Vishay manufactures one of the world's largest portfolios of discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components that are essential to innovative designs in the automotive, industrial, computing, consumer, telecommunications, military, aerospace, and medical markets. We help the world's most in-demand technologies come to life. Every day our products touch your life and the lives of people across the world, though you likely do not know it. Come join us and help us build The DNA of tech.™

We are seeking great talent to help us build The DNA of tech.®

Vishay manufactures one of the world's largest portfolios of discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components that are essential to innovative designs in the automotive, industrial, computing, consumer, telecommunications, military, aerospace, and medical markets. We help the world's most in-demand technologies come to life. Every day our products touch your life and the lives of people across the world, though you likely do not know it. Come join us and help us build The DNA of tech.™

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. is a Fortune 1,000 Company listed on the NYSE (VSH).  Learn more at www.Vishay.com.

Do you want to help us build the DNA of tech?  Vishay Dale Electronics – Columbus, NE is currently seeking applicants for a Preventative Maintenance Technician on 1st Shift (Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm). Overtime is available as needed.

Job Location:

Vishay Dale Electronics, Columbus, NE is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of resistors and e-beam technology. There are around 600 employees currently working in Columbus, NE.  We are one of the largest employers in the Columbus Area.

Job Summary: The preventative maintenance technician will play a critical role in completing on time PM’s utilizing our maintenance program. This position will work with production to coordinate downtime to complete PM’s to proactively address and mitigate equipment breakdowns.  Will work with Maintenance Supervisor and PM Planner to review and develop robust and effective PM’s.

What you will be doing:

• Execute preventive maintenance tasks including, lubrication, calibration, cleaning, and work with maintenance technician on the replacement of parts when identified as faulty.

• Make accurate inputs of repair actions into the maintenance program via keyboard entry as they occur.

• Receive and prioritize machine PM actions for assigned area.

• Uses test and diagnostic equipment to perform PM’s.

• Utilize the maintenance system to document work done for the PM.

• Maintain accurate inventory of spare parts to complete assigned PM’s.

• Utilize the Clock in/out system accurately per company policy.

What you will bring along:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required, technical degree preferred.

• 3-5 years PM maintenance technician experience

• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical diagrams.

• Ability to find, locate and read blueprints and schematics as needed.

• Ability to quickly diagnose equipment malfunctions and return to operational condition.

• Ability to perform adequate manipulation and display the manual dexterity required to operate all tools required to affect a proper repair action. 

• Ability to perform all bending, twisting, and reaching motions to manipulate a load of at least 30 lbs. 

• Must be capable of using all personal protective equipment required to perform the maintenance tasks required. 

• Must use all standard electrical and machine safety practices recommended by OSHA.

What can we offer you for your talent:

Vishay offers a comprehensive suite of benefit programs including health care coverage, financial support programs and other resources designed to help you achieve your personal and professional goals. With us, you'll experience unique career paths, an open and collaborative culture, a stable business that will be there for you, and opportunities to work globally and locally.   Benefits include medical, vision and dental insurance, 401k with company match, paid time off, employee assistance program, and tuition reimbursement.

Do you have the skills we need? Are you ready to power your career as you power the world? If so, apply today.

This position requires access to information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or the Export Administration Regulations. As such, this position is open only to applicants who qualify as “U.S. Persons” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

It is the policy of Vishay to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy/childbirth, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or perceived disability, genetic information, citizenship, veteran or military status or a person’s relationship or association with a protected veteran, including spouses and other family members, marital or domestic partner status, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws.

As an equal opportunity employer, Vishay is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact [email protected] assistance.  

This position requires access to information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or the Export Administration Regulations. As such, this position is open only to applicants who qualify as “U.S. Persons” according to U.S. federal law.

Vishay offers a comprehensive suite of benefit programs including health care coverage, financial support programs and other resources designed to help you achieve your personal and professional goals. With us, you'll experience unique career paths, an open and collaborative culture, a stable business that will be there for you, and opportunities to work globally and locally. Do you have the skills we need? Are you ready to power your career as you power the world? If so, apply today.

 Vishay is an AAP and Equal Opportunity Employer