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 KBI Biopharma site systems. The role performs repairs, troubleshooting, corrective and preventive maintenance for associated systems and equipment, and requires the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Considerable independent judgment and initiative are needed to resolve challenging or complex issues, respond productively to change, and handle other essential tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, preferably including hands-on or vocational-school training, and at least 10 years of experience as a general maintenance mechanic 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 status, with at least 5 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; respond to common inquiries or complaints; and effectively respond to sensitive inquiries or complaints.
• Ability to apply common-sense understanding to instructions and interpret instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic 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 with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and CMMS experience.
• Ability to use shop equipment, mechanical tools, handheld meters, alignment tools, predictive maintenance tools, computers, and diagnostic tools.

Nice To Haves

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

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, and adhere to safe work practices.
• Troubleshoot and repair facilities, equipment, and systems, including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, or hydraulic circuits and equipment such as motors, pumps, compressors, boilers, chillers, and purified and domestic water systems, 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 according to good documentation practices, potentially including deviations, CAPAs, change controls, and SOP revisions.

What This Job Offers

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