Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Repair and maintain plant equipment and facilities to enhance a safe and efficient operation.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Make inspection tours of manufacturing areas to see that the equipment is operating smoothly and efficiently.
• Make diagnosis of equipment which is malfunctioning by means of observing, listening and measuring critical measurable parameters; then making corrections and repairs such as:
• Adjustment or changes in settings of complex equipment involving intricate adjustments and the use of special tools.
• As required, replace parts such as gears, mechanical seals on pumps and agitators, cams, belts, shafts, etc.
• After replacements are made, clean the equipment and make the necessary adjustments to assure a smooth and efficient operation.
• As needed, dismantle equipment to make repairs and/or overhaul and reassemble equipment.
• Assist in change-over of production lines from one product to another.
• Instruct employees assigned to assist on specific jobs and give advice when lower level mechanic is working or training on unfamiliar equipment.
• Notify supervisor when condition of equipment indicates the need for other skills.
• Have method of communicating with plant personnel on off-shifts.
• Work from blueprints and sketches to fabricate minor components for production equipment using basic machine shop equipment.
• Perform plumbing functions (measure, cut, thread and hang pipe).
• Performing piping and equipment work of moderate complexity as it relates to future process changes.
• Perform millwright work in the form of equipment erection, locating and anchoring.
• Maintain work areas and shop in neat and orderly condition. Clean up after each job.
• Participate on various focus groups to enhance operations at the JANSSEN PHARMACEUTICALS, Inc. plant site as requested by supervision.
• Complete training programs as requested by supervision.
• Perform any other maintenance job as abilities are applicable.

Additional position requirements:

• Carries out duties in compliance with all state and federal regulations and guidelines including FDA, EPA, OSHA and DEA. Complies with all company and site policies and procedures.
• Assume responsibility for the environmental affects of work performed and for the identification and recording of environmental problems as they arise.
• Follow all applicable aspects of the site Environmental Management System as it pertains to normal job duties.
• Make routine priority decisions, questions instruction when aware of potential problems.
• Understands and responsibly performs duties with attention to quality, safety and environmental matters. Items include; wearing appropriate personal protective equipment, recognizing, reporting and appropriately responding to hazards in the work area (spills/accidents/near misses), maintaining proper housekeeping at all times, properly labeling and storing chemical, plus all other relevant job requirements
• Must be available to work overtime as assigned and on an emergency basis.
• Comply with all safety rules, policies and procedures with the intent to maintain a safe working environment. Report all safety incidents, accidents, or injuries to supervision immediately.
• Work on other projects or assignments as requested by management.
• Work rotating shifts including weekends and holidays on a continuous and regular basis.
• Attend all regularly scheduled safety meetings.

Qualifications:

Education and/or experience:

• High school diploma and technical school training in a mechanical trade and industrial mechanical experience; at least four (4) years experience as an industrial mechanic; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language skills:

• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and technical procedure manuals.
• Write routine reports and correspondence.

Mathematical skills:

• Calculate figures and amounts and being able to use fractions, decimals, and percentages.
• Apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Other skills abilities or qualifications:

• Ability to:
• replace of any pump mechanical seal without any assistance
• fabricate and install threaded piping as per engineering drawings
• erect, locate, and anchor equipment as per engineering drawings
• Ability to work under hazardous conditions including strenuous exertion and chemical handling.
• Computer literate

Physical demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must be able to work in confined spaces with supplied air.
• Must be able to work at heights up to 30 feet.
• Good physical fitness with capacity for lifting, pushing, and pulling 50 pounds.
• Must be able to qualify for respiratory protective equipment use.

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual…