Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Shift would start out from 9-5:30 / 8:30 - 5:00 and eventually shift to a swing shift, possibly 11:00am - 7:30pm Monday to Friday with possible overtime

2-5 years experience in a maintenance role - manufacturing and equipment/facilities preferred

Mechanical background and experience

Basic knowledge of hand tools and power tools, mechanical systems, preventative maintenance procedures, safety practices (lock out tag/out, PPE, etc.)

GME/GMP experience preferred

Experience in reading drawings, P&IDs, electrical and mechanical schematics

Experience/knowledge of HVAC, pumps, servos/motors, chillers, freezers, air handlers, compressors

Strong problem solving skills and basic electrical and mechanical troubleshooting

Experience with Maximo software a plus

Typical tasks:

• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment and facilities
• Replace worn parts and perform minor repairs
• Respond to maintenance requests and equipment breakdowns
• Troubleshoot malfunctioning or line-down equipment to ensure manufacturing continues running
• Assist senior maintenance technician with complex repairs
• Document completed work per GMP requirements and maintain maintenance records
• Follow all safety and environmental procedures

Summary:

Support plant production through troubleshooting, maintenance, and repairs of manufacturing and facilities equipment, fixtures, and systems through preventative maintenance procedures and root cause analysis.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoots, repairs, and performs preventative maintenance on medical device manufacturing equipment, hydraulics, pneumatic systems, motor and machine controls, electrical systems, and electronics.
• Resolves issues related to equipment, process, compliance; performs unscheduled maintenance and responds to trouble calls in a timely manner.
• Performs daily preventative maintenance tasks to ensure equipment is operational.
• Works in a safe manner always, and is trained in Arc Flash, Lock Out Tag Out, Basic Electrical Safety, Ladder Safety, and other plant programs.
• Ensure work order system, maintenance, and facility procedures are followed and completed properly, including pre-approvals and signoffs.
• Follows Good Documentation Practices (GDP) as always outlined by policies and procedures. Document all work in CMMS as required.
• Responsible to maintain spare parts inventory of their assigned area.
• Strict adherence to environmental health and safety (EHS) and manufacturing SOP, policies, and procedures to ensure safe and quality products are always produced.
• Works with EHS to ensure compliance with global requirements.
• Performs modification, upgrades, and new installation of equipment and machinery.
• Participates in department and site continuous improvement projects.
• All other tasks assigned as required to support plant production and operational excellence.

Qualifications:

• Must have good written and verbal communication skills (ability to read, write and speak fluent English) and understanding of cGMP regulations.
• Good procedural writing skills.
• Good computer skills (Microsoft Windows based software, email, Microsoft Office Suite, internet sites, and PDFs).
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). Maximo preferred.
• Experience with programmable logic controllers (PLC) systems (Siemens, Allen Bradley, Omron). SCADA/EMS/Client experience preferred.
• Experience with motor controls, variable speed/variable frequency drives, servos, stepper motors, high speed packaging equipment, pneumatic systems.
• Candidate must be capable of reading and working with electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, building drawings, and part diagrams.
• Working knowledge of photo eyes/sensors, limit switches, proximity sensors, temperature controllers, inkjet printers, and vision systems (Cognex, Keyence preferred).
• Experience performing maintenance and troubleshooting of high-speed manufacturing/packaging equipment, including pick-and-place systems, conveyors, pneumatic systems, hydraulic systems, continuous inkjet printing systems, ultrasonic welders, extrusion equipment, rubber processing equipment.
• Experience working on facility equipment, including compressed air systems, vacuum systems, HVAC equipment, RO water systems. Some machining, welding, tooling experience preferred
• Electrical knowledge and experience with AC/DC motors and drives, electrical systems up to 480V 3-Phase, relays, switches, sensors, solenoids, servo motors, low voltage systems.
• Incumbent must work in a clean room environment,…