Maintenance Technician

divh2Maintenance Technician/h2pThis position works independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function. Performs preventive maintenance and repairs on complex production equipment and systems (e.g., mechanical, electrical). Evaluate and recommend equipment improvements to improve efficiency, capability, and yield. Perform equipment failure analyses (including preventive and unscheduled maintenance). Troubleshoot and diagnose more complex equipment problems. Prepare technical reports to document equipment modifications and equipment maintenance procedures./ppThis position is 1st shift M-F and is 100% onsite at our Southington, CT manufacturing facility./ppEssential Duties Responsibilities/pulliWork as a team with other technicians./liliProvide direct support to the production team for maintenance in performing complex troubleshooting and equipment improvements./liliSpecify ongoing maintenance requirements./liliAct as a technical resource to the maintenance technicians and escalate concerns to supervisor when necessary./liliAssume technical leadership role by providing guidance and mentoring for less experienced technicians./liliResponsible for the successful completion of assigned maintenance tasks or process improvements./liliIntegrate state-of-the-art technology with existing equipment to improve the process./liliFollow up on projects/assignments with minimum supervision./liliParticipate in the maintenance huddles and maintenance improvement discussions as a key team member in respective area of support./liliPlan, coordinate, install, and perform operational checkouts for equipment and processes in the assigned area of responsibility./liliPerform maintenance, repair, complex troubleshooting, redesign, and enhancement of mechanical, and electrical programs./liliResearch and initiates miscellaneous purchase requisitions for materials, spare parts, equipment, and services./liliTroubleshoots and assists in repairs of equipment and processes in area of responsibility. Must make accurate and concise decisions or recommendations./liliRecommends timing appropriate for the situation, to supervisors regarding problem and review spare parts, specifications, SOPs and preventative maintenance for equipment, processes in area of responsibility./liliTrain other plant personnel in specific procedures, methods, and operations regarding processes and equipment as directed./liliReport evaluated test data in the form of verbal, written, electronic and formal presentations to supervisors and/or management for further input./liliPerform due diligence of problem and research potential solutions within existing cGMP, cGDP guidelines, SOPs, and plant policies by cost/effectiveness/ease of operation/clean design./liliAdhere to maintain up-to-date status on pertinent cGMPs, cGDP, SOPs, and plant policies/rules/training./liliServe as technical resource for the plant./liliAssist in line coverage during unexpected absences of the maintenance mechanics when needed./liliPerform other related duties as assigned or required./li/ulpKnowledge Skills/pulliThe position requires a high level of resourcefulness, self-starter, ability to work with minimal supervision, an ability to get things done by overcoming obstacles, anticipating, and resolving problems, making difficult compliant decisions, and finding a way to complete tasks through innovative actions in potentially different areas of the facility./liliAble to interpret Engineering specifications and read engineering drawings./liliMust have thorough knowledge of basic mechanical and electrical principles and the ability to troubleshoot equipment and/or processes to optimize its performance./liliStrong verbal communication, and technical writing ability necessary./liliAbility to exercise diplomacy in the leadership and direction of other employees is necessary. Must be flexible with work schedule and able to work overtime, weekends and adjust their work schedule on short notice, when needed to support plant operations or when requested by their supervisor./liliRequired to become Qualified Fellow Employee (QFE)./liliCandidate must pass the technical skills test./li/ulpCore Competency Functions/pulliProblem Solving - (1). Assist and mentor peers in problem solving and trouble-shooting opportunities (2). Solves chronic equipment issues using a systematic trouble-shooting approach and shares that knowledge with others (3). Transfers lessons learn to colleagues across all platforms and shifts; encourages self-discovery./liliPreventative Maintenance - (1). Assists others with complex repairs and offers knowledge transfer of best practices (2). Addresses chronic issues and reduces mean time to repair through thorough comprehensive equipment restoration (3). Improves PM processes and standards by eliminating waste and establishing best practices/liliCollaboration - (1). Inspires a culture that encourages innovation and improvement suggestions from all mechanics (2). Manages complex people-related situations comfortably, aligning other to ensure seamless collaboration across the organization (3). Recognizes and supports great ideas presented by others and helps move concepts forward/liliContinuous Improvement - (1). Member of a Project team or improvement champion whom others call upon to cascade improvement ideas. (2). Subject Matter Expert in Equipment Breakdown Root Cause Analysis, sharing knowledge with colleagues across all shifts and platforms (3). Leads Quick Improvement events and drive sustainment efforts, promoting inclusion of diverse experiences across multiple platforms/liliPrinciples of Operation - (1). Assists others and transfer knowledge on the operation of complex equipment across multiple platforms (2). Develops and amend technical training and troubleshooting guides (3). Actively improves change-over standards by eliminating wastes within the process and shares best practices with colleagues/li/ulpMinimum Qualifications, Education Experience/pulliMust be at least 18 years of age/liliHigh School diploma required. An associate degree from an accredited college or university is preferred./liliRequires 6-10 years experience with industrial mechanical, electrical or similar systems./liliWelding, pipe fitting, sheet metal work, and/or hydraulic hose fabrication experience preferred./li/ulpWork Environment/pulliThe work environment can range from clean room and proper gowning requirements to a production area that is open, potentially noisy, and with moving equipment./liliMust be able to lift a maximum of 50 lbs. unassisted./liliTypically requires travel less than 5% of the time./li/ulh2About Us/h2pICU Medical has consistently provided you with clinical innovations that help solve real-world challenges./ppWith the acquisition of Hospira Infusion Systems in 2017 and Smiths Medical in 2022, we are now a global market leader with a complete line of clinically-essential IV therapy and high-value critical care products for hospital, alternate site, and home care settings./ppWere ready to bring you consistent quality, innovation, and value in more areas than ever. Our focus allows us to bring you:/pulliDedicated and non-dedicated IV sets and needlefree connectors clinically proven to provide an effective barrier against bacterial transfer and colonization./liliThe industrys broadest IV smart pump offering covering large volume, pain management, and ambulatory needs./liliIV medication safety software providing full IV-EHR interoperability with the highest customer satisfaction and compatibility with more EHR systems than any other company./liliSignificant US IV solutions manufacturing and supply capabilities./li/ulpICU Medical EEO Statement:/ppICU Medical is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We ensure that all qualified applicants receive fair consideration for employment regardless of race, color, nationality or national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, or protected veteran status./ppIf you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to participate in the employment selection process, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io. We are committed to providing equal access and opportunities for all candidates./ppICU Medical EEO Policy Statement/ppKnow Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster/ppICU Medical CCPA Notice to Job Applicants/ph2Job Info/h2ulliJob Identification 1185/liliJob Category Maintenance/liliDegree Level High School Graduate/liliJob Schedule Full time/liliJob Shift First Shift/liliLocations Southington Plant (On-site)/li/ul/div