Group Leader, Equipment Mechanic

Day Shift

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains preventative maintenance schedule for equipment
• Reviews and approves preventative maintenance records and redlines department SOPs
• Acts as Lead Mechanic and technical expert for day-to-day maintenance and ensuring all activities are completed in compliance with cGMP and Safety regulations, and GDP practices
• Generates and maintains daily/weekly/monthly department reports
• Generates and coordinates SCOs/NCEs and conducts investigations related to equipment maintenance
• Mentors and trains junior personnel, especially in troubleshooting, continuous improvement, and safety activities
• Provides recommendations and insights to Supervisor
• Performs backup activities for Maintenance Supervisor/Manager
• May participate in FDA/ISO/QA audits
• Works with other departments to help resolve ongoing or prevent potential issues and delays
• Represents department in meetings and projects related to equipment maintenance activities
• Performs general departmental audits for cGMP compliance and safety regulations
• Supports new equipment installation
• Performs scheduled and unscheduled equipment maintenance on lyophilizers, liquid fillers, labeling machines, packaging machines, water system equipment, and filtration
• Performs advanced troubleshooting on electrical and mechanical systems on manufacturing equipment
• Performs installation of electrical power and pneumatic distribution hardware
• Interacts with vendors to solve problems, determine part costs, and purchase parts
• Diagnoses and repairs low voltage DC and AC electrical wiring/hardware
• Maintains equipment shop tools, equipment, and organization
• Travels between various Hologic facilities for equipment maintenance
• Must be able to work weekends or other shifts on occasion
• Performs other various tasks and duties as assigned

Requirements

• Interpersonal/Leadership/Collaborative skills
• Organized/Analytical/Technical
• Team Oriented/Teamwork
• Time management
• Advanced understanding in using various hand tools, multimeters, pneumatic, electrical power tools
• Advanced understanding of electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic schematics
• Awareness of applicable mechanical, electrical, and biological safety guidelines and standards
• Ability to diagnose advanced mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic equipment problems
• Ability to solve advanced problems associated with programmable logic controllers
• Knowledge of Windows-based computer systems
• Advanced knowledge of microprocessors and automation controls
• Must have reliable vehicle and valid driver’s license to support multiple facilities
• Ability to operate mills, lathes, drill press, and power saws for fabrication of machine parts
• Detailed oriented with strong verbal and written communication
• Ability to articulate information to coworkers and suppliers
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Experience in a GMP environment preferred

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the basic knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

• High school diploma, Trade school, or Military and 10+ years related experience
• Associate’s degree (AA) and 5+ years related experience
• Bachelor’s degree (BS) and 5+ years related experience

Pay

The annualized base salary range for this role is $70,000 to $105,100 and is bonus eligible. Final compensation packages will depend on factors including relevant experience, skillset, knowledge, geography, education, business needs, and market demand.