Senior Technician, Maintenance- 1st shift, Exton, PA

dsm-firmenich • Wayne, PA

7d • $32 - $36

About The Position

The Senior Maintenance Technician works under supervision to set up, repair, and maintain manufacturing tooling and related equipment, helping ensure dsm-firmenich products are consistent and high quality. The role also maintains a clean, secure, and safe work environment and supports equipment reliability across manufacturing operations, engineering, and facility systems. The ideal candidate has broad experience with HVAC, freeze dryers, refrigeration, chillers, towers, exhaust fans, pressure pots, steam, compressors, and vacuum pumps. The technician troubleshoots equipment, responds in real time to unplanned failures to avoid production disruptions, and may train other technicians.

The position is based in Exton, Pennsylvania, and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. It also participates in on-call rotations and provides off-hours support to sustain 24/7 operations. dsm-firmenich Biomedical supplies biomaterials and medical materials for medical devices used in areas including orthopedics, sports medicine, ophthalmology, general surgery, and cardiology.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Five years of experience in electrical, electronics/PLC, and refrigeration positions.
• Proficiency in data/voice cabling installation, maintenance, and repair.
• Proficiency in industrial electric service installation, maintenance, and repair.
• Advanced working knowledge of VOMs, amperage meters, Meggers, and related electrical testing equipment.
• Advanced working knowledge of general work permitting procedures and processes.
• Advanced knowledge of refrigeration-related testing, recovery, and charging equipment.
• Advanced working knowledge of electronic/PLC controls.
• Advanced working knowledge of plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems.
• Advanced working knowledge of power and hand tools, including wrenches, sockets, screwdrivers, and pliers.
• Advanced working knowledge of uninterrupted UPS power systems.
• Ability to read and understand schematics.
• Current CPR training.
• Proficient written and oral communication skills and computer literacy.

Nice To Haves

• Two-year technical degree.
• Experience training technicians.
• Medical device manufacturing or GMP experience.
• Medical materials or chemical manufacturing experience.
• Experience with SAP, Blue Mountain, and eMaint.

Responsibilities

• Install, set up, repair, and maintain new and existing manufacturing tooling and equipment.
• Develop and update maintenance procedures as necessary.
• Train assembly technicians on the operation of manufacturing equipment.
• Complete entries in Preventative Maintenance Logbooks and the Faciliworks program.
• Work with manufacturing personnel to troubleshoot manufacturing process problems.
• Assist Manufacturing Engineering as required.
• Assist with general facility issues relating to plumbing, HVAC, and electrical services to maintain proper working conditions.
• Maintain non-production equipment that supports production.
• Organize and maintain spare-parts inventory to complete timely repairs on equipment.
• Provide management with periodic reports.
• Participate in on-call rotations and provide off-hours support to sustain 24/7 operations.
• Maintain equipment reliability and respond in real time to unplanned equipment failures to avoid production disruptions.
• Maintain a clean, secure, and safe work environment.

Benefits

• Paid holidays.
• 18 days of PTO and 2 floating holidays.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits beginning on day one.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Competitive compensation package with comprehensive health and welfare benefits.
• Annual incentive pay.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Recognition programs.
• Learning and development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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