Production Maintenance Technician

Job Summary: Facilities & Production Maintenance Technician

Responsible for facility and production related equipment. Including corrective and preventative maintenance of complex, automated process machines, laboratory equipment, HVAC, refrigeration, boilers, industrial water treatment, air compressors, plumbing, security, and alarm systems. New equipment installation and validation, contractor safety and implementing maintenance related EHS procedures. Maintains CMMS and spare parts program.

Essential functions or specific responsibilities:

Must excel at customer service and always place safety of self and others at the forefront.

Must be comfortable with a fast paced, dynamic environment with frequent shifts in priority.

Familiar with 5s concepts and will keep an organized and clean workspace.

Responsible for ongoing preventive and corrective maintenance program of all production and facility equipment, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. Knows how process equipment is supposed to operate and can independently detect, troubleshoot, and repair when it does not. Manages technical publication library and spare parts program. Interprets mechanical specifications and operational manuals needed for the proper maintenance and repair of equipment. Can work with manufacturers remotely to rectify machine issues.

Keeps abreast of technological advances and developments in the field through continuing education programs.

Responsible for implementing facilitates contractor safety and safe work permit safety processes. Responsible for implementation of additional EHS procedures such as Lock Out Tag Out, Ozone depleting chemicals and proper disposal of maintenance waste. Inspects building and equipment for safety issues and reports deficiencies. Performs related repairs as required to correct.

Inspects facility regularly and reports needs for major repairs and obtains quotations from approved suppliers for submission to leadership. Qualify new suppliers as needed.

Responsible for monitoring performance of site janitorial/sanitation contractors.

Provides facilities support for installation of new equipment and operational validations.

Performs general plant maintenance including patching and painting of walls, replacement of ceiling tiles, repair of plumbing fixtures, door fixtures, ect.

Responsible for organizing and optimizing facilities office to ensure cost effective operations.

Must work well with others and be able to work independently.

Be a primary contact for alarm, backup power supplier, and secondary contact for emergency personnel.

Performs other duties as delegated, assigned and required including manufacturing tasks.

Education/ Technical Skills Requirements:

Education: Minimum of a High School education, but preferably an associate degree in a related Mechanical/Maintenance area

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years related, hands-on experience required.

• Prior experience working in a GMP-controlled environment is required.

• Combination of education, experience, and/or licenses to demonstrate proficiency and the ability to manage a facility maintenance process and complete all necessary maintenance.

• Strong working knowledge of environmental, health and safety requirements applicable to facility engineering required.

• Must be proficient with email communication, Microsoft office software, and CMMS.

• Solidworks proficiency a plus.

Physical Position Requirements:

Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Must not be color blind, physically able to lay, crouch, bend, climb 20-foot ladder and reach.

You should be proficient in:

• HVAC
• Refrigeration Systems
• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Electrical / Electronic Systems
• Pneumatics Troubleshooting
• Mechanical Systems & Component Repair
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• Electrical Schematic Reading
• Equipment Repair & Maintenance
• Equipment Installation
• Air compressors
• Boilers
• CMMS