Maintenance Technician IV

Maintenance Technician IV

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference? At Mesa Labs we're passionate about protecting the vulnerable by enabling scientific breakthroughs, ensuring product integrity, increasing patient and worker safety, and improving quality of life around the world.

At Mesa Labs we offer competitive wages, including bonus opportunity, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Base Compensation Range: $33.89/hr - $42.43/hr this position is eligible for an annual 10% bonus opportunity in addition to the base salary.

Outstanding Benefits and Perks:
We are proud to offer a variety of benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees:

• Eligible for benefits the first day of the month after you start
• Tiered Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance options
• Health savings (HSA), healthcare & dependent care flexible spending (FSA) accounts
• Company paid short term and long-term disability (unless covered by a state disability plan)
• Company paid life insurance and AD&D
• 3 weeks of accrued vacation time; accruals begin on Day
• Paid sick leave of 48 hours per calendar year
• Eligible employees may receive four (4) weeks paid Care Giver leave after 1 year of service or in accordance with state leave laws
• 401(k) plan that provides a 4% Safe Harbor company match on a 4% employee contribution that begins on Day 1
• Employee Wellness and Financial Assistance Resources through Cigna and NY Life
• Nine (9) paid company holidays per year
• Overtime opportunities

Sterilization and Disinfection Control division manufactures and sells biological and chemical indicators that assess the effectiveness of sterilization and disinfection processes for pharmaceutical, healthcare, and dental industries.

Job Summary

The Maintenance Technician IV is a senior role responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving complex systems and equipment in a manufacturing facility. With expert-level knowledge in mechanical, electrical, and automation systems, this technician leads repairs, mentors junior staff, and handles preventive maintenance. The role also involves advanced system analysis, upgrades, and projects to enhance equipment reliability and performance, requiring strong leadership, independence, and a focus on continuous improvement.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Expert-Level Troubleshooting & Repairs:
  • Diagnose and resolve complex equipment failures on a wide range of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automation systems.
  • Utilize advanced diagnostic tools and analytical methods to troubleshoot and repair critical production equipment, including PLCs, SCADA systems, robotics, CNC machinery, and HVAC systems.
  • Lead major repairs of high-priority equipment, ensuring minimal production downtime and ensuring long-term system reliability.
  • Perform root cause analysis on recurring equipment failures and implement corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence.
• Preventive and Predictive Maintenance:
  • Develop and execute comprehensive preventive maintenance (PM) schedules for all production equipment and facility systems to maximize uptime and extend equipment life.
  • Implement predictive maintenance techniques, including vibration analysis, thermography, and oil analysis, to identify potential issues before they lead to failure.
  • Ensure that PM programs meet or exceed manufacturer recommendations and compliance with internal operational standards.
  • Document and track maintenance activities, ensuring all PM, corrective actions, and repairs are logged and aligned with compliance and safety requirements.
• Equipment Installations & System Upgrades:
  • Lead the installation, setup, and testing of new equipment, ensuring proper integration into existing systems.
  • Manage the commissioning of new or upgraded machinery, ensuring proper configuration and calibration, and verifying that all functions meet production and quality specifications.
  • Evaluate and recommend improvements or modifications to existing equipment and systems to enhance productivity, efficiency, and safety.
  • Oversee the installation of automation systems, ensuring proper integration with existing systems and ensuring minimal disruption to production.
• Maintenance System Improvements &…