Equipment Maintenance Specialist II

Job Description

Equipment Maintenance Specialist II

Pay Rate: $35 - $40 per hour

Type : Contract through 2/12, possibility for extension

Hours : M-F 9-5

Overview

The Equipment Maintenance Specialist II works with the Repair & Maintenance Manager to maintain, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on process equipment and instrumentation used in the manufacture, packaging, and testing of product. This includes reactors, dryers, chromatography and filtration skids, lyophilizers, transfer systems, parts washers, and associated process instrumentation.

What You Will Do

• Operate, monitor, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair process equipment such as reactors, dryers, chromatography and filtration skids, lyophilizers, transfer systems, and parts washers.
• Complete all assigned work orders for process equipment within the required timeframe and within the production window agreed with the area owner.
• Execute preventive maintenance as scheduled in the CMMS and help maintain an effective PM program as directed by Management, including recommending PM frequency and task content changes based on historical trends.
• Document repairs, adjustments, and equipment replacement per SOPs and cGMP regulations, including accurate and contemporaneous work order records.
• Support equipment installation, relocation, commissioning, and decommissioning activities.
• Coordinate scheduled work with department heads and Production planning to minimize downtime and production delay.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 7+ years of relevant experience, OR Associate’s Degree or trade school certification with 5+ years of relevant experience
• Experience with process equipment and high mechanical ability
• Basic computer knowledge, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate proactively and keep management aware of potential issues
• Ability to organize, multitask, and work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Detail oriented, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems
• Flexibility to work hours based on business needs, which may include some nights and occasional weekends
• Ability to work a rotating on-call schedule (weekends)
• Familiarity with standard laboratory practices
• Familiarity with Environmental Health and Safety regulations