Technician 4, Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance
Job Description
Western Digital
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As Equipment Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for maintaining specific tools on a media manufacturing production line. The successful candidate will be able to work with minimal supervision, take initiative and collaborate effectively; they will demonstrate a willingness to learn, flexibility, creative problem solving, exemplary communication skills and an ability to think on their feet. Candidates must be flexible to work a 12 hour AWS Shift and overtime, as required by the team.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Lead daily sustaining activities for Sputter equipment to ensure high equipment uptime and optimal performance.
• Support Engineers to monitor and drive continuous improvement on key KPIs such as OEE, MTBF, MTTR, Unscheduled downtime and PM effectiveness.
• Support Tool Owner and Equipment Engineer for machine conversion/upgrade and improvement projects.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance per PM schedule. Conduct routine maintenance checks and services on all production equipment.
• Document routine preventive maintenance on PM checklists, record data if applicable and maintain completed checklist/history in tool maintenance system.
• Perform regular inspections and maintenance on production machine to ensure optimal performance. Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and control system issues.
• Document routine preventive maintenance and unscheduled failures details on system database
• Provide inputs to Shift Coordinator or Equipment Engineer to improve PM cycle-time, tool availability, quality/workmanship, reduce media scrap and cost of ownership.
• Lead problem-solving sessions and provide technical guidance to junior technicians.
• Participate in spare parts review, critical spare strategy, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Ensure safety protocols and cleanroom discipline are strictly followed during maintenance activities.
Requirements
Function: Manufacturing
Experience Level: Associate