Production Mechanic I

GRIFOLS, S.A.

16d•$31 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions. Job Summary: Production Maintenance Tech will be responsible for repairing critical equipment, performing preventive and predictive maintenance, and completing projects such as mechanical upgrades.

Requirements

Education: Associates degree in a relevant technical field required
Minimum of 2 years related hands-on experience in maintenance of manufacturing / production equipment is required, preferably in a pharmaceutical, GMP, or FDA regulated environment.
Equivalency: In lieu of 2 years of experience, candidate must have a minimum of an Associate Degree or Vocational Certification in Mechanical Engineering, or closely related technical discipline.
Requires basic understanding of mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Able to fabricate, renovate, and weld parts using shop equipment.
Able to repair and rebuild machinery or mechanical equipment.
Must have strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to identify and resolve equipment problems.
Demonstrated strong mechanical aptitude.
Able to read and understand mechanical and electrical drawings, Piping and Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID) drawings and schematics.
Knowledge of safe and proper use of hand, power and measuring tools, as well as basic shop equipment.
Ability to read and interpret equipment performance data.
Must be proactive, results oriented, and have strong attention to detail.
Self-starter with strong work ethic and the ability to exercise good judgment.
Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks to meet targeted deadlines.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with personnel at all levels in a team environment.
Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
Computer literacy with proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Must be flexible with working hours / shifts in order to accommodate the 24 hour, 7 day plant operation.
May also be required to be on call, on a rotating basis.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of Building Automation Systems is a plus.
Specific experience with SAP & AMMS is preferred.

Responsibilities

Duties will include troubleshooting, dismantling, repairing, relocating, modifying, maintaining, aligning, overhauling, and installing of fixed and semi-fixed production machinery and equipment.
Ensure that equipment is repaired and maintained in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, and/or manufacturer’s specification.
Performs both scheduled and unplanned work on a wide variety of equipment and systems, including Preventative Maintenance (PM) and Corrective Maintenance work.
Identify and report low performing or failing systems for pre-emptive corrective actions or upgrade suggestions.
Supports implementation of upgrades and new engineering / maintenance projects.
Takes the necessary actions to ensure equipment and/or environment is safe and consistent with relevant laws, codes and/or governing policies.
Identify needed equipment, parts, and supplies necessary to complete repairs.
Responsible for coordinating with manufacturing departments to perform work in a timely manner.
May conduct root cause analyses.
Strict adherence to procedures and practices according to FDA regulations.
Strong emphasis on documentation according to FDA regulations.
Adhere to departmental corporate safety policies.