About BioTissue & our Culture

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Position Summary

The Lead Facilities and Maintenance Technician facilitates the installation, repair and maintenance of production-, laboratory- and utility equipment to ensure it remains in a reliable, compliant and safe state of operation. Organizational skills and the ability to coordinate the daily workload within the Maintenance Team are required. A solid understanding of calibration management, safety requirements and experience using computerized maintenance management systems are essential to this position.

The incumbent will work closely with a small team of engineers, technicians and scientists and will have fundamental knowledge of GMP requirements.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensuring that preventive maintenance is performed according to manufacturer’s requirements and internal Standard Operating Procedures.
• Scheduling maintenance and calibration of lab equipment, production equipment and utilities to ensure reliable operation.
• Planning and coordinating internal- and external resources needed for the execution of work orders.
• Providing guidance and instruction to a team of technicians as needed to complete assignments.
• Overseeing the work activities of a team of technicians and performing assignments which are recognized as the most complex.
• Maintaining the calibration program and providing subject matter expertise for calibration related topics.
• Mobilization of contractors and supervision of contractor work performed on premises.
• Maintaining equipment and instrumentation data in the computerized maintenance management system up to date to monitor and track equipment maintenance and calibrations.
• Formal documentation and closeout of work orders in accordance to cGMP requirements.
• Providing input to commissioning, qualification and validation documents and supporting the execution effort as needed.
• Archiving equipment related GMP records in the according file folder and electronic data storage system.
• Supporting the integration of new technologies and new products.
• Installation and maintenance of production, laboratory and plant utility equipment.
• Completion of emergency repairs which may occur after hours.
• Application of technical abilities such as mechanical-, electrical-, pneumatic-, hydraulic-, troubleshooting- and repair skills.
• Reading and interpretation of equipment manuals, drawings, electrical diagrams, P&IDs and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Diagnosing problems and replacement or repair of parts.
• Testing the equipment and making sure it is adjusted to operate according to specification.
• Performing a variety of plumbing, maintenance and carpentry functions.
• Use of a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment.
• Complying with safety regulations and maintaining clean and orderly work areas.
• Preparation of sketches and drawings.
• Issuing work orders and purchase requests to contractors.
• Supporting the development, fabrication and assembly of new or modified mechanical components.
• Supporting customer departments with new tooling design and process support.
• Coordination of bio-waste pickups in conjunction with the supply chain department. Ensuring required documentation is filed as required.
• Ensuring the facility is kept in compliance to GMP requirements.
• Supporting improvement initiatives.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Position Expertise/Qualifications

Associates Mechanical, electrical or industrial maintenance - Required

Minimum Years of Experience

5 years mechanical, electrical or industrial maintenance experience preferably in a GMP regulated environment - Required

Skills & Abilities

• Strong problem solving and analytical skills with the ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment
• Strong organization and prioritization skills with the ability to handle multiple projects
• Highly proficient in spoken and written English
• Computer Proficiency – Microsoft Office 365 applications, Computerized Monitoring System, Computerized Maintenance Management System, Calibration Management System.

Essential Physical Requirements

• Frequent: from one-third to three-fourths of the workday
• Weight Ranges
• Frequency
• From 40 lbs. up to 50 lbs.
• Occasional: from one-tenth to one-third of the workday
• From 11 lbs. up to 20 lbs.
• Frequent: from one-third to three-fourths of the workday
• Up to 10 lbs.
• Constant: more than three-fourths of the workday

Total Rewards

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, 401 (k), FMLA, Health Saving Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Basic Life and AD&D insurance, Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance, Disability, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), LegalShield / IDShield, Pet Insurance, tuition reimbursement, and Birthing & Parental Leave, Paid Holidays, Paid time off, MBO, Stock options.

ADA Statement

Candidates who cannot perform one or more of these requirements due to disability will be eligible for consideration based on whether the candidate can perform the essential functions of the position with a reasonable accommodation.