With minimal direction from the Lead Technicians and Maintenance Supervisor repairs, the Sr. Maintenance Technician repairs, maintains and assists operations in all departments to ensure automated packaging line and large-scale manufacturing equipment is maintained. Completes machinery repairs following all required safety practices and completes required documentation to ensure compliance to cGMP's.
This position supports 2nd shift: Monday - Friday; 3:00pm - 11:15pm.
***$5,000K Sign on Bonus!!!Essential Duties
Experience/Education Requirements
Vocational degree in automated machinery systems / robotics or equivalent from a two-year college and 7 years' work experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment; OR high school diploma (or equivalent) and 10 years' work experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment. Preferred work experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, food manufacturing or electronics. Advanced understanding/skills working with electronics, PLC programming, electrical controls, pneumatics, fluid power encoders /resolvers, stepper motors, servo drives, VFD's, control loops, thermocouples, and safety systems. Experience working in a GMP environment, strongly preferred.
Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Proficiency using Microsoft Word and Excel programs. Advanced understanding of computer operating systems and file management. SAP knowledge desired. Strives to ensure a safe workplace by leading others to demonstrate compliance with the required PPE use; including footwear, hearing protection, eye protection, respirator protection, and electrical PPE and keeps the workplace clean and safe. Travel: Occasional driving. Air travel may be required 1 or 2 times per year.
Physical Requirements
Standing (Moving About): 67 - 100% (Constant). Use of computer keyboard / mouse: 67 - 100% (Constant). Twisting / Turning at the waist: 67 - 100% (Constant). Bending at the waist: 67 - 100% (Constant). Repetitive Hand / Wrist Work: 1 - 33% (Occasional). Reaching straight out or below shoulders: 1 - 33% (Occasional). Squatting / Kneeling: 1 - 33% (Occasional). Listening: 1 - 33% (Occasional). Speaking: 1 - 33% (Occasional). Lift / Carry - Waist or Lower (50 to 75 lbs.): 34 - 66% (Frequent).
Mental and Motor Requirements
Problem Solving: 67 - 100% (Constant). Advanced math calculations: 67 - 100% (Constant). Reading / Comprehension: 67 - 100% (Constant). Writing / Composition: 67 - 100% (Constant). Verbal communication: 67 - 100% (Constant). Independent decision making: 67 - 100% (Constant).
Environmental Requirements
Teamwork: 34 - 66% (Frequent). Independent Work: 34 - 66% (Frequent). Exposure to dust: 1 - 33% (Occasional).
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