Maintenance Technician
Smith+Nephew
Summary
Bring your technical expertise to a growing advanced manufacturing operation where equipment reliability is critical. As a Maintenance Technician III, you will help maximize the availability and performance of metal additive manufacturing equipment while supporting safe, continuous production in Memphis.
Job description
What will you be doing?
- Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on metal additive manufacturing equipment.
- Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, vacuum, control, and laser systems, diagnose failures, and implement sustainable corrective actions.
- Serve as a subject matter expert for additive manufacturing equipment maintenance and escalate complex issues to Engineering, equipment manufacturers, or technical specialists when needed.
- Improve equipment reliability and uptime by addressing recurring issues, monitoring performance, and participating in root cause investigations.
- Complete scheduled preventive maintenance activities and accurately document maintenance records in the computerized maintenance management system.
- Provide technical support during production, coordinate maintenance activities to minimize disruption, and communicate equipment status during shift handovers.
- Manage critical spare parts, identify replacement components, and recommend inventory levels that reduce downtime risk.
- Follow electrical safety, lockout and tagout, powder handling, and laser safety requirements while maintaining a safe, clean, and audit ready work area.
- Support equipment availability, overall equipment effectiveness, downtime reduction, and maintenance cost improvement initiatives.
What will you need to be successful?
- A high school diploma or equivalent and at least 5 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment. A technical degree, industrial maintenance certification, or apprenticeship is preferred.
- Strong troubleshooting capabilities across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and control systems, with the ability to interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and technical manuals.
- Experience with preventive maintenance programs and computerized maintenance management systems, plus the ability to work off shift schedules and participate in on call support as required.
- Experience maintaining metal additive manufacturing equipment, Laser Powder Bed Fusion technology, industrial laser systems, optics, inert gas systems, vacuum equipment, CNC machining, automation, or other advanced manufacturing equipment is preferred.
- Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment and familiarity with industrial control systems or predictive maintenance technologies are also preferred.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- At least 5 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
- Strong troubleshooting capabilities across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and control systems
- Ability to interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and technical manuals
- Experience with preventive maintenance programs and computerized maintenance management systems
- Ability to work off shift schedules and participate in on call support as required
Benefits
- 401(k) Matching
- 401(k) Plus Program
- Discounted Stock Purchase Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Flexible Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Flex Holidays
- Paid Community Service Day
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Health Savings Account
- Employee Assistance Program
- Parental Leave
- Fertility & Adoption Assistance
- Fitness Club Discounts
Company overview
Smith+Nephew is a global portfolio medical technology company with a rich history dating back to 1856, originally founded as a chemist shop in Hull, UK. The company specializes in the repair, regeneration, and replacement of soft and hard tissue through innovative medical devices and technologies. Operating through three core business units—Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine & ENT, and Advanced Wound Management—Smith+Nephew serves healthcare professionals and patients in over 100 countries worldwide. With approximately 18,000 employees, the company generated annual sales of $5.5 billion in 2023 and is listed on both the London Stock Exchange (FTSE100) and New York Stock Exchange. Their product portfolio includes joint replacement systems, robotics-assisted surgical platforms, sports medicine implants, advanced wound care solutions, and ENT technologies. The company is pioneering new frontiers in medical technology, including Spatial Surgery systems that integrate augmented reality and real-time data processing for enhanced surgical precision. Smith+Nephew's mission centers on their "Life Unlimited" purpose, aiming to restore patients' bodies and self-belief through technological innovation that removes limitations on living.