Sr. Maintenance Technician

Sotera Health Company is a leading global provider of mission-critical sterilization and lab testing and advisory services for the healthcare industry. With a combined tenure across our businesses of nearly 200 years and industry-recognized scientific and technological expertise, we help ensure the safety of millions of patients and healthcare practitioners around the world every year. Across our 64 facilities worldwide, we have over 3,000 employees dedicated to safety and quality. We are a trusted partner to more than 5,800 customers in over 50 countries, including more than 40 of the top 50 medical device companies and 9 of the top 10 pharmaceutical companies.

About the role

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor or Manager, the Sr. Maintenance Technician performs routine daily maintenance activities for the facility and scheduled preventative maintenance on the processing equipment. Troubleshoots mechanical failures, recommends corrective action, and carries out necessary repairs in a timely manner to restore equipment and operational status. Adheres to all facility safety programs.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine daily maintenance activities for the facility and scheduled preventative maintenance on the processing equipment as directed by the Supervisor.
• Identifies problems, collects data, draws valid conclusions, recommends corrective action, and carries out necessary repairs in a timely manner to restore equipment to operational status.
• Identifies the materials needed, obtains pricing information, completes purchase orders, and with the Supervisor’s approval, orders materials needed.
• Interfaces with operations personnel regarding work orders and outside contractors, as necessary.
• Adheres to all facility safety programs.
• Takes lead role on production floor and has defined authority to make decisions as instructed.
• Manages small projects in equipment enhancements and maintenance reliability programs at the direction of engineering when needed.
• Assists with other tasks as assigned by Supervisor.

Requirements

• Technical degree or certificate (Qualified electrician) or requisite experience.
• Language, mathematical, and reasoning skills necessary to compute complex measurements and read and comprehend detailed instructions and electrical/mechanical drawings.
• 7 years of maintenance experience in a processing/manufacturing environment preferred.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Skills

• Purchasing
• Knowledge of 480 volt 3 Phase power
• Ability to read and interpret ladder logic and electrical diagrams
• Electric motor control troubleshooting
• Repair and troubleshooting of mechanical systems
• Ability to operate welding equipment and a cutting torch (Gamma facilities)
• Isotope loading (internal) (Gamma facilities)
• Ability to perform instrument calibration
• Knowledge of hand and power tools and their safe use
• Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Pay

Pay Rate: $63,000–$95,000 annually, based on experience. Compensation is paid at an hourly rate.

Benefits

• Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) program with Company match that immediately vests
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Free financial planning assistance
• Paid parental leave
• Education assistance
• Voluntary benefits including Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)