Maintenance Technician/Engineering Technician - 6PM - 6 AM Mon - Thur

Position : Maintenance Technician/Engineering Technician

Location : Sparks, MD

Duration : 12 Months

Total Hours/week : 40

Client : Medical Devices Company

Job Category : Engineering/Technical

Level of Experience : Mid-Level

Employment Type : Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens or GC Holders or GC EAD or OPT or EAD or CPT)

B Shift = Monday thru Thursday 6pm-6am (nights)

Must Have:

This position is highly technical Woking on machines that manufacture medical equipment
Must have awareness of FDA and ISO regulations
Must have good job history
Must have high school diploma or GED + relevant experience

Job Description:

Job Overview

• Reports directly to Engineering Manager or reports to Production Supervisor.
• Performs routine set up, operation, minor and major routine maintenance, preventative maintenance (PM) and troubleshooting of highly complex/automated manufacturing equipment.
• Responsibilities include production, quality, downtime and waste levels of machine operation.
• Perform mechanical, pneumatic and electrical maintenance (including preventive) repairs, adjustments, inspection and monitoring of production and/or facilities related equipment and machinery.
• Uses judgment and consultation to analyze, troubleshoot and repair complex equipment and machinery.
• Must project positive attitude with good team skills.
• Effectively works in a team setting, supporting team goals and objectives.
• Make effective decisions relative to position requirements.
• Uses judgment to plan, perform, make decisions, troubleshoot and problem solve in performance of all maintenance tasks.

Job Responsibilities

• Performs routine set up, operation, minor and major routine maintenance, preventative maintenance (PM) and troubleshooting of highly complex/automated manufacturing equipment.
• Controls and adjusts machine settings.
• Responsibilities include production, quality, downtime and waste levels of machine operation.
• Perform mechanical, pneumatic and electrical maintenance (including preventive) repairs, adjustments, inspection and monitoring of production and/or facilities related equipment and machinery.
• Uses judgment to plan, perform, make decisions, troubleshoot and problem solve in performance of all maintenance tasks.
• Prioritizes daily work assignments to meet production needs and department goals.
• Responsible for preventive maintenance scheduling, completion of work orders and tasks as assigned.
• Supports installation and removal of equipment, and performance of required corrective maintenance.
• Consistent presence in production departments.
• Monitors the production lines and proactively evaluates equipment performance for repairs and continuous improvement.
• Must demonstrate mechanical aptitude to complete changeover of equipment and some operator level preventive maintenance.
• Assist with root-cause analysis activities for process or product exceptions.
• Checks work using prescribed gauges, jig and fixtures to measure close tolerances.
• Ensures accurate documentation of all relevant quality, safety and maintenance documents.
• To be done in conjunction with Engineering, Quality and Production supervision:
• Organizes, executes and directs improvement projects to increase equipment utilization.
• Identifies, troubleshoots, and resolves complex issues associated with the machine performance and/or product quality.
• Advises on proper content of PM task list and frequency of execution.
• Assists with the installation, debug, and start-up of all new or modified production equipment.
• Works with general supervision.
• Works with external contractors and vendor as needed
• Demonstrates the ability to follow established procedures according to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Must follow all client housekeeping policies and procedures
• Must follow all client safety policies and procedures
• Must be able to work overtime as required to meet client business requirements
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED & Certificate and 2 years of experience in relevant field
• High School Diploma or GED with 4 years relevant experience required
• Relevant Fields: Electrical / Electronics Technician, Electromechanical Technician, Mechanical Engineering Technician, Industrial Programmer, Electrician, Machine Builder / Repairer, Machinist, Refrigeration Mechanic, Welding Repairer

Knowledge/Basic Skills:

• Time management skills required to ensure all tasks are completed without delay
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills required to work with various teams
• Mechanical, pneumatic and electrical skills, must analyze, troubleshoot and repair complex equipment and machinery.
• Ability to read electrical and pneumatic schematics
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, diagrams and equipment specifications.
• Flexible and adaptable in working with/on a variety of equipment, processes, projects or assignments.
• Understanding and use of trades mathematics, calibration techniques, and precision measuring instruments essential.
• Constant mental and visual attention performing moderately complex work requiring close limits of accuracy and tolerances.
• Must be knowledgeable in the following areas
• Use of a PC including MS Excel & MSWord.
• Demonstrate mechanical aptitude
• Demonstrate electrical aptitude
• Demonstrate hydraulics, pneumatics aptitude
• Ability to use multimeter
• Sensor technology
• Basic plumbing (fluid and pneumatic)
• Power transmission (gear box, motors, belt and chain drives)
• -Basic machining
• Electrical troubleshooting of circuits from low level signals up to 480 VAC.

Additional experience PREFERRED:

• Troubleshooting of Industrial Control Systems (instrumentation, ladder logic, relay logic, vfd, servo etc.)
• Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency of PLC operations, robotics, and vision systems.
• Mechanical design (AutoCad, Solidworks, etc.)
• SAP maintenance module or equivalent computerized system (welding)

Basic skills in use of mill, lathe, welding, bearing press