Maintenance Technician IV

Merit Medical Systems, Inc.•Pearland, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

At Merit Medical, our mission is to create innovative medical devices that improve lives. Our goal is to hire and develop people who want to build something special through hard work, team effort, and commitment. Together, we are making a difference in the lives of patients around the world. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PERFORMED 1. Repairs, troubleshoots, and maintains highly complex production equipment as necessary to ensure continuous production flow. 2. May provide leadership and assign work for manufacturing technicians and ensures the proper and efficient completion of assignments and processes. 3. Performs and may plan assignments of a non-routine nature. 4. Prepares test specimens, adjusts and operates equipment, and records test data, pointing out deviations resulting from equipment malfunction or observational errors. 5. Receives technical advice from engineers or supervisor for complex problems. 6. Assists with training other Maintenance Technicians. 7. Working overtime may be required for this position. 8. Performs other duties and tasks as required. ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS • Lifting -- Not to exceed 50 lbs. – local practice may apply. • Writing • Sitting • Standing • Bending • Visual acuity • Color perception • Depth perception • Reading • Field of vision/peripheral • Fine motor skills • Noise • Chemical vapors • Soldering fumes SUMMARY OF MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS • Education equivalent to a High School Diploma with seven years of related technician experience. • Excellent analytical skills and the ability to solve highly complex technical problems. • Demonstrated interpersonal skills and the ability to delegate work. • Demonstrated computer skills preferably spreadsheets, word processing, database and other applicable software programs. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Ability to work well as a team member. • Knowledge of various tooling and testing equipment. COMPETENCIES • Complex production equipment repair and maintenance • Test specimen preparation/equipment adjustment and operation/test data recording and analyzing • Computer skills • Maintenance issues problem solving COMMENTS Infectious Control Risk Category II: The risk category explains whether or not employees are likely to come into contact with blood or body fluids while performing their jobs. Risk category II states employment and procedures that may require exposure. As an eligible Merit employee, you can expect the following: Multiple Shifts and Hours to choose from: Days, Swing (Eve), and Nights Medical/Dental & Other Insurances (eligible the first of month after 30 days) Low Cost Onsite Medical Clinic Two (2) Onsite Cafeterias Employee Garden | Gardening Classes 3 Weeks' Vacation | 1 Week Sick-Time | Paid Holidays 401K | Health Savings Account To see more on our culture, go to www.merit.com/careers. Military Veterans are encouraged to Apply. Merit is a proud Utah Patriot Partner committed to hiring our Veterans. Founded in 1987, Merit Medical Systems, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and marketer of proprietary disposable medical devices used in interventional, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, particularly in cardiology, radiology, oncology, critical care and endoscopy. Merit serves client hospitals worldwide with a domestic and international sales force and clinical support team totaling in excess of 500 individuals. Merit employs approximately 6,000 people worldwide with facilities in South Jordan, Utah; Pearland, Texas; Richmond, Virginia; Aliso Viejo, California; Maastricht and Venlo, The Netherlands; Paris, France; Galway, Ireland; Beijing, China; Tijuana, Mexico; Joinville, Brazil; Ontario, Canada; Melbourne, Australia; Tokyo, Japan; Reading, United Kingdom; Johannesburg, South Africa; and Singapore. UNDERSTAND. INNOVATE. DELIVER. Merit Medical is a leading manufacturer and marketer of proprietary disposable medical devices used in interventional, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, particularly in cardiology, radiology, oncology, critical care and endoscopy. Merit has made it a priority to understand customers, innovate, and deliver life-changing products and services.

Requirements

Education equivalent to a High School Diploma with seven years of related technician experience.
Excellent analytical skills and the ability to solve highly complex technical problems.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills and the ability to delegate work.
Demonstrated computer skills preferably spreadsheets, word processing, database and other applicable software programs.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work well as a team member.
Knowledge of various tooling and testing equipment.

Responsibilities

Repairs, troubleshoots, and maintains highly complex production equipment as necessary to ensure continuous production flow.
May provide leadership and assign work for manufacturing technicians and ensures the proper and efficient completion of assignments and processes.
Performs and may plan assignments of a non-routine nature.
Prepares test specimens, adjusts and operates equipment, and records test data, pointing out deviations resulting from equipment malfunction or observational errors.
Receives technical advice from engineers or supervisor for complex problems.
Assists with training other Maintenance Technicians.
Working overtime may be required for this position.
Performs other duties and tasks as required.