Lab Equipment Maintenance Technician
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Job Location:
Palo Alto, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 64176 - 80220
Posted on:
5 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Summary
Are you ready to take your technical skills to the next level and make a real impact in a dynamic laboratory environmentWhere Youll Make a Difference
- Perform proactive and detailed maintenance tasks in plumbing electrical systems and general building upkeep.
- Operate measurement equipment including multimeters gas meters temperature meters and airflow meters.
- Apply understanding of AC/DC voltages liquid pressure pneumatic/hydraulic systems vacuum pumps and waterpumping equipment.
- Coordinate with external vendors and contractors for specialized repairs.
- Operate troubleshoot repair calibrate and inspect a variety of laboratory equipment.
- Maintain laboratory utilities such as compressed air RO/DI water natural gas oxygen nitrogen and gas detection systems.
- Install 1/81/2 soft and rigid tubing for air gas and water applications.
- Prepare install relocate and perform seismic bracing on laboratory/process equipment.
- Safely operate powered industrial trucks pallet jacks hydraulic dollies and specialty moving tools.
Working Hours & Flexibility
- Normal Schedule: Monday to Friday 7:00 AM 4:00 PM
- Shift Work: Ability to work alternative shifts (10:30 AM 6:30 PM) for approximately 30 days 23 times per year.
- Flexibility:
- Able to work overtime as needed.
- Able to be on call for after-hours support.
What Makes You the Right Fit
- Positive demeanor with strong work ethic and desire to support a growing organization.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook OneDrive Teams).
- Detail and cleanlinessoriented with ability to follow timelines.
- Ability to work independently with some supervision.
- Ability to communicate with customers to schedule repairs and complete work orders.
- Comfortable working at heights (ladders up to 15) and performing physically demanding tasks.
- Ability to work in varied environmental conditions including outdoors cold rooms heat and humiditycontrolled areas.
- Willingness to obtain respirator certification.
- High school diploma plus technical training (AA/AS or trade school) and experience in facilities maintenance in a laboratory environment.
How Would You Stand Out
- Familiarity with AC/DC electrical principles basic plumbing refrigeration systems and controls.
- OSHA safety training and forklift/powered industrial truck certification.
- Knowledge of gas detection systems and related safety protocols.
Why Choose Us
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional development and technical training.
- Inclusive and collaborative work environment.
- Commitment to safety and innovation.
- Be part of a global organization driving sustainable solutions.
We are a global leader in taste scent and nutrition offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity national origin race age sex or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion gender identity & expression sexual orientation or disability.
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