Maintenance Technician I (1:30 pm-10 pm)

American Regent • New Albany, OH

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About The Position

This technical position performs instrument calibrations and operates and maintains facility instrumentation and equipment—including process, utility, and general equipment—to keep them compliant with cGMPs. The role performs preventive maintenance, responds to repair requests and alarms, monitors plant and clean utility parameters, supports contractors, and manages small projects. Work must be documented accurately and performed in accordance with company procedures, cGMP, health, and safety requirements. This position is part of a multi-shift operation and may be assigned to a regular off shift and/or weekend schedule. The listed shift is 1:30 pm–10 pm; flexibility for other shifts, shutdown work, and overtime may be required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Comfort using Microsoft Office applications, including Microsoft 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 they apply to facility and production equipment.
• Basic knowledge of instrumentation field wiring and PLCs, including loop-powered and self-powered instruments, RTDs, and thermocouples.
• Detail-oriented, hands-on ability to isolate problems and identify root causes, and ability to troubleshoot systems, instruments, and mechanical and electrical control problems.
• Ability to clearly describe technical issues and document work neatly and clearly.
• 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, as well as effectively as a team member; able to manage multiple tasks with supervisory guidance.
• Good organizational, interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills.
• Comfort working in a production environment with multiple priorities and a performance culture emphasizing responsiveness.
• Ability to read Standard English documents such as standard operating procedures, maintenance schedules, and operating manuals.
• Flexibility to work multiple shifts and off-hours during shutdowns, some overtime, and potentially a regular off-shift and/or weekend schedule.
• 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 education 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.
• Experience troubleshooting mechanical and electrical control problems with Allen-Bradley or Siemens PLCs.
• 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, health, and safety requirements.
• Perform preventive maintenance on plant equipment and coordinate access to equipment 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 site utilities, including steam, electricity, chilled water, and compressed air, as well as clean utilities such as WFI and clean steam; respond to out-of-range conditions or trends and troubleshoot issues.
• Support contractors working in the building by ensuring compliance with company safety and cGMP standards and overseeing the technical quality of their work.
• Manage small projects valued at less than $10,000 through completion.
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned by management.
• Understand and meet customer timelines while working responsively in a production environment with multiple priorities.

What This Job Offers

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