Senior Facilities Technician

The maintenance technician position is responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production and facility equipment according to safety. This position is responsible for start-up of equipment, preventive maintenance, equipment change-overs, equipment/building repairs, basic/routine facility maintenance while following all safety measures. Assist manager and oversee the maintenance team. Lead projects, schedule repairs and maintenance to adhere to manufacturing schedule. Help with scheduling including time and labor. Update and create drawings or charts to adhere and contribute to matrix.

This role is expected to model our Leadership Behaviors-Integrity & Compliance, Customer Focus, Collaboration, Courage, Team Empowerment, and Accountability & Results-in all aspects of work.
Responsibilities:

• Manage and lead maintenance teams or vendors during routine PMs, projects, new roll outs or procedures.

• Perform routine and emergency maintenance on production and/or lab utility and facility equipment.

• Diagnose problems, replace or repair systems, parts, test and make adjustments to put back in safe operational conditions.

• Perform routine rounds to monitor equipment and facilities to detect faulty operations or equipment.

• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude and ability to support electrical vendors.

• Perform simple machinist duties and set-up machinery/equipment according to specifications and/or directions.

• Perform maintenance actions including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, plumbing, calibrations, troubleshooting and repair of equipment.

• Interpret manuals, drawings, and perform service with documentation as required.

• Support development of Preventive Maintenance and Calibration Tasks and Procedures
  
• Support development of Equipment and program Standard Operations Procedures
  
• Establish PM and Calibration frequencies in collaboration with Facilities and Engineering
  
• Assemble new or modified components, assemblies, and systems.
  
• Oversee projects, repairs or service done by outside vendors/contractors.
  
• Support quality audits and systems; CAPAs, Deviations, GMP investigations.
  
• Support cross functional teams on projects, and aid as required.
  
• Provide SME support on critical systems and spare parts assessments.
  
• Maintain safe and clean work environment and maintain safety compliance
  
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with other employees.
  
• Assume responsibility to ensure work and shutdowns are accomplished on schedule
  
• Escalate and communicate downtime to system and area owners.
  
• Drive Continuous Improvement on matters directly related to:
  
• Perform and assist with other duties as needed by Supervisor/Manager.
  

Qualifications:

• Safety Experience on LOTO, hotwork, heights and other safety methods and procedures
  
  • Strong sense of urgency to focus on high priority task in a timely manner
    
  • Strong electro-mechanical aptitude
    
  • Ability to evaluate and optimize system performance
    
  • Performed system upgrade experience preferred
    
  • Provide technical ownership of manufacturing equipment and systems
    
  • Troubleshooting electrical systems, controls, drives, DC/AC control systems
    
  • Proficient with MS Excel, MS Word, and familiar with MS Project
    
  • Familiar with National Electrical Code, including NFPA70E.
    
  • Self-starter, highly organized, systematic, and precise
    
  • Able to multitask and have a strong sense of urgency.
    

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Degree in engineering discipline desired, or equivalent completion of a craft apprenticeship preferred or multiple years of experience in a lab setting.
  
• BRAM experience desired
  
• 5 years of advanced electrical, mechanical, electro-mechanical, system repair or related experience required.
  
• Licensure of Electrical/Plumbing/HVAC/PLC, or extensive experience within the life science/ medical device industry preferred
  
• Experience in industrial manufacturing with hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical and PLC/electronically controlled equipment and CAD/Solidworks is desired.
  
• Management skills and leadership required.
  
• Knowledge of 5S/6S techniques and Lean Manufacturing Skills desired.
  
• Ability to read and follow P&IDs
  
• Valid Driver’s License Ability to be part of an on-call rotation and have a reliable transportation.
  

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to feel, handle; and talk or hear.
  
• Frequently required to sit; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
  
• Must be able to lift and /or move up to 50 pounds.
  
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include peripheral vision and depth perception.
  

Our mission is to inspire advances in bioprocessing as a trusted partner in the production of biologic drugs that improve human health worldwide. Focused on cost and process efficiencies, we deliver innovative technologies and solutions that help set new standards in bioprocessing. The estimated hourly rate/salary range for this role, based in the United States of America is $35.83/Hr - $48.47/Hr.

Compensation decisions are dependent on several factors including, but not limited to an individual's qualifications, location, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Additionally, employees are eligible to participate in one of our variable cash programs (bonus or commission) and eligible roles may receive equity as part of the compensation package. We offer a wide range of benefits such as paid time off, health/dental/vision, retirement benefits and flexible spending accounts. All compensation and benefits information will be confirmed in writing at the time of offer.