Maintenance Technician (US)

Avantor•Visalia, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Under moderate supervision, this role installs, maintains, and repairs manufacturing equipment and fixtures. The Maintenance Technician conducts basic maintenance activities primarily on machinery and related equipment, maintains repair and maintenance records, troubleshoots problems, and escalates non-routine and complex issues. The position is with Avantor, a company focused on advancing life-changing science and creating a better world through scientific contributions.

Requirements

Minimum High School diploma; higher continuing education in related area considered a plus.
Minimum of 1 to 2 years of maintenance, mechanical or electrical experience in a industrial or educational setting.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Equipment/facility maintenance, technical understanding, basic safety, and power tools knowledge.
Strong attention to detail.
Flexible and self-motivated.
Knowledge of process piping, auto valves, exhaust/dust collection systems, and screw/belt conveyors.
Must be able to work on gearboxes, agitators, and pumps.
Ability to repair electrical/mechanical machinery throughout the plant; necessary skills include: electrical, pneumatics, PLC logic, welding.

Nice To Haves

Thorough understanding of maintenance, reliability, Mechanical Integrity and Quality Assurance, and Process Safety Management best practices, preferred.
Experience working in an ISO Certified, FDA Regulated, or cGMP environment preferred.
Preferred industry experience with machine set-up fundamentals and solid troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic equipment, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.
Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level.
Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
Maintains accurate history logs for all machines for use in identifying and diagnosing problems.
Assist in troubleshooting, repairs and maintains electrical and electronic circuitry; hydraulic systems, plumbing, valving, filters, tanks, pumps, etc.
Repairs, maintains and facility equipment.
Strives to improve machine performance, and to minimize downtime through prior planning and quick thorough machine repairs.
Provides mechanical support for production personnel.
Performs other duties as assigned.