Maintenance Technician

Talascend is currently seeking a Maintenance Technician for a long-term contract role in Raleigh, NC for a Pharmaceutical company.

OVERVIEW :

The Maintenance Technician performs a variety of mechanical tasks to install, maintain, repair, and troubleshoot plant equipment and site facilities.

This position works a rotating 12 hour shift schedule, on both 7AM-7PM and 7PM-7AM. The qualified candidate must have mechanical experience.

PAY : $30.00 / HR, eligible for overtime

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Installs, troubleshoots, and repairs process equipment, which includes hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems to include pumps, gear reducers, fans, centrifuges, boilers, compressors, vacuum systems and a wide variety of facility equipment in a GMP environment.
• Interfaces with OEMs and vendors as necessary. Requisitions equipment as needed.
• Accurately completes all work performed according to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions (WIs), including proper documentation.

Completes work orders using CMMS (Maximo) system.

• Performs repairs and modifications as directed by Maintenance Supervisors and Plant Management.
• Keeps the Maintenance Supervisors abreast of job status.
• Supports site safety programs.
• Supports / leads failure analysis process by discussing the causes of equipment failure with maintenance technicians, maintenance supervisors or the maintenance engineer.
• Must be able to wear the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), full face respirator, hard hats, safety glasses, ear plugs, goggles, boots, steel -toe shoes, gloves, chemical resistant aprons and suits, and other personal protective equipment deemed necessary by EHS, leadership team, corporate or safety guidelines for each job task.
• Supports the PM / PdM program by ensuring a high quality of workmanship.
• Accurately enters all required information on work orders.
• Assist Maintenance Supervisors and Maintenance Engineers and others with equipment installation, repair techniques and identifying opportunities for improving equipment reliability.

Show emphasis on the design, installation, commissioning, maintenance and use of mechanical equipment throughout the facility.

Recognize problems independently and troubleshoots malfunctioning equipment without direct supervision.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

• Education : High School diploma, GED or equivalent. Associate or Technical degree in a mechanical field preferred.
• Experience : 1 - 3 years mechanical experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing operation.
• Must have knowledge of basic hand tools / test instruments.
• Must be able to perform basic math.
• Must be able to read measuring tape, calipers and blueprints.
• Must be able to read and follow written instruction.
• Experience with a CMMS such as MP2 or Maximo.
• Welding skills.
• Indirectly responsible for amount and quality of product through the maintenance and repair of production equipment. A thorough understanding of cGMP is critical.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

• Technicians are required to work in all areas of the plant site, both inside and outside. There may be exposure to warm areas, dirt, oil, grease, chemicals / chemical fumes and noise.
• Injuries could result from spills or leaks or corrosive, flammable and toxic material, all which are normally handled in the plant.
• Dangers such as sharp edges, pinch points, chemical and temperature burns, lifting and electricity are often present. Personal protective equipment required to be worn often.
• Routinely lifts and carries objects of 50 pounds or less in weight. Must be able to go up and down several flights of steps on occasion.

May be required to exert effort to pull control valves, loosen bolts or move controls and instrumentations.