Industrial Maintenance and Controls Technician

Bausch & Lomb USA•Tampa, FL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Shape the future of eye health with Bausch + Lomb. For over 170 years, Bausch + Lomb has advanced eye health for people at every stage of life. With 13,000 teammates in about 100 countries and a portfolio of 400+ products, our mission remains simple: helping you see better, to live better. A day in this role involves weekend coverage to keep a high-volume manufacturing site running 24/7. Responsibilities include scanning work orders, prioritizing urgent items in the CMMS, and performing various maintenance tasks such as tracing electrical faults, swapping VFDs, inspecting electrical panels, and executing scheduled PMs. The role may also involve assisting the Utilities team with general repairs and stainless passivations, supporting engineering changeovers, working within GMP/SOP guidelines, documenting work, and upholding safety standards (LOTO, PPE, housekeeping). Repairing failed parts using machine shop equipment (lathe, mill, welder) is also part of the job. Confined space entries and working in aseptic areas are required, with training provided for respirator qualification and aseptic work.

Requirements

HS Diploma/GED
Minimum 2 years of controls and electrical troubleshooting experience
5+ years of relevant industry experience or technical training
Logical, methodical approach to diagnosing manufacturing/facility equipment
Strong organization; thrive under time pressure
Clear written and verbal communication
Detail orientation and quality mindset
Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
Skilled with hand, electrical, and measuring tools
Ability to operate lathe and milling machine (preferred)
Proficiencies: Heavy Equipment Repair, Equipment Troubleshooting, Electrical Troubleshooting Skills, Electrical Troubleshooting, Troubleshooting Industrial Automation Equipment
Machines & Technologies: Industrial Controls, Variable Frequency Drives (VFD), Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) — Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, Schneider Electric, Conveyor Systems
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

Operate lathe and milling machine

Responsibilities

Process daily work orders; troubleshoot, repair, and upgrade facility, production, and lab equipment
Diagnose and repair control cabinets, VFDs, main distribution panels, PLC-driven systems, and conveyor equipment
Execute Preventive Maintenance on schedule and support engineering projects
Assist the Utility Department in general repairs and passivations
Maintain compliance with GMP, SOPs, safety procedures, and LOTO/PPE standards
Perform machine-part repairs; operate lathe, mill, and welder (preferred)
Work in confined spaces and qualify for respirator use (training provided)
Capable of working in aseptic environments (training provided)
Own daily work orders and preventive maintenance activities spanning production, facility, and lab assets; deliver rapid troubleshooting and durable repairs to maximize uptime.