Maintenance Technician I

Maintenance Technician I

Viant Medical is a global medical device design and manufacturing services provider that partners and innovates with customers to provide the highest quality, life enhancing medical devices. With nearly 6,000 associates across 24 locations worldwide, we offer a unique combination of small-company service and attention with big-company resources.

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB:

The Maintenance Technician I is responsible for the repair and maintenance of all production equipment and machinery as well as for the repair, maintenance and appearance of the facility.

MAIN JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support and uphold the Viant Values: Customer Oriented, Integrity, Servant Leadership, Own It, Teamwork, and Be Agile.
• Treat employees with dignity and respect.
• ATTENDANCE IS PARAMOUNT. All associates are required to report to their scheduled shift on time and work their entire shift.
• Maintain a professional attitude towards coworkers and company.
• Clean assigned workstations.
• Completes the repairs and maintenance of production equipment and machinery.
• The duties will include trouble shooting equipment & machinery, allocating the proper spare parts to complete the repair and to maintain appropriate maintenance documentation.
• Responds to production and/of facility emergencies to maintain production output.
• Establishes priorities based on available information, work processes and current production commitments.
• Performs preventative maintenance on production equipment and machinery as defined by the set of procedures.
• Follow established procedures to maintain lubrication levels and/or to lubricate and adjust production equipment as necessary.
• Responds to safety emergencies and situations requiring immediate attention.
• Additional Duties And Back-Up Responsibilities:
  • Supports production as requested by the production supervisor and/or the maintenance supervisor. Including but not limited to, screw and barrel cleanings, making water hoses, relocating equipment, responding to oil and water spills.
  • Maintains and repairs the facility as necessary, including drywall repair and small building projects and plumbing fixture repair. Performs all duties and directs others creating a safe working environment for our employees and our communities.
  • Performs other duties as necessary

EXPECTATION:

• Develop skills to perform basic, repetitive and manual activities in the job.
• Use existing procedures to solve straightforward problems.
• Master all requirements of Maintenance Technician I in order to advance to Maintenance Technician II.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education/Certification:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

EXPERIENCE:

• Must be 18 years of age
• 1-2 years maintenance experience, preferably in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Specialized training in electricity - high and low voltage systems preferred
• Machine control
• programmable controllers and ability to read electrical blueprints and schematics
• Specialized training in hydraulics systems and components and be able to read hydraulic blueprints and schematics

SKILLS/ COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work as a team
• Ability to do repetitive work
• Ability to read, understand and follow specification sheets
• Basic mathematical skills to understand variation
• Ability to use measuring devices and hand tools

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Light work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects.
• Excellent vision & hand-eye coordination
• Extended periods of bending, lifting, standing, and sitting
• Significant use of hands
• Frequently required to lift up to 30 lbs
• Must be able and willing to wear personal protective equipment as required including:
• Protective eyewear
• Hair net
• Protective gowning (lab coat, hood)

WORK CONDITIONS:

• Climate Controlled in the summer months
• Clean Room Environment (hospital grade cleanliness)
• Clean, Comfortable Setting