Industrial Maintenance Technician II

Synergy Health AST LLC•Saxonburg, PA

9d•$31 - $40

About The Position

This hands-on position provides technical expertise and oversees and participates in maintenance, repair, and improvement of facility equipment to reduce downtime and increase operational efficiency in a validated cGMP environment. Equipment includes machinery, buildings, computer systems, control systems, and safety and security systems. The role also maintains shop tools and inventory and keeps the department’s computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) updated while following Lean and 5S principles. The technician must be proficient in the requirements of Technician Maintenance and Project Technician roles and may train technicians in those roles. The position supports after-hours emergency response as needed and completes projects involving troubleshooting and resolving technical issues and developing solutions that improve performance and functionality. The listed shift is 6 p.m.–6 a.m. on a 2-2-3 schedule, with a $3 shift differential. The posting includes hourly pay figures of $27–$33 depending on experience and a separate pay range of $30.65–$39.67; the position is eligible for bonus participation.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least three years of related experience.
Ability to read, interpret, and practically apply electrical ladder diagrams and mechanical blueprints.
Working knowledge of PLCs or other process control equipment.
Ability to effectively read, write, and verbally communicate in English.
Ability to work independently under general guidelines and supervision.
Computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, and maintenance work order, inventory, and downtime software.
Effective interpersonal skills demonstrated through prior experience.
Above-average organizing and analyzing skills and at least Level 3 math skills, including ratios, proportions, and basic algebra, to determine organizational customer and regulatory problems and formulate corrective action plans.
Ability to adapt to changing duties and responsibilities.
Normal hearing range sufficient to hear alarms, bells, and horns.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, including physical capacity evaluation testing and an annual physical, as appropriate.
Ability to successfully complete classroom and hands-on Operator training, become a certified Operator, and pass the annual Operator recertification test.
If required by the specific modality, ability to pass an NRC-required background check.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting Lean practices and principles.

Responsibilities

Perform technical troubleshooting across a variety of modalities, technologies, and locations.
Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on high-volume, validated processing equipment.
Review preventative maintenance tasks for effectiveness and frequency and recommend continuous improvement changes or Lean practices to management.
Diagnose potential or actual equipment issues through observation, problem identification, and analysis of information such as cycle printouts, blueprints, and schematics, then ensure appropriate and efficient corrective action.
Complete operational and project work involving construction or installation of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems while complying with safety regulations and policies, including Lock Out/Tag Out and SDS procedures.
Ensure appropriate work instructions are developed and implemented so less experienced technicians can perform routine tasks.
Respond in person or by phone to assigned emergency maintenance calls on a 24/7 basis.
Assist in creating and maintaining a spare parts program.
Analyze new or alternative ways to improve operations, incorporate staff recommendations into analysis, respond constructively to audits, and use findings to improve operations where possible.
Maintain mechanical and technical skills and knowledge by attending workshops, reviewing trade publications, and participating in training operations personnel to perform minor basic repairs.
Work in accordance with STERIS policies, cGMP, Lean principles, and other directives; support higher-level management decisions and directives, and perform other assigned duties.
Make decisions affecting the basic daily operation of the Maintenance department and ensure issues are resolved through high-level problem solving.