Maintenance Technician

Position SummaryThe position of Maintenance Technician is a hands-on position, that provides technical expertise and participates in the maintenance, repair, and preventive maintenance of facility equipment to reduce downtime while increasing operational efficiency in a validated, cGMP environment. This equipment includes machinery, buildings, computer systems, control systems, safety, and security systems. Additionally, this position includes responsibility for maintaining shop tools, inventory, and keeping the department’s CMMS (computerized maintenance management system) updated all while adhering to Lean and 5S principles. This position will also be required to support after hours emergency response activities on an as needed basis. In addition, this position assists with the development and maintaining of parts inventory systems. Depending on the modality in which this role operates (i.e. Gamma), this is a physical role – requiring strength and endurance.Pay: $21.63 - 30.00 per hour plus a $3.00 shift differentialShift: 5:30 pm - 5:30 am - rotating two week schedule1st week - Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat, Sun**2nd week - Wed, Thur ****Training will be on day shift Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm for 6-8 months. You must be able to move to night shift after training. **What You'll do as a Maintenance TechnicianPerforms technical troubleshooting on a variety of modalities, technologies, and locations. Performs regularly scheduled preventative maintenance on high volume, validated processing equipment. Reviews preventative maintenance tasks for effectiveness and frequency and recommends any continuous improvement changes or Lean practices for implementation to management.Optimizes processing and reduces downtime by performing predictive and preventative maintenance on all equipment, machinery and facility buildings; participating in the installation of new equipment as required; maintaining electrical system, including facility lighting by installing and repairing wiring and fixtures; and performing general maintenance tasks, including landscaping, painting, and carpentry.Contributes to maintaining a safe, secure and clean workplace by conducting the daily, weekly, quarterly and semi-annual safety/maintenance inspections according to pre-established guidelines and schedules; completes related paperwork in a timely and accurate manner to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards, while adhering to all safety procedures, including Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO), following Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and complying with all environmental requirements for waste and disposal.Contributes to production efficiency by completing shift work in a timely manner as well as responding to off shift maintenance calls on a 24-hour rotating on-call responsibility as assigned. Maintaining a spare parts program, and either repairing or deferring action for immediate supervisor decision.Maintains building climate by installing, repairing, servicing, or performing preventative maintenance on HVAC (Heating, ventilation, air-conditioning) systems.Strives for continuous improvement by analyzing new or alternative ways to improve operations, monitoring production efficiency, incorporating staff recommendations into analysis, responds to audit activities in a constructive manner and uses findings to improve operations where possible.Continuously maintains mechanical and technical skills, knowledge, and abilities required for the position. by attending workshops, reviewing trade publications, participating in training and training others to conduct minor, basic repairs to equipment, machinery, etc.; completing necessary certification and re-certification requirements. Contributes to a team effort by performing in accordance to all STERIS policies, GMP, Lean principles and other directives; supports the directives and decisions of higher-level management and performs other duties as assigned.The Experience, Skills and Abilities NeededRequired:High school Diploma or GED.Subject to passing Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) required background check.Minimum of 2 years of related experience in positions demonstrating knowledge of maintenance systems, mechanical processes and production output in a manufacturing/industrial/military environment.Must be clean shaven to wear proper PPE.Ability to effectively read, write and verbally communicate in English. (English and Spanish in PR)Requires working knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, mechanics or electrical applications.Ability to lift up to 50lb regularly.Preferred:Electrical knowledge.Industrial Maintenance experience.PLC experience.Other:Ability to work independently under general guidelines and supervision.Requires computer literacy to include word processing, spreadsheet and software capabilities.Requires effective interpersonal skills as demonstrated through prior experience.Above average organizing, analyzing and a minimum of Level 3 math skills (ratios, proportions, basic algebra) to determine organizational Customer and regulatory problems to formulate corrective action plans.May require PLC/control experience.Able to adapt to changing duties and responsibilities.Requires ability to read blueprints and schematics.Normal hearing range sufficient to hear alarms, bells, horns, etc.What STERIS OffersWe value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, well-being, and financial future.Here is just a brief overview of what we offer:Market Competitive PayExtensive Paid Time Off and (8) added holidaysExcellent Healthcare, Dental and Vision BenefitsLong/Short Term disability coverage401(k) with company matchMaternity & Paternal LeaveAdditional add-on benefits/discounts for programs such as Pet InsuranceTuition Reimbursement and continued educations programsExcellent opportunities for advancement and stable long-term careerYou should be proficient in:Pneumatics ExperienceHydraulics ExperiencePLC Programming ExperienceElectrical Systems & Diagnostics (Heavy Equipment)Industrial Maintenance #J-18808-Ljbffr