Equipment Technician III - WACO, TX

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network•Waco, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for performing maintenance duties required to support production goals while complying with quality standards and safety requirements. The role involves diagnosing and repairing production and/or packaging equipment, maintaining equipment functionality through a preventative maintenance program, and completing all required documentation in accordance with cGMP’s and department SOP’s. The technician will also assist in achieving environmental, health, and safety goals by working safely and observing all general plant and department safety policies. This role requires remaining current on proper procedures by reviewing current, revised, and new SOP’s and completing all required cGMP and safety training. The technician will perform maintenance and repairs of production/packaging equipment to support on-time delivery to customers with a minimum amount of downtime, assist with set-up and changeovers of production/packaging equipment, and troubleshoot equipment to reduce or eliminate defects, rejects, or downtime. Additionally, the role involves providing guidance and training to less experienced mechanics.

Requirements

Two-year Associate’s Degree in Industrial Maintenance, Industrial Systems, Instrumentation, Electrical Systems, Electronics or similar field with a minimum of two (2) – three (3) years of experience in industrial maintenance performing mechanical/electrical repairs OR High School diploma or GED equivalent with three (3) – five (5) years of experience in industrial maintenance performing mechanical/electrical repairs.
Mastery in Electrical & Mechanical Troubleshooting.
Proficiency in Maintenance Methods.
Proficiency with multiple types of industrial manufacturing equipment.
Detail-oriented and self-motivated
Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
Excellent math skills; ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
Ability to read, comprehend, write, and communicate effectively in English.
Ability to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
Ability to work and communicate with others in a professional and effective manner, within a team-oriented environment.
Basic user knowledge and understanding of Windows-based computer systems such as Microsoft Office, with an ability to learn other computer-based systems.
Physically able to continuously stand and walk.
Physically able to lift up to 40 lbs. for men and 35 lbs. for women.
Physically able to bend, climb, squat, stoop, and stretch to reach frequently.
Knowledge of manual and automated production / packaging equipment.
Ability to use, clean, and store tools and other devices required for the performance of the job in a manner which prevents damage to the tools and / or equipment.
Ability to apply troubleshooting principles with industrial equipment.
Working knowledge of Filling/Packaging equipment.
Must be able to work independently and with minimal supervision.
Ability to read Electrical and Mechanical manuals and schematics.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a cGMP or FDA regulated manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain a clean and organized work area during and at the end of each shift.
Assist in achieving environmental, health, and safety goals by working safely and observing all general plant and department safety policies.
Perform all assigned duties according to departmental SOP’s and cGMP’s.
Remain current on proper procedures by reviewing current, revised, and new SOP’s relating to the job and to the department.
Complete and remain current with all required cGMP and safety training.
Perform maintenance and repairs of production / packaging equipment to support the on-time delivery to customers, with a minimum amount of downtime.
Assist with set-up and changeovers of production / packaging equipment.
Troubleshoot equipment and coordinate corrective actions to reduce or eliminate defects, rejects, or equipment downtime.
Complete all required documentation associated with the repair and maintenance of production and / or packaging equipment.
Provide guidance and training to less experienced mechanics to ensure PM’s, line set-up and changeovers are performed within established requirements.