Job Summar y :
Responsible for day-to-day maintenance activities which includes general maintenance, preventative maintenance, and emergency repairs to production equipment, facilities, and utilities. The ideal technician is multi-disciplined (jack-of-all-trades), with an in-depth knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems.
Skills and Abilities :
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Experience with 120V, 240V, 480V 3 phase and low voltage electrical systems and controls
- Experience with AC and DC motors and controls
- Ability to read and interpret maintenance manuals, diagrams, and blueprints
- Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Detail oriented and organized
- Self-starter and can take initiative to ensure a task is complete
Responsibilities :
Performs required maintenance activities to ensure efficient and reliable operations of the process, utility systems, and equipment of the plant, warehouse, and office areas.Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems to identify and repair the root cause of issue.Disassemble, repair, and reassemble machinery using hand and power tools.Generates and maintains associated documentation of maintenance Work Orders as assigned (Demand WOs, Emergency WOs, and PMs).Follows all internal Quality Management System requirements to ensure compliance with cGMP guidelines.Monitors and maintains building automation systems (BAS) as assigned.Works independently and with moderate supervision to ensure Work Orders are performed in a timely manner while maintaining quality of work.Complete grounds work as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor (which may include : picking up trash, sweeping curb and dumpster areas, clearing snow from building entrances, etc.).Be available during scheduled on-call shifts and weekends for emergency maintenance service; carry company provided cell phone as required for on-call maintenance.Maintains professional and courteous behavior with all colleagues, vendors, and contractors.Assures safety standards are used which comply with all company, local, city, state, and federal guidelines (OSHA and EPA requirements).Understands and complies with company policies, safety guidelines, quality system procedures, and housekeeping standards.Qualifications :
High School diploma or equivalent plus demonstrated abilities and / or training and experience.2-5 years of experience in a maintenance position (food or pharmaceutical industry with cGMP experience a plus).Must have a good understanding of maintenance principles in a manufacturing environment.Experience in troubleshooting and repair of HVAC systems a plus.Experience in operation and general maintenance of high-pressure boilers a plus.Experience operating a Forklift a plus.Knowledge of Metasys building automation system (BAS) a plus.Ability to support on-call shift schedule for emergency repairs (overtime and weekends as needed).Must be able to work indoors or outdoors in different weather conditions.This job requires exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally (with assistance), and / or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently.Able to work Hours 11pm-7 : 30amThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by colleagues assigned to this position. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Aquestive reserves the right to make changes to the job description whenever necessary.
As part of Aquestive’s employment process, final candidate will be required to complete a drug test and background check prior to employment commencing. Please Note : Aquestive is a drug-free workplace and has a drug free workplace policy in place.
Aquestive provides equal employment opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
