Manufacturing Maintenance Technician III -3rd shift

Overview

Requisition : 34272

At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, our 7,000+ global associates proud to come to work each day, knowing that what we do impacts the lives of patients around the world.
For Terumo, for Everyone, Everywhere.

We make medical devices and related products that are used to collect, separate, manufacture and process various components of blood and cells. With our innovative technologies and service offerings, we touch a patient’s life every second of every day and are committed to continuing to increase the number of patients we serve.
Advancing healthcare with heart.

With some of the best and brightest minds in the industry, an unmatched global footprint, comprehensive benefits and a distinct culture, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is a great place to work, grow and be part of a team that is focused on making a difference.
Join us and help shape wherever we go next. You create your future and ours.

JOB TITLE: Manufacturing Maintenance Technician 3

SHIFT: 3rd shift 9:30 pm - 6:00 am

Job Summary

Works independently to perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot, repair and improve manufacturing equipment, and mentor less experienced technicians. Daily activities to maintain the manufacturing equipment include performing PMs and monitoring equipment performance. Duties include troubleshooting and repair on mechanical, pneumatic; hydraulic, electrical, and controls systems with emphasis on automation, PLCs, and robotic devices. Identifies opportunities to improve equipment performance and manages small projects on semi-automated or fully automated manufacturing equipment.

Essential Duties

• Performs tasks in accordance with company policies, procedures, and guidelines including safety, GMP and cleanroom requirements.
• Completes maintenance activities such as advanced troubleshooting of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, controls and electrical systems to ensure equipment and processes run smoothly.
• Independently troubleshoots complex equipment with a high degree of quality and reliability.
• Contributes to process optimization through equipment design improvements, and improvements to operating and maintenance procedures/activities.
• Ensures calibrations are current on all machines and ensure proper operations after calibration.
• Continues to develop technical skills and knowledge (e.g., additional schooling, self-study, online training, and from more knowledgeable team members).
• Mentors less experienced technicians to help build their skills.
• Maintains a high level of knowledge of the manufacturing technologies, processes and equipment to provide support for all processes and equipment in all areas.
• Responds and executes work with a sense of urgency and utilizes support systems to minimize downtime.

• Completes tasks in a timely fashion and corrects the first time.
• Ability to be cool when working under pressure.
• Collaborates with engineers on complex problem solving.
• Proactively conducts investigations; recommends changes and upgrades to equipment.
• Manages equipment performance improvement projects.
• Contributes to process validation activities.
• Performs routine diagnostic checks on automated systems, monitors automated systems, isolates problems and performs repairs.
• Assists in new technology or equipment specification, installation, and modifications.
• Provides operation training on automated systems to maintenance techs and production operations.
• Works to support dept. KPI’s/Metrics/Objectives.

• May be required to work on other shifts and to be “on call” as needed.
• May lead special projects.
• Provide technical assistance and support to non-production departments regarding projects, installations and repairs.
• Opportunities may exist for domestic/international travel.
• Requires adherence to policies and procedures for hazardous materials, LOTO, equipment guarding, robotic safety, biohazard.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Education

• Required High school diploma or GED.
• Previous coursework/equivalent experience required in PLCs.
• Technical degree programs/certifications desired.

Experience

• Minimum 6 years’ experience in maintenance/technical support in a medical/GMP regulated environment.
• Preferred experience in support of manufacturing.

Skills

• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Highly proficient with tools, instrumentation, and test equipment;
  Proficient with metric and English measurement systems; ability to read and understand complex mechanical, electrical drawings, flowcharts, and other technical drawings; advanced electrical/mechanical knowledge; experience with RF welding theory/process, bonding, ultrasonic welding, hot plate welding, leak testing, etc.; fluency with databases and information systems; advanced understanding of complex automation processes; strong safety compliance; strong troubleshooting and cross-functional collaboration; knowledge in PLCs, Ethernet, Device Net, networks;
  
  root cause analysis; critical thinking; strong communication skills; time management; initiative; adaptability.
• Other…