Facilities Technician I 1st Shift

American Regent • New Albany, OH

20h • Onsite

About The Position

A technical position involving facility repairs and maintenance activities intended to keep the facility equipment (i.e. office, security, comfort cooling, and general equipment) operational and in compliance with GMP’s.

Requirements

• H.S. diploma or GED required.
• 1-5 years of experience in maintenance in a manufacturing or lab environment preferred.
• Experience working in a Pharmaceutical or similar regulated industry preferred.
• Must be comfortable in the use of Microsoft Office Applications, including Microsoft Word, and Excel.
• Basic knowledge of CMMS (computerized maintenance management) systems.
• Basic knowledge of electrical systems and electronics.
• Basic understanding of pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical control systems such as PID Controllers, smart devices, programmers/communicators, and multimeters.
• Basic understanding of engineering principles as they apply to facility equipment.
• Basic knowledge of Building Automation Systems.
• Some background in troubleshooting mechanical and electrical control problems.
• Details oriented.
• Hands-on ability to isolate problems and identify root cause of issues.
• Ability to focus on problem at hand in systematic manner.
• Able to troubleshoot systems and instruments.
• Ability to clearly describe technical issues.
• Ability to clearly and neatly document work performed.
• Ability to follow PM procedures that clearly define required tasks.
• Working knowledge of OSHA safe work practices.
• Ability to read P&ID’s, electrical drawings, and blueprints.
• Ability to work independently with some supervision.
• Good organizational, interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written).
• Comfortable working in production environment with multiple priorities.
• Able to work effectively as a team member.
• Able to juggle multiple tasks with supervisory guidance.
• Comfortable working in culture of performance that emphasizes responsiveness.
• Works to ensure that customer timelines are understood and met.
• Must be able to read documents in Standard English such as Standard Operating Procedures, maintenance schedules and operating manuals.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Trade School/certification in a technical discipline preferred.
• Working understanding of cGMP, GDP, and FDA requirements as they apply to maintenance a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform Preventative Maintenance Tasks: Follow written PM procedures. Accurately complete PM paperwork, including work orders and logbooks in accordance with existing company policies, procedures, Current Good Manufacturing Practices, health and safety requirements. Perform PM of all types of plant equipment including coordinating access to equipment working around customer’s needs.
• Execute Repairs: Respond to customer requests and/or alarm conditions. Assess equipment failures/breakdowns, systematically identify problems, and restore to operation. Accurately document repair activities.
• Support Facility Operations: Complete small facility projects (painting, light carpentry, drywall, lighting, etc). Coordinate with Site Service Providers (landscaping, snow removal, pest control, etc). Troubleshoot issues that arise.
• Contractor Support: Support contractors performing tasks within building. Ensure that contractor employees follow company safety and cGMP standards. Oversee technical quality of work performed.
• Lead Small Projects: Manage small (<$10K) projects to completion.
• Perform any other tasks/duties as assigned by management.
• Embrace the QUALITY culture.

Benefits

• FMLA poster: https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdf
• Know Your Rights: Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal ( eeoc.gov )
• Employee Polygraph Protection Act: https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppac.pdf

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED