Maintenance Technician - Alere

Maintenance Technician

A maintenance technician is responsible for inspecting, maintaining, and repairing machinery, equipment, and systems within a facility. This role is essential for ensuring that all equipment is operating efficiently, minimizing downtime, and preventing costly breakdowns.

Essential Functions

• Comply with safety policies and procedures.
• Inspect machinery, equipment, and systems to identify issues and ensure they are functioning properly and efficiently.
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks to keep equipment in good working condition and prevent breakdowns.
• Accurately diagnose and troubleshoot issues with equipment and systems, using diagnostic tools and their own expertise.
• Perform repairs or replace parts as necessary.
• Work with both electrical and mechanical systems within the facility.
• Respond to emergency repair requests to address urgent issues and minimize downtime.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance and repair activities, including work orders, equipment manuals, and inventory.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, supervisors, and other departments to coordinate work, share information, and address issues.
• Stay up-to-date with advancements in technology and new maintenance techniques.
• Must keep work area clean and organized to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Generates work orders and closes them in operating systems once they are completed.
• May be required to be on-call.
• Regular attendance, timeliness, and scheduling flexibility.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must be able to follow safety protocols and adhere to company safety standards.
• Must have technical expertise of mechanical and electrical systems, problem-solving ability, manual dexterity, attention to detail, and communication skills.
• Ability to diagnose issues with equipment and systems by using diagnostic tools, observing symptoms, and testing components.
• Skilled in the use of a wide range of hand and power tools, such as wrenches, screwdrivers, impact wrenches, and pneumatic tools.
• Adaptable and willing to learn and multi-task and set priorities. Ability to work effectively in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Ability to collaborate and work with coworkers to solve complex problems.
• Ability to stay up to date with advancements in technology and new maintenance techniques.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and other pertinent operating systems.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent. Vocational or technical training certificate or associate's degree in related field a plus
• 1-3 years' experience in a relevant field.

Essential Physical Requirements/Work Environment

The employee should possess the ability to:

• Be exposed to sounds or noise levels that maybe uncomfortable
• Withstand exposure to temperature extremes inside or out
• Prolong standing or in stationary position
• Complete repetitive movements
• Bend and/or twist
• Lift/move/transport items up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work around dust, chemicals, and other substances, and in various environmental conditions
• Must tolerate an environment with inside ambient temperatures.
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (hearing, vision and hard hat protection, safety shoes etc.)