Maintenance Technician

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure the proper functioning and operation of all manufacturing machinery and related equipment, taking proactive measures to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency.
• Inspect compressors to ensure efficient operation.
• Make repair or adjustments to equipment or building as necessary to maintain production, including troubleshooting, repairs, upgrades, new equipment installations, preventative maintenance, relocation, or safety related changes.
• Adjust all equipment to a level whereby maximum accuracy and efficiency is achieved without compromising safety.
• Perform basic preventive maintenance on equipment and building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Conduct routine inspections of equipment, machinery, and facilities to ensure proper functioning and safety.
• Operate newly repaired machinery and equipment to verify the adequacy of repairs.
• Check the pass downs given from the previous shift.
• Responsible for cleaning maintenance shop after completing any projects.
• Must understand VFDs – diagnosing, troubleshooting, and replacing.
• Ability to understand PLCs – diagnosing, troubleshooting, and replacing.
• Assist or provide training to entry level technicians when necessary.
• Complete all necessary training as directed by Supervisor or Manager.
• Respond to maintenance requests in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• Two-year Technical Degree: or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the key accountabilities of the job required.
• Minimum 1 years’ experience within distribution or manufacturing industrial or commercial environment required.
• Minimum 2 years’ maintenance experience in a cGMP-regulated environment preferred.
• Knowledge and understanding of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and OSHA safety requirements as related to industrial operations.
• Knowledge and understanding of process support equipment and machinery.
• Working knowledge of mechanical functions and systems (e.g., change oil, gears, hydraulic and pneumatic systems).
• Intermediate skills in installation, modification, and repair of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Working knowledge of electrical functions and systems (e.g., fuses and power checks).
• Ability to set up drives, read schematics and blueprint.
• Ability to safely perform basic machining operations.
• Proficient in the use of hand and power tools, and precision measuring instruments (e.g., meters, micrometers, calipers, etc.).
• Advanced proficiency in installation, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining process and support equipment and/or machinery within the facility (i.e., hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, welding, HVAC).
• Intermediate fabrication skills: (i.e., ability to modify tooling/guards, utilize lathes/mills to construct parts).
• Intermediate HVAC skills: (i.e., belt and filter changes, ability to read gauges).
• Knowledgeable of FDA/cGMP regulated environment requirements and documentation practices.
• Knowledge of MAPICS MRP system.
• High degree of proficiency MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications.
• Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning).
• Solid understanding and application of mathematical concepts.
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as internal and external clients.
• Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
• Ability to work with and influence peers and senior management.
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Possess a mechanical aptitude; ability to use a large variety of hand tools and basic knowledge of power tools and forklifts.
• Availability after-hours to perform emergency repairs and maintenance as needed to minimize production disruptions.
• Ability to work overtime and holidays as necessary.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Paid Company Life Insurance, 401K program with company match, 30% employee merchandise discount on GNC products & 20% employee discount on 3rd party products, Monthly Free Product Offers, and access to the Employee Assistance Program.