Facilities Technician (Part-Time)
Danaher Corporation
Summary
The Facility Technician (Part-Time) assembles machinery to enhance manufacturing operations and reliability. This role collaborates with Production and Engineering to troubleshoot issues, identify root causes, and implement machine improvements.
Job description
This position reports to the Maintenance Manager and is part of the Maintenance Team located in Timonium, MD and will be an on-site role. The expected work hours are: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Assemble precision components, machine prototype parts, and use engineering software to support equipment maintenance and improvements. You’ll collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing teams to troubleshoot issues and transition new equipment.
- Responsibilities include developing and testing prototypes, maintaining accurate logs, ensuring a safe, organized workspace, and providing ongoing technical support. A solid understanding of mechanical operations is vital.
The essential requirements of the job include:
- Essential requirements include a high school diploma (engineering degree preferred), and five years of experience in an industrial manufacturing engineering or production role,
- Familiarity with injection molding, part design, and melt-blowing processes is a plus. Candidates must be willing to work scheduled hours, including overtime and holidays.
Physical/Environment Requirements:
- Lift up to 50 lbs. intermittently and stand at machines for entire shift including reaching, bending, squatting and kneeling.
- Mechanical aptitude and basic PC skills with ability to read and create technical drawings.
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
R&D/product development, scripting languages (Lua or Python), machining metals and polymers, 3D printing, and precision machinery assembly is highly desirable.
Requirements
- High school diploma
- Five years of experience in an industrial manufacturing engineering or production role
- Mechanical aptitude
- Basic PC skills
- Ability to read and create technical drawings
- Lift up to 50 lbs. intermittently
- Stand at machines for entire shift including reaching, bending, squatting and kneeling
- Willing to work scheduled hours, including overtime and holidays
Benefits
- Health care program
- Paid time off
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Bonus/incentive pay
Company overview
Danaher Corporation is a leading global science and technology innovator headquartered in Washington, D.C., specializing in biotechnology, life sciences, and diagnostics. Founded in 1984 by brothers Steven and Mitchell Rales, the company has evolved from its origins as a manufacturing conglomerate into a premier healthcare technology organization with approximately 63,000 employees worldwide. Danaher operates through three core divisions: biotechnology (28% of revenues), which develops products for therapeutic development; life sciences (31% of revenues), focused on disease identification, new therapies, and drug testing/manufacturing; and diagnostics (41% of revenues), providing instruments, consumables, and software for disease diagnosis. The company's portfolio includes renowned brands such as Beckman Coulter, Cytiva, Pall Corporation, Cepheid, Leica Microsystems, and Abcam, serving pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms, healthcare providers, and research institutions globally. Danaher is distinguished by its Danaher Business System (DBS), a continuous improvement methodology that drives innovation and operational excellence. With 2024 revenues of $23.9 billion, the company ranks 180th on the Fortune 500 and plays a critical role in advancing scientific research, improving diagnostic capabilities, and accelerating the development of life-saving therapies.