Our client is a leading global provider of reusable and single-use thermal packaging solutions for the shipment of temperature-sensitive material, principally serving the pharmaceutical, biotech, health care and medical device industries. With more than 50 years of experience in ensuring product safety in transit, our client has built a reputation as the industry's most innovative and reliable provider to the largest global life sciences companies and has had a history of vigorous growth.The company’s headquarters is in Franklin, MA, and is ISO 9001: 2015 registered. We have additional facilities in Nashville, TN, Center Valley PA, and Elgin, IL. They are also distributing and manufacturing our products in Europe, Latin America and Asia. In addition, we work closely with sales and distribution partners in Mexico and Canada. They design and ISTA-certified testing laboratories are highly recognized throughout the industry as world-class. JOB DESCRIPTIONThe Plant Maintenance Technician is responsible for repairing and carrying out the preventative maintenance and scheduled maintenance programs for production equipment, systems and facility structures including HVAC, lighting, plumbing and others. Accurate recordkeeping of preventative maintenance, repair and installation activities is required. Manages spare parts inventory and orders replacement parts. Required to perform work in a safe manner, meet quality standards, follow work schedules, maintain 5S standards and work towards meeting company metrics.Responsibilities:
Repair production equipment, systems and facility structures, document results.
Carry out and document preventative maintenance and scheduled maintenance on production equipment, systems and facility structures in accordance with the schedule or as required.
Assist contractors in repairs or preventative or scheduled maintenance tasks as required.
Train on and learn how to operate all production equipment to assist operators in troubleshooting issues.
Assist Engineering on new equipment implementation, basic equipment rigging and plant prep.
Ability to read and understand manufacture assembly drawings.
Complete Facility PM tasks and Maintenance tasks in a timely manner.
Follow all SOPs and Work Instructions as required.
Responsibility to immediately report any equipment, manufacturing, quality or health and safety issues to the Production Engineer or the Plant Manager.
Assist in troubleshooting and root cause analysis of equipment failures.
Ensure repair and preventative maintenance programs support lean manufacturing practices.
Participate in lean manufacturing initiatives.
Communicate improvement ideas to the Facility and Production Engineering Manager or the Plant Manager.
Maintain spare parts inventory.
Maintain maintenance tool inventory.
Ensure assigned areas and activities are in compliance with all safety guidelines.
Maintain assigned areas to standards as dictated by 5S practices.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements:Qualifications and Requirements:
Ability to service electro-mechanical automated equipment, 8-10 years of experience desired (Licensed Electrician a plus)
Strong mechanical/electrical skills
Ability to Weld (MIG,TIG, STICK) a plus.
Strong Trouble Shooting skills
Demonstrated leadership in Operator & Safety training
Significant experience with standard hand and power tools
Must possess basic fabrication skills such as measuring, cutting, and hole drilling of plastics, metals, and wood
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics
Effective oral, written and electronic communication skills.
Ability to use MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and ERP/CMMS software
Ability to lift 50 pounds
Ability to work in a team (LEAN) environment.
Other Requirements (License, Permit, Certification, Travel, Physical etc.):
Fork lift license required
Job Type: Full-timePay: $23.00 - $27.00 per hourBenefits:
