Maintenance Tech II

Role Summary

Maintenance Technician II provides high level maintenance support for Galaxy filling process equipment at the Round Lake, IL manufacturing site; maintains equipment across the Mix, Fill and Finishing complexes; ensures lines are ready to run during planned production; performs on-time PMs; troubleshoots mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems; may require overtime, weekends and plant shutdowns; follows corporate specifications and plant SOPs; adheres to safety rules and supports continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Accomplishes objectives with autonomy
• Learns and understands corporate specifications and plant SOPs governing the Galaxy process and local GMP
• Monitors manufacturing lines and communicates with manufacturing to reduce downtime
• Troubleshoots and repairs mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Reviews PMs, ensures parts are in stock, and completes PMs on time
• Builds and rebuilds machine assemblies
• Communicates equipment issues and work status per Stop and Fix guidelines
• Initiates work orders using the JD Edwards (JDE) CMMS
• Performs PM work and maintains documentation to support equipment reliability and efficiency
• Records problems, breakdowns, or alarms in JDE or downtime tracking and initiates work orders; reviews equipment trends to prevent recurrence
• Shares knowledge and trains less experienced technicians in the Galaxy process and related safety and PMs
• Learns to handle robots in production modes; troubleshoots robot-related issues
• Advances knowledge through training; seeks engineering assistance when needed
• Models safe work practices and reports unsafe conditions
• Maintains 100% on-time completion of required training
• Works independently and with cross-functional teams to resolve issues

Qualifications

• Prior experience in an FDA-regulated environment preferred
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions
• Ability to read and understand electrical, mechanical and pneumatic drawings
• Experience with electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Willingness to learn PLC concepts
• Strong teamwork and communication skills; good documentation practices
• Proficiency with MS Word, MS Excel and JDE or similar CMMS
• Must not be allergic to Cephalosporin or related products
• Willingness to travel up to 5% of the time

Skills

• Mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting
• PM planning and execution
• JDE or CMMS usage
• Robotics understanding in production
• Safety compliance and 6S
• Documentation and communication

Education

• High school diploma or GED required; plus 2+ years of experience or an Associate degree or higher with 1+ years of related experience
• Technical certifications a plus

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 100 lbs and stand/walk for extended periods
• Work in a cold, wet environment; exposure to chemicals and loud noises; wear protective gear
• Work around moving equipment; gowning requirements may apply in certain areas
• May require work in confined spaces or clean room environments
• May require immunizations or other site-specific requirements
• Must be able to work multiple shifts, including weekends and holidays
• Must be able to work overtime as required