Maintenance Repair Technician

Role Summary

The Maintenance Repair Technician is an integral part of the Maintenance team based out of the US - Chicago Heights, IL site. The position is responsible for the safe and overall efficient operation of the production line equipment, tow motors, and facilities.

Responsibilities

• Performing preventive maintenance, repairs, improvements, and modifications to production, utility, and facility equipment including but not limited to: fermenters, drying equipment, baggers, palletizers, pumps, air compressors, boilers, and other mechanical equipment.
• Provides training with respect to the maintenance of mechanical equipment and systems in compliance with company standards, procedures, and government regulations (SOPs, GMPs, GLPs, PSM, etc).
• Serves as maintenance advisor to provide input to projects in areas of equipment design, parts and material selection, documentation, testing, problem solving, maintenance requirements, project scope, and follow-up.
• Responsible to assist with priority assessment and decision making as it relates to troubleshooting and diagnostics of equipment operations. Works closely with operations to determine root cause and establish proper corrective actions.
• Conducts assembly, repair, and proactive maintenance for packaging, fermentation, utility, and facility equipment and systems in a cost-effective manner.
• Proactively reviews equipment operation to determine any deficiencies or improvements to aid with increasing OEE.
• Read and understand drawings / blueprints, utilizing this knowledge for the installation / repair of new and existing equipment.
• Use of precision measuring devices and the ability to use machinist’s shop tools.

Qualifications

• Required: Journeyman Certificate with 3 – 5 years experience in a manufacturing environment or a Technical/Vocational School diploma with 5 – 8 years of machine repair or machinist related work experience.
• Required: A valid driver’s license is required for this position in order to operate company vehicles.
• Required: Good understanding of GMP manufacturing processes, equipment and facilities.
• Required: Demonstrated knowledge in relevant technical areas; solid understanding of pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry operations; ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
• Required: Ability to read and interpret drawings/blueprints; proficiency with precision measuring devices and machinist tools; computer proficiency with email, internet training, and Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
• Required: Strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills; ability to manage multiple assignments and adapt to changing priorities.

Skills

• Must have acceptable attendance to meet all company standards and requirements.
• Proven ability to coordinate many activities and multi-task.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• General maintenance skills and safety training completion.

Education

• Journeyman Certificate with 3 – 5 years experience in a manufacturing environment or a Technical/Vocational School diploma with 5 – 8 years of machine repair or machinist related work experience.

Additional Requirements

• Reach upward; bend occasionally; climb occasionally; lift or carry 21 to 50 lbs; squat or kneel frequently; talk or hear constantly; use hands constantly.