Lead Process Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift

Driven by a commitment to research, quality, and service, PDI provides innovative products, educational resources, training, and support to prevent infection transmission and promote health and wellness. Encompassing three areas, our Healthcare, Sani Professional and Contract manufacturing divisions, we develop, manufacture, and distribute leading edge products for North America and the world. We have several locations across the US and are looking for new Associates to join our team! 

POSITION PURPOSE 

*This position is for 1st Shift (Mon-Fri, 7:00am-3:30pm)* The Lead Process Maintenance Technician is responsible for preventative maintenance, equipment troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of the blending processing systems and associated plant utilities. This role ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, optimizes system performance, leads troubleshooting efforts, and provides expertise in operational enhancements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Set up some daily schedules/lead very small team of 1-3 crew members Process Maintenance Technicians on 2^nd / 3^rd shift, providing guidance, and support. (often work together with heavy duty tasks/projects) Responsible for team performance and provide feedback to management.
• Maintenance: Perform and oversee preventive maintenance, repairs, and upgrades on various equipment and systems, including purified water systems, plant utilities, and liquid blending process equipment.
• Purified Water Systems: Maintain and troubleshoot purified water systems, ensuring compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Plant Utilities: Oversee the maintenance of plant utilities such as compressed air, steam boilers, and water purification/filtration & distribution systems.
• Liquid Blending Process Equipment: Maintain and troubleshoot liquid blending process equipment (tanks, pumps, valves, gauges, hoses, blenders, augers, motors…), ensuring optimal performance and adherence to production specifications.
• Safety: Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies GMP, conduct safety inspections.
• Documentation: Maintain detailed records of ALL maintenance activities, including scheduled PM,S, manual work orders, parts inventory, and services performed.
• Problem-Solving: Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment issues, implementing effective solutions.
• Coordination: Schedule and prioritize maintenance tasks, coordinating with other departments as needed.
• Reach to outside services vendors to perform scheduled inspection or/and emergency repairs.
• Contact supplier’s parts vendors for quotes and follow up with status of orders.
• Set up short- and long-term goals for areas of responsibility and crew members.
• Report status of started project to management.

Qualifications: 

• Experience: Several years of experience in maintenance or a related field, with some leadership experience preferred. Specific experience with purified water systems, plant utilities, and liquid blending process equipment is highly desirable.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in mechanical (rebuilt/replace pumps, plumbing/pipe ), some electrical &process control systems/PLC a plus.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Problem-Solving: Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Attention to Detail: High level of attention to detail and organizational skills.

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS

• Unscheduled Downtime: Measure the total time equipment is out of operation due to unexpected failures. Lower downtime indicates better maintenance practices. 
• Reactive Maintenance Work Hours: Track the hours spent on unplanned maintenance tasks. A lower percentage of reactive maintenance suggests a more proactive approach. 
• Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF): Calculate the average time between equipment failures. A higher MTBF indicates more reliable equipment 
• Work Order Cycle Time: Measure the time taken to complete maintenance work orders from initiation to completion. Shorter cycle times reflect efficient maintenance processes 
• Preventive Maintenance Compliance: Track the percentage of scheduled preventive maintenance tasks completed on time. High compliance rates indicate effective preventive maintenance planning 
• Equipment Availability: Measure the percentage of time equipment is available for use. Higher availability rates suggest effective maintenance and minimal downtime 
• Quality of Repairs: Assess the quality of maintenance work by tracking repeat failures or rework. Fewer repeat issues suggest higher quality repairs 

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• High School Diploma, Technical or Trade School Graduate, Associate Degree in electro-mechanics preferred, or equivalent on the job experience.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE:

• Good knowledge of process equipment, (photo sensors, solenoids, relays, electric motors, air mixers, pumps and pneumatics, liquids process flow, fundamentals of basic electricity and controls).
• PC skills (word, power point, excel) Good understanding of cGMP, Lock-out/Tag-out, PPE requirements, Safety practices, basic understanding of Hazardous Materials and learn to interpret Safety Data Sheets

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• 7 - 10 years of experience in industrial equipment troubleshooting and maintenance; knowledge of Purified Water Systems. Basic knowledge of Preventive Maintenance Principles

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Can decipher and troubleshoot complex equipment/control problems.
• Be flexible and work extended shifts and overtime when required, including nights weekends and holidays as needed.

Schedule & Availability

• This role requires flexibility to address urgent system issues that may occur outside regular hours.
• On-call availability may be required for emergency response, troubleshooting, and critical maintenance needs.
• Weekend and holiday work may be necessary during system upgrades, shutdowns, or regulatory inspections.
• Must be available to answer phone calls 24/7 if emergency situations are within areas of responsibilities.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Physical Requirements

• Requires standing, walking, and working in a manufacturing environment for extended periods.
• Must be able to lift and move objects up to 50 lbs. as needed for system maintenance and troubleshooting.
• May involve climbing, bending, kneeling, and reaching when working on equipment.
• Qualify to wear a respirator and fall and hazardous prevention equipment – not on daily basis

Work Environment

• Work is primarily performed in a controlled manufacturing environment, production floor, and utility areas.
• Exposure to high temperatures, noise, vibrations, and humid conditions in some work areas.
• May require working in areas where hazardous materials, chemicals, or cleaning agents are used.
• Requires compliance with PPE standards, including gloves, safety glasses, and protective clothing when handling system components

 SALARY RANGE

• $70,000 - $80,000 annually, plus bonus & overtime pay

BENEFITS

PDI is pleased to offer a comprehensive and affordable benefits program to our associates, which includes:

• Medical & prescription drug coverage
• Dental / Vision plan
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Basic and supplemental life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and long-term disability benefits
• Health Advocacy Program / Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Many other voluntary benefit plans such as: Legal assistance, critical illness, hospital indemnity and accident coverage, discounted home/auto/rental insurance, employee discounts and pet insurance

At PDI, we are also committed to helping our associates maintain a healthy and sustainable work/life balance and are proud to provide:  Sick leave, generous vacation and holiday time, paid parental leave, summer hours, flex place/flex time options

Salary : $70,000 - $80,000