Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Avantor is seeking a Maintenance Technician to handle day-to-day maintenance and repair of processing equipment, utilities, and the building. This is a full-time position located at our Paris, KY office. Work Schedule: Training will be on the day shift for the first 90 days.

How you will thrive and create an impact:

• Maintains the building electrical system and heating and cooling equipment.
• Performs maintenance such as doors, floors, docks, overhead doors, roof downspouts, product racks, materials handling equipment, and in-process equipment.
• Completes required reports when maintenance tasks are concluded.
• Answers security alarm calls as needed.
• Performs as part of a team.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What we're looking for:

Education: High School diploma or equivalent. Associate's or technical school preferred.

Experience: 3 years of applicable direct experience in a similar position.

Additional Qualifications:

• Skills in mathematics, personal computers, and related applications are vital.
• Interpersonal and communication skills are important.
• Knowledge of HVAC systems is required.
• Knowledge and experience with industrial electricity and electronics preferred.
• Knowledge and experience with pump and piping systems.
• Knowledge and experience with conveyor systems.
• Ability to utilize specialized tools such as welding, torching, bending, threading equipment, etc.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Troubleshooting and field repair experience is preferred.

Environmental Working Conditions & Physical Effort:

The work environment characteristics and physical effort described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is exposed to an industrial warehouse environment. The associate works near moving mechanical machinery, and the noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The job requires working at heights, exposure to temperature changes, driving equipment, and may involve exposure to dust, fumes, or gases.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science. The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor. We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

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