Maintenance Mechanic A (12-Hour Overnight Shift)

Fresenius Kabi•Melrose Park, IL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic A is responsible for performing preventative maintenance, operational functions, and repairs to assigned manufacturing equipment and systems in accordance with established safety practices and procedures. This role involves troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems in a sterile, aseptic work environment, adhering to strict safety and cGMP standards. The position also includes general building maintenance and contributing to process improvement ideas.

Requirements

HS diploma/GED required.
Minimum of 3 years maintenance mechanic experience in a regulated, technical work environment.
Ability to read, write and perform mathematics at a level to be able to complete technical work.
Ability to apply various principles and practices in a variety of skilled-trade areas (e.g., plumbing, PLC, controls, robotic, boilers, HVAC system, mechanical, electrical, carpentry, welding, etc.).
Able to stand or kneel for extended periods for repairs as required.
Basic computer skills and overall technology aptitude (able to work with MS Office and SAP).
Good communication skills.
Ability to climb ladders and lift up to 50 lbs. as required.
Ability to achieve aseptic gowning certification.
Working knowledge of GMPs, lock out/ tag out (LOTO), and arc flash.
Ability to work overtime and weekends when required.
Must be able to effectively speak, read, write, and understand English.

Nice To Haves

Apprenticeship or applicable certifications highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides emergency/unscheduled repairs of manufacturing equipment and systems during production.
Performs scheduled maintenance repairs of manufacturing equipment and systems during machine service as required by Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Performs mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair of manufacturing machinery in a sterile, aseptic work environment following proper gowning requirements.
Complies with safety regulations and maintains clean and orderly work areas.
Documents all work performed and complies with acceptable current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) standards.
Detects faulty operations, defective material and reports those and any unusual situations to proper supervision.
Reads and interprets blueprints, mechanical and electrical schematics.
Reviews and applies prints, schematics, and operating manuals to repair and maintain equipment.
Performs general building maintenance as needed.
Performs a variety of maintenance requiring knowledge of plumbing, pipefitting, carpentry, electrical, electronics, welding and other skilled trades.
Uses a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in performing duties.
Provides coverage for other mechanics as within their abilities such as daily readings, changing expendable items and other tasks as requested by leadership.
Contributes ideas and suggestions for maintenance process improvements.
Stays in compliance with all training requirements as assigned.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as required.