Maintenance Technician

The Opportunity:

Avantor is seeking a Maintenance Technician to install, maintain, and repair manufacturing equipment and fixtures.

They conduct basic maintenance activities primarily on machinery and related equipment, maintains repair and maintenance records, troubleshoots problems and escalates non-routine and complex issues.

This is a full-time position available at our Visalia, CA location.

How you will thrive and create an impact:

• Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic equipment, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.
• Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Maintains accurate history logs for all machines for use in identifying and diagnosing problems.
• Assist in troubleshooting, repairs and maintains electrical and electronic circuitry, hydraulic systems, plumbing, valving, filters, tanks, pumps, etc.
• Repairs, maintains and facility equipment.
• Strives to improve machine performance, and to minimize downtime through prior planning and quick thorough machine repairs.
• Provides mechanical support for production personnel.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What we're looking for:

• Education: Minimum of High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience:
• Minimum of 1 to 2 years of maintenance, mechanical or electrical experience in an industrial or educational setting.
• Thorough understanding of maintenance, reliability, Mechanical Integrity and Quality Assurance, and Process Safety Management best practices, preferred.
• Experience working in an ISO Certified, FDA Regulated, or cGMP environment preferred.
• Preferred industry experience with machine set-up fundamentals and solid troubleshooting skills.
• Additional Qualifications:
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Equipment/facility maintenance, technical understanding, basic safety, and power tools knowledge.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Flexible and self-motivated.
• Knowledge of process piping, auto valves, exhaust/dust collection systems, and screw/belt conveyors.
• Must be able to work on gearboxes, agitators, and pumps.
• Ability to repair electrical/mechanical machinery throughout the plant; necessary skills include: electrical, pneumatics, PLC logic, welding.

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL EFFORT: Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, dust or gases. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Required to stand and walk for a large part of the working day. Physical requirements include talking, hearing, bending/stooping, squatting, reaching above shoulder height, crouching, kneeling, balancing and pushing/pulling. Also requires some lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling up to 50 pounds with or without assistance. Use of both hands for repetitive actions such as grasping and manipulating. Specific vision abilities include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.