Senior Production Maintenance Technician

Senior Production Maintenance Technician

Curium is the world's largest nuclear medicine company with more than a century of industry experience. We develop, manufacture and distribute world-class radiopharmaceutical products to help patients around the globe. Our proven heritage combined with a pioneering approach are the hallmarks to deliver innovation, excellence and unparalleled service. With manufacturing facilities across Europe and the United States, Curium delivers SPECT, PET and therapeutic radiopharmaceutical solutions for life-threatening diseases to over 14 million patients annually. The name 'Curium' honors the legacy of pioneering radioactive researchers Marie and Pierre Curie, after whom the radioactive element curium was named and emphasizes our focus on nuclear medicine. The tagline 'Life Forward' represents our commitment to securing a brighter future for all those we serve: An enhanced quality of care for our patients. A trusted partner to our customers. A supportive employer to our valued team.

Summary of Position: To support preventative maintenance and repairing of production equipment and special projects as required of the manufacturing department. Perform a variety of duties in electronic, mechanical, electromechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic or optical areas, including troubleshooting, adjusting, testing, and maintaining manufacturing equipment, components, devices, or systems.

Schedule: Sunday - Thursday 4am - 12:30pm. Ability to work overtime when necessary

Essential Functions: Be self-motivated and able to work as a member of a team when needed. Ensure a safe and quality working environment through training, awareness, and compliance to safety guidelines and SOP's. Follow and promote on-the-job safety expectations, including wearing proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and following cGMP rules and guidelines in all designated areas. Maintain proper housekeeping expectations. Work from schematics, engineering drawings, and written or verbal instructions. Perform all assigned PM's and work orders on time and make preventative maintenance checks and inspections as required. Perform alignment checks; make adjustments, modifications, and replacements as directed. Respond to production-down issues in a manner that minimizes downtime. Troubleshoot electrical, hydraulics, pneumatics and mechanical system in an industrial environment. Test equipment after repairs and leave equipment and area in a clean, safe condition. Identify and purchase/maintain spare parts inventory. Maintain operational compliance with US and international regulatory agencies and guidelines (i.e. FDA, EU, HC, TGA, PIC/S, ISO, USP, NRC, cGMP, etc.). Provide leadership to other engineers through effective communications, coaching, training and development; eliminate roadblocks in order for the team to move forward.

Requirements: Technical certification in Industrial Maintenance, Electrical systems or related field required. Six or more years of relevant experience required. Required experience with industrial/commercial electricity, Building Management Systems, strong troubleshooting skills. Preferred experience with pipefitting, WFI or USP water systems, air compressors and vacuum systems, chilled water system maintenance and operation, welding, machining, shop equipment operations, 3-D printing and Root Cause Analysis.

Working Conditions: Willingness to work in plant producing radioactive materials and requiring all employees to participate in safety programs designed to minimize potential and/or actual exposure levels. Responsibilities include the ability to lift up to 70 pounds, kneeling, crouching, twisting the upper body, walking, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, reaching, must be able to physically negotiate stairs and evacuation ladders with or without accommodation, wear and operate safety equipment, enter vessels, and inspect equipment. Material handling devices (e.g., hand truck, fork truck, and conveyors) are used when possible, however, use of proper lifting and movement techniques is necessary to prevent injury. Must be willing to wear a variety of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and hearing protection as needed. May be required to sit or stand for long periods of 8+ hours a day while performing duties. Must possess good hand-eye coordination; close attention to detail is required. Must be able to work indoors and outdoors with exposure to mechanical/moving parts, hazards including corrosive, flammable and toxic material, dust, dirt, odors, and irritants. Willingness to complete safety training within allotted timeframes, and work in a team-based environment. Must be able to work outside of regular work hours, including off shift, weekend, and holiday work as business needs require.

Equal Opportunity Employer Curium is an equal opportunity employer and believes everyone deserves respect, dignity and equality. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.