Maintenance Technician I 1st Shift

American Regent • Hilliard, OH

6d

About The Position

This technical position performs equipment repairs and maintenance to keep facility equipment—including process, utility, and general equipment—in compliance with cGMP requirements. The technician performs preventive maintenance, responds to equipment failures and customer requests, monitors and troubleshoots plant and clean utilities, and supports contractors working in the facility. The role also manages small projects valued under $10,000 and completes other duties as assigned by management.

The position is part of a multi-shift operation. Assignment to a regular off shift and/or weekend schedule may be required, along with flexibility to work multiple shifts and off hours during shutdowns and to work overtime as needed. The work involves a production environment and may require wearing cleanroom and protective equipment.

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 they apply 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.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical control problems; some background with Allen Bradley or Siemens PLCs.
• Attention to detail and hands-on ability to isolate problems and identify root causes.
• Ability to focus systematically on problems, troubleshoot systems and instruments, and clearly describe technical issues.
• Ability to clearly and neatly document work and follow preventive maintenance procedures.
• Working knowledge of OSHA safe work practices.
• Ability to read P&IDs, electrical drawings, and blueprints.
• Ability to work independently with some supervision and to manage multiple tasks with supervisory guidance.
• Good organizational, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills; ability to work effectively as a team member.
• Comfort working in a production environment with multiple priorities and a performance culture emphasizing responsiveness; ability to understand and meet customer timelines.
• Ability to work multiple shifts and off hours during shutdowns, including some overtime; the role may require a regular off-shift and/or weekend schedule.
• Ability to read Standard English documents such as standard operating procedures, maintenance schedules, and operating manuals.
• Ability to wear cleanroom and protective equipment, including gowning, 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 working in a pharmaceutical or similar regulated industry.
• Working understanding of cGMP, GDP, and FDA requirements as they apply to maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance by following written procedures and coordinating access to equipment around customer needs.
• Accurately complete preventive maintenance paperwork, work orders, and logbooks in accordance with company policies, procedures, cGMP, and health and safety requirements.
• Respond to customer requests and alarm conditions; assess equipment failures, identify problems systematically, and restore equipment to operation.
• Document repair activities and support Quality Assurance investigations of failures and breakdowns.
• Monitor site and clean utility operating parameters, respond to out-of-range conditions or trends, and troubleshoot utility 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 under $10,000 through completion.
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned by management.

What This Job Offers

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