Valve Repair Technician I

Since 1890, Pfeiffer Vacuum has been shaping the vacuum industry with groundbreaking innovations. Every day, over 4,000 employees at 10 production sites and more than twenty sales and service companies worldwide give everything for our customers. With our comprehensive portfolio, we offer solutions for all types of vacuum applications. We are not only driven by highest quality standards, but it is also our vision to be the most sustainable and fastest growing market player in our industry to drive technology for a sustainable future. Apply now and make our success story yours too!

SUMMARY

Responsible for providing manufacturing technical support for returned valve products. Receives direction on assignments from Service Manager, Product Managers as well as the RMA Coordinator. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Exercise of judgment, discretion, and tact in all business matters and business relationships is required. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain clear and cooperative working relationships with co-workers and demonstrate regular attendance and punctuality are essential. The organization’s leadership promotes collaborative problem solving in both formal and informal work teams. Participation in and contribution to teamwork within the organization is required. Necessary interpersonal skills include being a self-starter, motivated, creative, flexible, self-confident, deadline oriented and able to multi-task. Employees must follow all quality and safety procedures of the company, including those at customer sites if applicable, and must abide by the corporate Code of Conduct in all situations.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Duties

1. Follow precise routine instructions.
2. Document the mechanical and testing processes.
3. Evaluate and repair returned projects.
4. Prepare, input, and maintain specific data, in written or spreadsheet format.
5. Prepare internal written correspondence.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

25% inside, climate / noise-controlled office, and 75% manufacturing environment; lifting to 50 lbs., and 100 lbs. on occasion with assistance. Eye, hearing, and Cleanroom protective clothing may be required.

Tasks require walking, sitting, bending, reaching, mobility, frequent lifting and pushing/pulling. Work requires computer skills (word processing, spreadsheet, and data-entry), attention to detail and accuracy. Communication skills including listening and speaking are required for interaction with other employees, vendors, and customers. Strong interpersonal skills, the ability to balance multiple tasks and any stress associated with the duties and responsibilities of this position are essential requirements in the performance of this job.

Secondary duties with added requirements may be assigned from time to time.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Company Values

Pfeiffer Vacuum V&E believes that we are all suppliers and customers of someone in our organization. Our employees must be able to demonstrate this customer-centric belief - which means that you are value-adding, reliable, performance-driven, innovative, service-minded, and agile – in all of their business activities. We expect that our company values of   open mindedness, trust, communication, thinking strategically/being creative, being courageous, accountable, and humble, ethical sensitivity/compliance, resilience/facing diversity and fostering a culture of empowerment, engagement and collaboration will drive the actions of our employees.

General Qualifications

1. Good organizational and time-management skills in order to prioritize and complete multiple tasks simultaneously.
2. Communicate verbally and in writing with coworkers and other departmental personnel in a professional and positive manner.
3. Limited technical writing skills to include the preparation of test reports.
4. Requires the ability to work with others in the department to share specific knowledge of products, processes, and/or procedures in order to continuously make improvements.
5. Understanding of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
6. Ability to effectively use M/S Office, Word, or Excel (or their equivalent).

Education and/or Experience

Any combination of education and training, equivalent to graduation from High School, would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job.

Minimum of 12 months in manufacturing experience.

Language Skills

Good verbal and written communication skills.

Mathematical Skills

Advanced mathematics skills.

Reasoning Ability

Must be able to manage multiple tasks and/or priorities and easily adapt to changing situations.

TOOLS AND/OR EQUIPMENT

None.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position requires work on the factory settings

Pfeiffer Vacuum is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.