Maintenance Technician II/III

KBI Biopharma • Durham, NC

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About The Position

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for installation, day-to-day 24/7 operation, maintenance, and modification of all KBI Biopharma site systems. The role performs repairs, troubleshooting, corrective maintenance, and preventative maintenance for associated systems and equipment. The technician works independently and as part of a team, using judgment and initiative to resolve challenging or complex issues, adapt to change, and handle other assigned essential tasks.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, preferably with hands-on or vocational school training, and at least 10 years of general maintenance mechanic experience in a manufacturing environment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience; or an A.S./A.A. degree in Mechanical/Utilities Technology or Licensed Journeyman with at least five years of work experience.
• Prior experience with general utility systems, boilers, electrical systems, HVAC, and refrigeration systems.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos; write routine correspondence; and respond to employee or client inquiries and complaints, including sensitive matters.
• Ability to use common-sense reasoning to carry out and interpret written or oral instructions.
• Ability to perform arithmetic operations using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals; compute rates, ratios, and percentages; and draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to walk up steps, climb ladders, and lift small equipment and tools.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and CMMS experience.

Nice To Haves

• Universal CFC Refrigerant License.
• Prior experience in a cGMP pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Blue Mountain CMMS.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document corrective and preventative maintenance on architectural, structural/civil, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, process, and utility systems and equipment using the CMMS.
• Train on and follow applicable standard operating procedures and work plans.
• Follow safe work practices.
• Troubleshoot and repair facilities, equipment, and systems, including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic circuits, using manuals, SOPs, specifications, and other workplace aids.
• Recommend and help implement methods, procedures, and techniques to improve maintenance of existing and new systems, and assist with system failure root cause investigations.
• Prepare maintenance, quality, and other appropriate documents and reports in accordance with good documentation practices, potentially including deviations, CAPAs, change controls, and SOP revisions.

What This Job Offers

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