Maintenance Technician

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Maintenance Technician

@ SafeSource Direct

Roles and Responsibilities: 

• Perform highly diversified duties to install and maintain production machines and the plant facility's equipment to maximize machine reliability 
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service 
• Perform technician skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines 
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service. 
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments. 
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties. 
• Detect faulty operations, defective material and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision. 
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas 
• Dismantles devices to gain access to and remove defective parts 
• Inspects used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements 
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments 
• Repairs or replaces defective parts. Installs special functional and structural parts in devices. Lubricates and cleans parts 
• Starts devices to test their performance 
• Responsible for sanitation and safety of work area and maintenance of equipment in compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices, FDA Standards, OSHA 1910 and NFPA 70E standards 
• Participates in continuous improvement efforts to raise manufacturing performance in order to meet and exceed critical Plant Safety, Quality, Service, and Cost KPI's 

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Qualifications:

Qualifications/Skills:

• Ability to set up and operate lathe, drill press, grinder and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts 
• Able to operate welding equipment and various hand/power tools 
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical fundamentals 
• Familiar with industrial and mechanical terminology 
• Analytical mindset with ability to troubleshoot/investigate issues 
• Strong communication skills 
• Prioritization skills with ability to thrive in fast paced environment 
• Problem solving skills 
• Team oriented with positive can-do attitude 

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent required 
• Certificate from college or technical school or 3 or more years of related maintenance or packaging machinery experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Maintenance experience in medical device or medical PPE manufacturing is a plus 

Preferred Skills:

• Variable frequency drives (VFD)
• Mechanical drive systems
• Pump and fluid movement systems
• Three phase electrical (400-480 VAC) installation and troubleshooting 

 

Physical Requirements:

• Noise Conditions- exposed to constant or intermittent sounds at a level sufficient to cause hearing loss or fatigue
• Heat/Cold – exposure to high or low temperatures
• Injury Exposure – exposed to workplace hazards or potential injuries
• Atmospheric Exposure – exposed to dust, fumes, vapors or mists
• Inside – 75% or more 
• Sitting - for extended period of time without being able to leave the work area
• Standing - for extended periods of time without being able to leave the work area
• Climbing - ladders, scaffolding, work in overhead areas, etc.
• Walking - considerable distances, please indicate
•  Lifting – Up to 75 pounds - Lifting equipment and assistance provided, minimal & occasional 
• Pulling and/or pushing – on a frequent basis
• Carrying - regularly carries objects in his/her arms or on the shoulder(s)
• Grasping - regularly picks up objects with fingers
• Reaching - regularly required to use hands and arms to reach objects
• Stooping/Crouching – regularly required to bend forward by bending at the waist or by bending legs and spine
• Crawling - required to work in confined space, crawl and move about on hands and knees
• Near Acuity - requires clarity at 20 feet or more with or without corrective lenses
• Speaking - requires expressing ideas by the spoken word
• Listening - requires the perception of speech or the nature of sounds in the air

Personal Protective Equipment Eequired:

• Steel Toed Shoes
• Ear Protection
• Safety glasses

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How to Apply:

Apply online at https://www.safesourcedirect.com/careers 

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