Maintenance Technician I 1st Shift

American Regent, Inc.•Hilliard, OH

About The Position

This technical position performs equipment repairs and maintenance activities to keep facility equipment—including process, utility, and general equipment—in compliance with cGMP requirements. The role supports a multi-shift operation and may be assigned to a regular off shift and/or weekend schedule. It may also require flexibility to work multiple shifts and off-hours during shutdowns, as well as overtime as needed. The technician performs preventive maintenance, responds to equipment requests and alarms, troubleshoots failures, and documents maintenance and repair work. The position also monitors and troubleshoots plant and clean utility systems, supports contractors working in the building, and manages small projects valued below $10,000. The employee is expected to follow company safety and cGMP standards, support a quality-focused culture, and work effectively with customers and colleagues.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Comfort using Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel.
Basic knowledge of computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
Basic knowledge of electrical systems and electronics.
Basic understanding of pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical control systems, including PID controllers, smart devices, programmers/communicators, and multimeters.
Basic understanding of engineering principles as applied to facility and production equipment.
Basic knowledge of instrumentation field wiring and connections to PLCs, including loop-powered and self-powered instruments, RTDs, and thermocouples.
Some background troubleshooting mechanical and electrical control problems, with Allen Bradley or Siemens PLC experience.
Detail-oriented, with hands-on ability to isolate problems and identify root causes.
Ability to focus systematically on problems and troubleshoot systems and instruments.
Ability to clearly describe technical issues and neatly document work performed.
Ability to follow preventive maintenance procedures that define required tasks.
Working knowledge of OSHA safe work practices.
Ability to read P&IDs, electrical drawings, and blueprints.
Ability to work independently with some supervision.
Good organizational, interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work in a production environment with multiple priorities, work effectively as a team member, and manage multiple tasks with supervisory guidance.
Comfort working in a performance-focused culture that emphasizes responsiveness and meeting customer timelines.
Flexibility to work multiple shifts and off-hours during shutdowns, and to work overtime as needed.
Ability to read Standard English documents, including standard operating procedures, maintenance schedules, and operating manuals.
Ability to wear cleanroom and protective gowning and equipment, including goggles, face shields, respirators, and protective gloves.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Trade school or certification in a technical discipline.
At least one year of maintenance experience in a manufacturing or laboratory environment.
Experience in a pharmaceutical or similar regulated industry.
Working understanding of cGMP, GDP, and FDA requirements as they apply to maintenance.

Responsibilities

Follow written preventive maintenance procedures and accurately complete PM paperwork, work orders, and logbooks in accordance with company policies, procedures, cGMP, and health and safety requirements.
Perform preventive maintenance on plant equipment and coordinate equipment access around customer needs.
Respond to customer requests and alarm conditions.
Assess instrument failures and breakdowns, systematically identify problems, and restore equipment to operation.
Accurately document repair activities and support Quality Assurance investigations of failures and breakdowns.
Monitor operating parameters for site utilities, including steam, electricity, chilled water, and compressed air, and clean utilities, including WFI and clean steam.
Respond to out-of-range utility conditions or trends and troubleshoot resulting issues.
Support contractors working in the building, ensure they follow company safety and cGMP standards, and oversee the technical quality of their work.
Manage small projects valued below $10,000 through completion.
Perform other tasks and duties as assigned by management.