Maintenance Technician

About the role

Avantor is seeking a Maintenance Technician to install, maintain, and repair manufacturing equipment and fixtures. The Maintenance Technician conducts basic maintenance activities primarily on machinery and related equipment. They maintain repair and maintenance records, troubleshoot problems and escalate non-routine and complex issues. This is a full-time position based out of our Suwanee, GA location.

How You Will Thrive And Create An Impact

• Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic equipment, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.
• Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Maintains accurate history logs for all machines for use in identifying and diagnosing problems.
• Assists in troubleshooting, repairs and maintains electrical and electronic circuitry, hydraulic systems, plumbing, valving, filters, tanks, pumps, etc.
• Repairs and maintains facility equipment.
• Strives to improve machine performance, and to minimize downtime through prior planning and quick thorough machine repairs.
• Provides mechanical support for production personnel.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

Education: Minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

• Minimum of 1 to 2 years of maintenance, mechanical or electrical experience in an industrial setting.
• Thorough understanding of maintenance, reliability, Mechanical Integrity and Quality Assurance, and Process Safety Management best practices, preferred.
• Experience working in an ISO Certified, FDA Regulated, or cGMP environment preferred.
• Preferred industry experience with machine set-up fundamentals and solid troubleshooting skills.

Additional Qualifications:

• Equipment/facility maintenance, technical understanding, basic safety, and power tools knowledge.
• Knowledge of process piping, auto valves, exhaust/dust collection systems, and screw/belt conveyors.
• Must be able to work on gearboxes, agitators, and pumps.
• Ability to repair electrical/mechanical machinery throughout the plant; necessary skills include: electrical, pneumatics, PLC logic, welding.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.