Maintenance Technician

Elos Medtech, a leading development and production partner for medical technology companies worldwide. At our locations in Sweden, Denmark, Switzerland, Germany, China, and the USA, Elos runs operations in four business areas – Dental, Orthopedics, Advanced Surgical and Precision. Elos Medtech has extensive expertise and specializes in development and design, along with contract manufacturing of medical devices, such as implants and instruments.

We are always aware of the millions of patients we can help worldwide and are committed to meeting and exceeding our customers’ high expectations. The company, headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, employs more than 1,500 people worldwide. In a globally growing healthcare market, we are looking for a full-time Maintenance Technician to strengthen our team in Memphis, TN.

The Maintenance Technician supports production throughput by installing, repairing, servicing, and monitoring CNC and other production machinery while ensuring OSHA compliance and promoting a safe, efficient workplace. This role is responsible for performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives to minimize downtime and improve throughput in a medical device manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate embodies our values of passion, trustworthiness, results-oriented focus, and togetherness, using them to guide daily work and collaboration.

Essential Job Functions:

• Passion:
  • Ensure safe and correct operation of all equipment and machinery in compliance with OSHA guidelines.
  • Diagnose faulty equipment through observation, testing methods, and use of measuring instruments.
  • Fabricate or modify parts for machine repairs and upgrades.
• Trustworthiness:
  • Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain CNC machinery, electrical systems, pneumatic tools, and hydraulic equipment.
• Drive Results:
  • Drive results by installing and commissioning new production equipment to meet production demands and customer needs.
  • Perform preventive maintenance, maintain up-to-date schedules and record, and take proactive steps to minimize unplanned downtime.
• Collaboration:
  • Show togetherness by collaborating with CNC operators and engineers to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and support continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Perform general plant maintenance activities, including facility and safety system support.

Skills:

• Proficiency in troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and/or hydraulic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, blueprints, and work instructions.
• Skilled in the safe use of hand tools, power tools, diagnostic instruments, and precision measuring equipment.
• Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance practices to minimize equipment downtime.
• Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) for work orders, reporting, and recordkeeping.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Effective communication skills to interact with team members, production staff, and leadership.
• Ability to work independently or collaboratively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Teams
• Commitment to safety, quality, and adherence to OSHA and company policies.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities, urgent repairs, and after-hours needs.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of industrial maintenance experience with CNC equipment.
• Experience with preventive and predictive maintenance programs preferred.
• Background working in cleanroom, GMP, or ISO-certified environments desirable (if applicable to your industry).

Education:

• Education: High school diploma or GED required; technical or college training preferred.
• Licenses/Certifications: Electrical, Welding, and/or OSHA Safety Training are a plus

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged standing, walking, and movement within production and cleanroom environments may be required.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 20 lbs. independently; occasional lifting of heavier objects may be required with mechanical assistance or team lift.
• Required to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including but not limited to safety glasses, gloves, protective clothing, and hearing protection as dictated by task and environment.
• Visual acuity sufficient to conduct detailed inspections of equipment and parts, read technical documentation, and view computer screens.
• Hearing ability sufficient to perceive alarms, equipment signals, and verbal instructions in a manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to bend, reach, and work in confined or awkward positions as necessary to access equipment and perform maintenance tasks.

Working Conditions:

• Primarily based on the production floor with regular work in manufacturing and cleanroom environments.
• Standard schedule is Monday-Friday on first shift, with flexibility to support urgent maintenance needs or other operational demands.
• Frequent hands-on interaction with machinery, tools, equipment, and production materials.

Reporting Structure:

This position reports to the Director of Engineering.