Job Description
Life. Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.
Are you an experienced maintenance professional who thrives in a highly regulated manufacturing environment? Join our team in Fort Worth (Vickery), Texas, where you will play a critical role in maintaining and improving essential facility and manufacturing systems that support the production of life changing medical technologies. This is an opportunity to apply your technical expertise, lead improvement initiatives, mentor colleagues, and make a meaningful impact on operational excellence.
What will you be doing?
Support and maintain critical facility systems including HVAC, compressed air, steam, purified water, and clean steam systems
Perform troubleshooting, corrective maintenance, and preventive maintenance on manufacturing equipment including autoclaves, mixing vessels, fillers, packaging equipment, lyophilizers, and centrifuges
Diagnose equipment failures through data analysis and advanced troubleshooting techniques using P&IDs, schematics, PLCs, manuals, and technical documentation
Plan, coordinate, and execute maintenance activities with production teams to maximize equipment availability and minimize downtime
Lead small scale reliability, efficiency, and process improvement projects within a GMP regulated environment
Create, update, and implement maintenance procedures and preventive maintenance documentation
Complete maintenance records and repair logs in accordance with Good Documentation Practices and GMP requirements
Support manufacturing investigations, nonconformance activities, and technical document preparation
Provide technical guidance to manufacturing teams and help develop the skills of operators and fellow technicians
Collaborate with cross functional teams to ensure safe, compliant, and effective execution of maintenance activities
What will you need to be successful?
High school diploma required; trade school or vocational training preferred
Journeyman License and/or specialized technical training strongly preferred
Minimum 10 years of experience in a regulated manufacturing environment, preferably pharmaceutical or biotechnology operations, or a minimum of 3 years in a Maintenance Mechanic 3 role
Advanced knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and industrial maintenance systems
Strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills with the ability to analyze complex equipment failures
Experience interpreting equipment manuals, engineering drawings, and P&IDs in English
Knowledge of GMP requirements, quality systems, and maintenance documentation practices
Experience using Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and project planning tools
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
Availability to support off shift, on call, and emergency maintenance requirements as needed
You. Unlimited. We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.
Inclusion and Belonging: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Inclusion and Belonging, learn more about Employee Inclusion Groups on our website. Your Future: 401k Matching Program, 401k Plus Program, Discounted Stock Purchase Plan, Tuition Reimbursement
Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Paid Holidays, Flex Holidays, Paid Community Service Day
Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (Employer Contribution of $500+ annually), Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave, Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program
Training: Hands On, Team Customized, Mentorship
Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!
Smith+Nephew provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
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Numbers & Facts
| Location | Fort Worth, TX |
| Industry | Medical Devices and Supplies |
| Company Size | 2,000 to 2,499 employees |
About Company
The Group has a history dating back 160 years to the family enterprise of Thomas James Smith who opened a small pharmacy in Hull, England in 1856. On his death in 1896, his nephew Horatio Nelson Smith took over the management of the business.
Thomas James Smith black and white photograph
Image: Thomas James Smith
A few days after the declaration of World War 1 in 1914, Horatio Nelson Smith (the nephew of the company founder T. J Smith) met with an envoy of the French President in London. The company was awarded a contract to supply £350,000 of surgical and field dressings, to be delivered in five months.
By the late 1990s, Smith & Nephew had expanded into being a diverse healthcare conglomerate with operations across the globe, including various medical devices, personal care products and traditional and pioneering woundcare treatments.
In 1998, Smith & Nephew announced a major restructuring to focus management attention and investment on three business units — wound management, endoscopy and orthopaedics — which offered high growth and margin opportunities.
Smith & Nephew was incorporated and listed on the London Stock Exchange in 1937 and in 1999 the Group was also listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
In 2001, Smith & Nephew became a constituent member of the FTSE-100 index in the UK. This means that Smith & Nephew is included in the top 100 companies traded on the London Stock Exchange measured in terms of market capitalisation.
Today, Smith & Nephew is a public limited company incorporated and headquartered in the UK and doing business in many countries around the world.