Automated Equip Maintenance Mech

Terumo BCT, Inc.•Littleton, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, our 8,000+ global associates are proud to come to work each day, knowing that what we do impacts the lives of patients around the world. We make medical devices and related products that are used to collect, separate, manufacture and process various components of blood and cells. With our innovative technologies and service offerings, we touch a patient’s life every second of every day and are committed to continuing to increase the number of patients we serve. Advancing healthcare with heart. With some of the best and brightest minds in the industry, an unmatched global footprint, comprehensive benefits and a distinct culture, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is a great place to work, grow and be part of a team that is focused on making a difference. Join us and help shape wherever we go next. You create your future and ours. This position works independently to maintain and improve simple/manual, semi automated, and complex, automated manufacturing equipment. Maintenance activities include: troubleshooting of mechanical, pneumatic; hydraulic, electrical and controls systems; equipment performance improvement; corrective maintenance; and preventative maintenance.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Minimum 10 years experience.
Works effectively and professionally with operations, team members, and engineers.
Tasks are completed in a timely fashion and correct the first time.
Workmanship meets or exceeds medical manufacturing industry documented and/or generally accepted standards.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Demonstrated understanding and compliance with all safety requirements.
Highly proficient with tools, instrumentation, and test equipment.
Proficient with metric and English measurement systems.
Advanced understanding of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, controls, and electrical systems.
Highly proficient in electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, controls, and hydraulic maintenance techniques.
Advanced electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and controls troubleshooting skills.
Ability to read and understand complex mechanical, electrical drawings, flowcharts, and/or other drawings of a technical nature.
Demonstrated ability to understand new and “first time worked on” mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, controls and electrical systems.
Working understanding of programmable logic controllers (PLC).
Proficient in the use of the PLC as a troubleshooting tool.
Proficient with, and effective use of, relevant PC software applications.
Demonstrated understanding and ability to troubleshoot networks.
Ability to manage time effectively and in accordance with priorities.
Demonstrated fluency with database and information systems as required by the department.
Obtain Automated Equipment Maintenance Mechanic certification per defined requirements and timeline.
Achieve RF Welding qualification per defined timeline.
Achieve Electrical Safety qualification’s per defined timeline.

Responsibilities

Completes maintenance activities such as: advanced troubleshooting of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, controls and electrical systems; uses the PLC and online ladder logic to troubleshoot machine control issues; equipment performance improvement projects; process validation activities; corrective maintenance tasks; and preventative maintenance tasks.
Contributes to process optimization through equipment design improvements, improvements to operating and maintenance procedures, and maintenance activities.
Independently troubleshoots complex equipment with a high degree of quality and reliability.
Implements permanent corrective actions to eliminate recurrent problems.
Continues to develop skills and knowledge on equipment and RF welding utilizing: self study; CiNet/OWL; and knowledgeable team members.
Mentoring of less experienced mechanics to help build their skills.
Maintains a high level of knowledge of the manufacturing technologies, processes and equipment to provide support for all processes and equipment in all areas.
Develops a good understanding of the theory, process, and equipment for RF welding.
Responds and executes work with a sense of urgency and utilizes support systems to minimize downtime.
Performs all tasks in accordance with company and department policies, procedures, and guidelines.
May be required to work on other shifts and to be “on call” as needed.
May lead special projects.
May handle, collect, label and transfer hazardous waste following established procedures and guidelines.
Ability to successfully complete training on biohazards.

Benefits

Competitive total reward offerings that consist of compensation, benefits, recognition, along with a wealth of other well-being, work-life and recognition programs.
Multiple group medical plans.
Multiple group dental plans.
Multiple group vision plans.
Robust wellness program.
Life insurance.
Disability coverages.
Variety of voluntary programs such as group accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance and much more.
401(k) plan with a matching contribution.
Vacation time programs for associates.
Sick time programs for associates.