Sr. Maintenance Technician
About The Position
Avantor is seeking a proactive Senior Maintenance Technician to support its NuSil team at the Bakersfield, California facility. This full-time role installs, maintains, and repairs manufacturing equipment and fixtures; updates maintenance records; troubleshoots problems; and escalates non-routine or complicated issues. The position supports a large manufacturing facility and focuses on equipment reliability, safety, and minimizing downtime. The schedule is third shift, Monday through Friday, 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM. The technician will work independently to troubleshoot machinery, maintain production and facility equipment, keep accurate equipment histories and inventory records, and provide mechanical support and guidance to production personnel and lower-level associates.
Requirements
- High school education or GED equivalent.
- At least 5 years of experience working in an ISO-certified, FDA-regulated, or cGMP environment.
- Experience independently troubleshooting equipment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with vacuum and fluid pumps.
- Experience with steam systems.
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- Equipment and facility maintenance experience, technical understanding, basic safety knowledge, and knowledge of power tools.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Flexibility and self-motivation.
- Knowledge of process piping, auto valves, exhaust and dust collection systems, and screw and belt conveyors.
- Ability to work on gearboxes, agitators, and pumps.
- Ability to repair electrical and mechanical machinery throughout the plant, including skills in electrical work, pneumatics, PLC logic, and welding.
Responsibilities
- Independently troubleshoot machinery and equipment as needed.
- Provide guidance and training to lower-level associates.
- Complete preventive maintenance on engines, motors, pneumatic equipment, conveyor systems, and production machines, using diagrams, sketches, manuals, manufacturer instructions, and engineering specifications.
- Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions.
- Maintain equipment, parts, and supply inventories by checking stock levels.
- Maintain a safe and clean work environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Maintain accurate history logs for all machines to help identify and diagnose problems.
- Assist with troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of electrical and electronic circuitry, hydraulic systems, plumbing, valving, filters, tanks, and pumps.
- Repair and maintain facility equipment.
- Improve machine performance and minimize downtime through planning and prompt, thorough repairs.
- Provide mechanical support for production personnel.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
