Maintenance Technician

What You'll Do

• Optimizes processing and reduces downtime by performing predictive and preventative maintenance on all equipment, machinery and facility buildings; participating in the installation of new equipment as required.
• Contributes to maintaining a safe, secure and clean workplace by conducting the daily, weekly, quarterly and semi-annual safety / maintenance inspections according to pre-established guidelines and schedules; completes related paperwork in a timely and accurate manner to GMP standards.
• Contributes to production efficiency by responding to maintenance calls on a 24 hours 7 days per week basis as assigned, rotating on-call responsibility, investigates reason for call in, and either repairs or defers action for immediate supervisor decision; maintaining a spare parts program.
• Maintains building climate by installing, repairing and servicing ventilation, heat and air conditioning systems.
• Complies with all environmental requirements for waste.
• Maintains facility lighting by installing and repairing wiring and fixtures.
• Monitors production efficiency by maintaining and analyzing a production downtime record.
• Ensures employee safety by adhering to all Lock-out, Tag out procedures; following the MSDS safety procedures when using chemicals.
• Strives for continuous improvement by analyzing new or alternative ways to improve operations; incorporates staff recommendations into analysis; responds to audit activities in a constructive manner and uses findings to improve operations where possible.
• Maintains mechanical and technical skills knowledge and abilities by attending workshops, reviews trade publications and participates in training others to conduct minor, basic repairs to equipment, machinery, etc. Completes any training deficiency as noted.
• Successfully meets the requirements of irradiator operator.
• Successfully completes electrical and OSHA classes as demonstrated through hands on task demonstration and written test.
• Utilizes and updates spare part practices / policies / systems.
• Completes other certifications, i.e., forklift, welding, boiler, pesticide applicator, as identified by operator licenses / permits.
• May be required to provide tools according to local policy.
• Utilizes computer to complete work orders, forms, training, etc.
• Contributes in a team effort by performing according to the guidelines outlined in the STERIS Code of Business Conduct, the GMP and other directives; supports the directives and decisions of higher level management; accomplishes other duties as assigned.
• Provides protection to employees by promoting and issuing monitoring devices in hazard areas as required by safety rules. Complies with and promotes all hot work requirements.
• Supports the Isomedix business imperatives of Growth, Operational Excellence, Leadership Excellence and Customer Focus, by acting with integrity, treating everyone with mutual respect, exhibiting a genuine commitment to the success of all employees, and delivering satisfaction to our Customers through teamwork, innovation and continuous improvement; this will be accomplished while acting safely and is defined as "The STERIS Way."
• Exhibits a commitment to the Isomedix shared values of Customer Satisfaction and Continuous Improvement through ensuring defect-free workmanship, assisting others to meet the Customer’s needs, searching for efficient and effective ways to reduce waste, being active and accountable for Customer satisfaction, and satisfying the Customer’s needs with a sense of urgency.

Expereince, Skills, and Abilities Needed

Required :

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Requires working knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, mechanics or electrical applications.

Requires computer literacy to include word processing, spreadsheet and software capabilities. Ability to navigate through defined computer screens.

Requires ability to read blueprints and schematics.

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. – due to the physical nature of the job, requiring strength and endurance.

Ability to effectively read, write and verbally communicate.

Preferred :

PLC / control experience.

Above average organizing and analyzing skills and Level 3 math skill (basic arithmetic functions in all units of measurement, decimals, ratios, rates, percentages) to determine organizational, Customer, and regulatory problems and to formulate corrective action plans; attention to detail.

Ability to work independently under general guidelines and supervision.

Ability to adapt to changing duties and responsibilities.

Effective interpersonal skills as demonstrated through prior experience.

Normal hearing range sufficient to hear alarms, bells, horns, etc.

Other :

• Be dependable and on time.
• Be a team player.
• Pay attention to detail.
• STERIS operates 24 / 7, 365, including holidays.

What STERIS Offers

We value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, well-being, and financial future.

• Here is just a brief overview of what we offer :
• Market Competitive Pay
• Extensive Paid Time Off and (9) added holidays
• Excellent Healthcare, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Long / Short Term disability coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Maternity & Paternal Leave
• Additional add-on benefits / discounts for programs such as Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement and continued educations programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement and stable long-term career

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