Summary:
The Mechanical Technician is responsible for routine preventive maintenance along with troubleshooting and corrective maintenance of plant equipment, based on assigned areas of responsibility.
Primary responsibilities:
- Perform routine preventive maintenance on process equipment and support systems to ensure equipment reliability
- Troubleshoot and perform corrective maintenance on process equipment and support systems
- Use a Computerized Maintenance Management System to document activity
- Follow Standard Operating Procedures, Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams, job plans and/or equipment manuals to perform work
- Adhere to cGMP, Safety, and Environmental procedures
- Issue/complete job hazard analysis/safe work permits (hot work, excavating, confined space, hazardous atmosphere, etc.)
- Responsible for maintaining training curriculum requirements
- Complete required Maintenance Qualifications
- Assist with modification, installation, and start-up of new and existing equipment
Additional responsibilities:
_Tech 1_
- Develop knowledge and skills needed perform job as required by the area of responsibility
- Maintain site mechanical equipment to include but not limited to: pumps, rotating equipment, high purity piping, valves, WFI systems, filtration systems, chromatography columns, steam systems, heat exchangers and material handling.
Knowledge, skills, & abilities:
_Tech 1_
- Possess a basic understanding of the various types of valves, pumps, piping, & systems often associated with industrial applications.
- Communicate clearly and concisely in written and verbal form
- Build positive working relationships with cross-functional teams across multiple business units
- Use personal computers and have experience with Window applications and Web based programs
- Read, interpret, and apply information from files, drawings, catalogs, reports, and manuals
- Demonstrate strong mathematical skills with the ability to apply this knowledge to the various tasks assigned.
- Understand current Good Manufacturing Practice requirements
- Understand industrial plant safety and environment requirements
Requirements:
_Trainee_
High School Diploma, Associates Degree in a related mechanical maintenance area preferred
- Minimum of 2-4 years of applicable industrial experience with mechanical maintenance equipment, parts, tools, and systems.
_Tech 1_
- Associates degree in a relevant technical field with 2 years relevant experience
_Directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience and/or competencies may be considered in place of the stated requirements._
