Equipment Technician

Role Summary

Equipment Technician responsible for preventative maintenance and repair of minor equipment, managing work orders, responding to alarms, and conducting routine inspections.

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