Journeyman Maintenance Technician

JOURNEYMAN MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN in Springfield, MO

Curia provides global contract research and manufacturing services to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. Join our talented workforce, where a commitment to excellence and a customer focused attitude is everything. We pursue excellence because our work has the power to improve patients' lives with the pharmaceuticals we develop and manufacture.  

We are looking for a talented Journeyman Maintenance Technician to join our team in Springfield Missouri.  In this role you will have the opportunity to work on plant equipment and facilities performing Corrective Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance and assisting with designated installations of new equipment.  

Join our talented workforce, where a commitment to excellence and a customer focused attitude is everything. We pursue excellence because our work has the power to improve patients' lives with the pharmaceuticals we develop and manufacture

We proudly offer

+  Generous benefit options (eligible first day of employment)  

+  Paid training, vacation and holidays

+  Career advancement opportunities  

+  Employer Paid Pension Program

+  And more!  

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:

+  ELECTRICAL:  Troubleshoot three phase motors using an amp probe, volt meter or megar.  Troubleshoot/repair manual or magnetic starters with momentary contact switch.  Troubleshoot/replace limit switch and solenoid.  Change rotation of equipment if needed.  Check and replace breakers if determined to be faulty.
Replace motors correctly according to nomenclature classification and discern which motor is appropriate for the area (i.e. explosion proof versus non-explosion proof).

+   PIPE FITTING:  Do all phases of pipe fitting; including reading blue prints, cutting pipe, threading pipe, running pipe in a complicated configuration off of a print.

+   WELDING:  Be able to demonstrate proficiency in several phases of welding, (e.g., shielded arc welding, tig welding, the ability to use a plasma cutter, and knowledge of Oxy-Acetylene cutting and welding.

+  PUMPS:.  Fix and replace key elements of positive displacement or centrifugal pumps using any special tools.

+  BOILERS/COMPRESSORS:  Have a high level of understanding of how a boiler works and a degree of understanding of compressors.  Troubleshoot/repair/restart boilers.

+  MACHINES:  Be able to demonstrate the ability to safely use several key pieces of equipment in a shop, (e.g., drill press, hydraulic press, power hacksaw, power cold saw, iron worker).

+  HAND TOOLS:  Have a high level of knowledge of all hand tools required of a journeyman mechanic and to possess these tools as required.

+  HVAC:
Have a working understanding of a HVAC system.  May require a fundamental demonstration of troubleshooting abilities in the areas of differential pressures and how this effects efficiencies of a system.

+  SAFETY:  Conduct all job assignments safely using the proper PPE, tools and techniques. Report any hazardous situations to Supervision.  

+  RIGGING:
Use safe rigging techniques of different pieces of equipment.

+  FABRICATION:
Be able to take a basic print of a system and make modification or fabricate new parts to a system.

This position may require the management of hazardous waste, which may include, but is not limited to, making waste determinations, profiling waste with TSDF, labeling hazardous waste containers, container management (e.g. inspections), and release clean up/emergency response.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

+  The following knowledge and proficiency skills are required for this position to be acquired through a minimum of a High school diploma/GED.  

+  Possess 5-7 years of industrial/manufacturing verifiable maintenance experience.  

+  Additional education and training to support experience is a plus to include any certificates of safety training.  

+  Have good communication and teamwork skills and the ability to interact/work with other departments.

+  Must have a mechanical aptitude and be able to trouble shoot/repair plant equipment.

+  Must have the ability to follow detailed instructions and to use shop equipment and tools.

+  Work with minimal supervision and be able to work with changing priorities.

+  Knowledge of the following is required:
Pipe specs, mechanic tools, bearing heater operation, boilers and operation theory, refrigeration theory, RTO design, HVAC systems and all aspects of plant security

+  This position requires the use of respiratory protective equipment.  You must be able to medically qualified to wear the correct personal protective equipment.  This requires being clean shaven, and have an annual qualification physical.  

Education, experience, location and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.

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