Mechanic I

Otsuka ICU Medical•Austin, TX

10h

About The Position

Should possess a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job and will work under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. Will be responsible to help maintain and service mechanical equipment, machinery, and components. When required, will perform skilled repair of mechanical, electrical, and building systems and equipment. Conducts periodic inspections to evaluate requests for repair. Identifies parts needed for replacement and places orders as necessary. Completes all work in accordance with established safety procedures. May be required to complete an apprenticeship and/or formal training in area of specialty. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. Perform preventive maintenance duties and make repairs and modifications to production equipment in line with cGMP requirements. Respond in a timely manner to demand maintenance calls, troubleshoot existing systems and installations. Assist with maintaining detailed maintenance records and parts inventory through the effective use of company CMMS. Constantly improve skill level in production maintenance to keep up with advances in technology and automation in the production processes.

Requirements

Troubleshooting aptitude, able to communicate system knowledge to other mechanics.
Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the area.
Must be able to use tools such as, but not limited to, voltmeters, amp meters VPU's microprocessors, hand tools, welders, sheet metal equipment calipers, and micrometers.
Must be able to work with all customers and peers to understand situations and properly communicate issues and resolution.
Must be able to use computer software including word processing, work order processing (CMMS), and e-mail required.
Must be able to understand and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings and functions of industry standard symbols.
Must have a basic understanding of programmable logic controllers (PLC) and variable frequency drives (VFD) operation and setup
Ability to use Outlook mail required.
Must be able to work overtime during the week and on weekends, adjust schedule quickly and willing to be called in to meet operational demands to minimize downtime. Provide company with current working phone number.
May be required to become Qualified Fellow Employee (QFE) and forklift operator.
Must be at least 18 years of age
High School diploma required.
Requires 0-2 years’ experience. Previous experience with industrial mechanical, electrical or similar systems is strongly preferred.

Nice To Haves

A certification or degree from an accredited college or university is preferred.
An associate degree or certification from an accredited college or university is preferred.

Responsibilities

Make repairs or modifications to production equipment utilizing the following skills: read pneumatic, mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical schematics; utilize basic electronic test equipment (volt/ohm and amp meter); pneumatics and electrical controls, pipefitting, welding, and mechanics.
Assist with installation checkout, and start-up of new or modified plant production equipment.
Order maintenance machine parts. Track and turn in repair parts.
Assist Maintenance Supervisor or Manager with facts and details for formal investigations.
Upload and download PLC programs.
Record all downtime on the appropriate form for reporting to Maintenance Supervisor.
Train other mechanics as requested, must be a qualified fellow employee (QFE).
Maintain plant tools and toolboxes in compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Adhere to cGMP guidelines, SOP’s, and plant policies/rules.
Recognize problem trends and propose solutions. Incumbent must be able to effectively communicate in both verbal and written form the nature of the problem and proposed resolutions.
Perform other duties as assigned or required.