting and strong mechanical aptitude
• Ability to stand 6-8+ hours during a shift
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds as needed
• Ability to use basic hand and power tools
• Ability to work extended hours (evenings/weekends) as needed
• Ability to work outside as needed
• Ability to travel to and work at off-site Bio-Techne locations as needed
• Ability to effectively problem solve
• Ability to work effectively with computers and working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Must work well both independently and in a team environment
• Ability to effectively prioritize multiple different demands

Education

• As listed in Qualifications: Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent with 1-3 years of relevant experience, or Technical/Associate degree with up to 1 year of relevant experience