What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Maintenance Technician (D Shift) position at bioMérieux?
Position Summary:
The Manufacturing Maintenance Technician I performs low –complexity preventative maintenance and repairs for manual to semi-automated equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This individual works closely with a team of Manufacturing Maintenance Technicians and will escalate more complex issues to senior team members.
Shift Schedule: Thursday thru Saturday and every other Wednesday from 6:00pm to 6:
Primary Duties:
- Perform all work in compliance with company policy and within the guidelines of BioFire Diagnostics’ Quality System.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Perform low-complexity repairs involving manual to semi-automated manufacturing and/or packaging equipment. Perform basic routine preventative and scheduled maintenance on manual to semi-automated production equipment, which may include the replacement of failed/broken components (i.e. bearing, belts, motors, etc.), cleaning and lubricating parts, etc.
- Provide emergency support to repair production equipment in order to keep production lines operational at all times.
- Dismantle defective and/or outdated equipment.
- Build and install new/repaired parts or equipment according to blueprints, specifications, WIDs, and SOPs.
- Performs some simple automation tasks as they relate to hardware.
- Perform all work in compliance with company policy and within the guidelines of BioFire Diagnostics Quality System.
Training and Education:
- High School diploma and equivalent; Associate degree in a scientific/technical discipline is preferred.
Experience:
- Minimum of 1 years of experience in a directly related field/role. Previous experience in a fast-paced cGMP environment is strongly preferred. Previous hands on maintenance experience preferred
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Demonstrate ability to problem solve and troubleshoot technical issues/equipment
- Ability to perform hands on repairs using a variety of hand tools
- Must be able to interpret and follow blueprints, WIDs, etc.
- Must possess well-developed interpersonal skills and a willingness to work collaboratively and take direction from other team members
- Effective written and verbal communication skills to interface with all levels of the manufacturing organization and to carry out required documentation activities
- Demonstrated sense of urgency when carrying out critical tasks
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Propensity for paying close attention to details
- Basic experience with or exposure to the following is preferred:
- Electrical systems
- Mechanical systems
- Pneumatics
- Documentation
Work Conditions:
Ability to remain in stationary position, often standing, for prolonged periods.
Ability to ascend/descend stairs, ladders, ramps, and the like.
Ability to wear PPE correctly most of the day.
Ability to operate heavy machinery.
- Able to safely lift 50 pounds. Must be able to perform duties wearing a Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR). Ability to perceive and distinguish colors.