Maintenance Technician 3
Position Summary
The Maintenance Technician 3 is responsible for ensuring the optimal performance and reliability of manufacturing equipment at our facility. This role requires a higher level of technical expertise and autonomy compared to a lower level maintenance technician, with a focus on complex troubleshooting, repairs, continuous improvement, and mentoring.
Primary Duties
- Perform advanced preventive and corrective maintenance on sophisticated manufacturing equipment.
- Troubleshoot and repair complex mechanical, electrical, and automated systems independently.
- Contribute to root-cause analysis efforts to prevent recurring equipment issues.
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to entry-level technicians.
- Participate in continuous improvement projects to enhance equipment reliability and efficiency.
- Ensure all maintenance activities comply with FDA regulations, GMP, ISO standards, and safety protocols.
- Utilize and maintain accurate records in computerized maintenance management systems.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize equipment performance and minimize downtime.
- Perform all work in compliance with company quality procedures and standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- 3+ years of related experience with intermediate to advanced‑level troubleshooting, schematic and print reading, and mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and controls experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of experience in electro-mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairing of electro-mechanical systems.
- Associate’s degree preferred with experience in electro-mechanical, high-speed manufacturing maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairing mechanical and electrical systems.
- Experience working in a cGMP/Regulated environment desired.
- Able to read ladder logic and troubleshoot/repair PLC’s, electrical systems, AC/DC drive systems, and mechanical systems desired.
- Proficiency in machining, welding, and fabricating a plus.
- Basic Computer Skills required; must be experienced and proficient in the use of email, Windows Operating Systems, and basic Microsoft Office tools (specifically Word & Excel).
Key Skills
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Consistently upholds and reflects the core ethical principles and values that bioMérieux promotes.
- Analyze data and make decisions and recommendations using data to guide decision‑making and provide suggestions for improvement.
- Written communications, including the ability to communicate technical data in written form.
- Perseverance; demonstrates perseverance and a focus on outcomes.
- Make timely decisions by quickly choosing effective solutions in high‑pressure situations for optimal outcomes.
- Practicing time management to allocate tasks, balance priorities, and meet deadlines efficiently.
- Skilled in MS Office tools including Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel — Intermediate; applies skills independently in most situations and handles moderately complex tasks with occasional guidance.
- Functionally required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements
- Ability to remain in a stationary position, either sitting or 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.
- Ability to adjust or move objects up to 50 pounds in all directions.
- Domestic travel required: 0% of time.
- International travel required: 0% of time.
Additional Position Information
- Direct support of high-speed automated process equipment operating on a 24/7 2-2-3 schedule.
- Minimum of 100 million medical devices manufactured annually.
- +/- 400,000 devices manufactured per business day.
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