Facilities Technician-Senior

Maintenance Technician

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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• 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 OEM’s 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.
• Supports and participates in training programs.
• 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.
• Responsible for good housekeeping in the shop and at the job site.
• 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.

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC / NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Other duties as assigned with or without accommodations.
• 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.

Preferred Skills / Qualifications :

Skills / Competencies :

Other Skills : Welding skills.

Must have knowledge of basic hand tools.

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.

Learning on the Fly, Problem Solving, Interpersonal Savvy

RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS / SCOPE :

• Reports to the Maintenance Mechanical Supervisor.
• Utilizes a variety of test instruments, hand tools, supplies and other shop equipment on a daily basis.
• No direct responsibility exists for the works of others, although adherence to the team concept requires mutual assistance in some jobs.
• Indirectly responsible for amount and quality of product through the maintenance and repair of production equipment. A thorough understanding of cGMP is critical.
• Understands the misuse of processing equipment could result in serious injuries to self and others due to the potentially dangerous nature of the equipment and the chemicals being processed.

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.

DISCLAIMER :

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification.

They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.