Maintenance Technician (US)

The Opportunity

Under moderate supervision, installs, maintains, and repairs manufacturing equipment and fixtures. Conducts basic maintenance activities primarily on machinery and related equipment. Maintains repair and maintenance records. Troubleshoots problems and escalates non-routine and complex issues.

Major Job Duties And Responsibilities (List In Order Of Importance)

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.

Qualifications (Education/Training, Experience And Certifications)

Minimum high school diploma; higher continuing education in related area considered a plus.

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

Knowledge Skills And Abilities (Those Necessary To Perform The Job Competently)

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 (Under Typical Positions)

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.