Calibration and Maintenance Technician

Calibration and Maintenance Technician (Contract)

Location:

Groton, CT, United States (On-site)

Contract:

11 months 13 days

Published 2 days ago

Under minimal supervision and working within documented operational procedures, maintain facility cGMP mechanical equipment. Lead complex mechanical repairs, perform instrument calibrations, and lock out tag outs supporting facility project upgrades or routine maintenance. Initiate, complete and close on-demand and scheduled work orders.

Participate in training other technicians on new equipment and upgrades.

Assist operational staff with problem solving and equipment troubleshooting.

Participate in department meetings and safety meetings as required.

Committed to continually improving skills through participation in educational opportunities, whether offered on the job, within or outside the facility, to increase knowledge base.

May be asked to work on a flexible schedule to meet the department needs in the facility when required.

• Perform calibrations in compliance with site policies and procedures, ensuring traceability to NIST standards.
• Conduct preventive and predictive maintenance on production and utility equipment.
• Install, specify, and calibrate process instrumentation and laboratory devices.
• Troubleshoot and repair instrumentation and automation systems.
• Read and interpret equipment schematics, logic diagrams, and engineering drawings.
• Use calibration tools and equipment safely and effectively.
• Maintain accurate documentation of calibration and maintenance activities.

• High School Diploma with 2+ years of experience in equipment, electrical and/or instrumentation maintenance, computer skills, and familiarity with GMP fundamentals.
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated capability to support others within a matrix development team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Associate degree (Science or technical discipline).
• Mechanical aptitude and desire to execute hands on manual labor.
• Experience with Delta V Production Control System.
• Experience in a Pharmaceutical cGMP manufacturing environment.

• Able to lift more than 50 lbs.
• Able to wear personal protective equipment and work in proximity of hazardous materials.

• Candidate must be able and willing to work outside of standard day shift hours and on weekends as necessary.

Min Pay Rate: $30 per hour
Max Pay Rate: $33 per hour

Comprehensive Benefits Package available based on eligibility, including Short-Term Disability (STD), Long-Term Disability (LTD), supplemental and voluntary life insurance.