Facilities Technician I 1st Shift

Nature and Scope A technical position involving facility repairs and maintenance activities intended to keep the facility equipment (i.e. office, security, comfort cooling, and general equipment) operational and in compliance with GMP’s. Essential Duties and Responsibilities A. Perform Preventative Maintenance Tasks Follow written PM procedures. Accurately complete PM paperwork, including work orders and logbooks in accordance with existing company policies, procedures, Current Good Manufacturing Practices, health and safety requirements. Perform PM of all types of plant equipment including coordinating access to equipment working around customer’s needs. B. Execute Repairs Respond to customer requests and/or alarm conditions. Assess equipment failures/breakdowns, systematically identify problems, and restore to operation. Accurately document repair activities. C. Support Facility Operations Complete small facility projects (painting, light carpentry, drywall, lighting, etc) Coordinate with Site Service Providers (landscaping, snow removal, pest control, etc) Troubleshoot issues that arise. D. Contractor Support Support contractors performing tasks within building. Ensure that contractor employees follow company safety and cGMP standards. Oversee technical quality of work performed. E. Lead Small Projects Manage small ( We all must embrace the QUALITY culture. Qualifications and Requirements H.S. diploma or GED required. Trade School/certification in a technical discipline preferred. 1-5 years of experience in maintenance in a manufacturing or lab environment preferred. Experience working in a Pharmaceutical or similar regulated industry preferred. Must be comfortable in the use of Microsoft Office Applications, including Microsoft Word, and Excel. Basic knowledge of CMMS (computerized maintenance management) systems. Basic knowledge of electrical systems and electronics. Basic understanding of pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical control systems such as PID Controllers, smart devices, programmers/communicators, and multimeters. Basic understanding of engineering principles as they apply to facility equipment. Basic knowledge of Building Automation Systems. Some background in troubleshooting mechanical and electrical control problems. Details oriented. Hands-on ability to isolate problems and identify root cause of issues. Ability to focus on problem at hand in systematic manner. Able to troubleshoot systems and instruments. Ability to clearly describe technical issues. Ability to clearly and neatly document work performed. Ability to follow PM procedures that clearly define required tasks. Working knowledge of OSHA safe work practices. Working understanding of cGMP, GDP, and FDA requirements as they apply to maintenance a plus. Ability to read P&ID’s, electrical drawings, and blueprints. Ability to work independently with some supervision. Good organizational, interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written). Comfortable working in production environment with multiple priorities. Able to work effectively as a team member. Able to juggle multiple tasks with supervisory guidance. Comfortable working in culture of performance that emphasizes responsiveness. Works to ensure that customer timelines are understood and met. Flexibility to work multiple shifts and off hours during shutdown plus some overtime. Must be able to read documents in Standard English such as Standard Operating Procedures, maintenance schedules and operating manuals. Ability to work overtime as needed. Physical Environment and Physical Requirements Employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. American Regent celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. FMLA poster: Know Your Rights: Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal (eeoc.gov) Employee Polygraph Protection Act: Our values define who we are. They are the fundamental beliefs of our organization and guide our actions and behavior. They influence the way we work with each other, the way we serve our clients, and the way we engage with our communities. Supporting patient health and enhancing the quality of life for animals are our guiding principles. Our promise is to provide the healthcare marketplace with a steady supply and broad portfolio of branded and generic specialty injectables. American Regent, Inc., a Daiichi Sankyo Group Company, is a top-10 injectable manufacturer. For over 50 years, we have been developing, manufacturing, and supplying high-quality generic and branded injectables for healthcare providers and veterinarians across the United States and Canada. For 20 years, American Regent has been a leader in IV iron therapy and we supply two of the top-selling brands in the US today. For over 30 years, we have supplied the leading joint health products for horses and dogs. We have locations in New York, Ohio, and California and sales territories nationwide. #J-18808-Ljbffr American Regent, Inc.