Maintenance Technician
- Reference ID: Maintenance Technician
- Type: Full Time Position
Job description
Medefil, Inc.
Maintenance Technician
Location: Glendale Heights, IL
Reports to: Plant Manager
Department: Manufacturing
Level/FLSA: Non-Exempt
Position Summary: Working for operations, the maintenance mechanic will be responsible for the preventative maintenance, maintenance and troubleshooting of the facilities and production equipment.
Key Responsibilities include: Reporting to the production shift supervisor, the maintenance technician will be responsible for the following (but not limited to):
- Follow the operating policies and procedures of the company to maintain compliance with FDA, cGMP, ISO, OSHA and other governmental agency requirements. Product quality and personnel safety are highest priority
- Ensure equipment operation with all safety devices in place and safety procedures enforced
- Diagnose and resolve mechanical problems with the facilities equipment and the filling and packaging equipment
- Responsible for the facility maintenance
- Support, as necessary, filling and packaging equipment set up and start up at the beginning of each production shift. Maintain the facility support equipment to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing
- Maintain air handlers, HEPA units, chillers, boilers, vacuum and compressed air systems, forklifts, laboratory equipment and facility structure (walls, floors, ceilings, etc.)
- Perform and verify complete documentation of work orders, logbooks, change control, per appropriate SOP with completion at the time of work complete and prior to submission for review
- Perform and verify complete documentation of equipment stoppages, interventions and repairs in all production filling and packaging equipment logbooks, per applicable SOP for analysis and corrective actions
- Perform the required PMs on all facilities equipment per the daily/monthly/quarterly and annual schedule and appropriate SOP
- Perform plumbing, pipe fitting and valve repairs and modifications
- Perform minor electrical repairs, up to 110V
- Read electrical and mechanical drawings for troubleshooting
- Modify and manufactured parts to replace worn parts or to enhance operation
- Maintain a critical spare parts inventory
- Interact with vendors, suppliers for timely and best price delivery of parts
- Undertake equipment reliability reviews
- Able to work in elevated areas requiring ladders or lifts
- Make recommendation for improvement in equipment efficiency
- Maintain a working team environment
- Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- High School diploma or the equivalent, college degree preferred
- 2 – 5 years facility maintenance experience in an FDA regulated environment, pharmaceutical industry preferred
- Time management skills to work on multiple projects simultaneously
- Must be able to work independently
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Strong problem-solving skills, especially mechanical, chemical, and logistical
- PLC, tools (handheld drills, cutting grinding, welding, soldering) abilities
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with hazardous materials and industrial equipment
- Must be able to sit and stand for long periods of time
- Must be able to work more than 40 hours in a week and weekends
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Weekends as needed
Work setting:
- In-person
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Maintenance: 2 years (Preferred)
- Chemistry, manufacturing & controls: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person