Industrial Maintenance Technician

The position has responsibility and accountability for performing all preventative, on-demand and improvement maintenance activities at Inotiv – Teklad Custom and Standard Diet production facilities. Additionally, the position is responsible for the upkeep, on-going maintenance and improvement of safety and security equipment. This position reports to the Teklad Maintenance Manager position or designee.

• Actively participate in the implementation and maintenance of the facility’s health & safety program
• Perform safe, timely and cost-effective preventative maintenance for all building, grounds and equipment in compliance with established quality management system and facility’s health & safety program
• Perform safe, timely and cost-effective repair of buildings and repair and replacement of equipment on-demand
• Trouble-shoot (mechanical, HVAC and electrical) and repair process equipment function safely and timely to ensure equipment availability for use – possess experience and apply effort to perform trouble-shooting with high-degree of independence
• Practice effective communication with production, shipping and receiving employees regarding equipment or building repair schedules, completion and equipment availability for use
• Possess confidence, patience and communication skill to train other maintenance technicians and selected production co-workers in preventative and repair maintenance work

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Three + years of electrical, HVAC and mechanical industrial maintenance work experience within a manufacturing work environment
• Industrial Maintenance professional designation including state recognized trades such as Industrial Mechanic/Millwright, Master Electrician preferred
• Bachelor’s degree or other advance degree in engineering helpful but not needed

Preferred Skills

• Accomplished oral and written communication skills
• Industrial maintenance hands-on work experience (multiple years) – electrical, mechanical, material fabrication, plumbing
• Oversee and review the work of lower-level technicians
• Work independently with moderate supervision
• Continuous improvement – Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, ISO quality system environment
• Microsoft Office Suite – user skills
• Mathematic skills that include geometric and volumetric calculation ability
• Aptitude to comprehend solid and liquid process flow

Physical mobility

• Ability to lift up to 50 lb. objects to shoulder height
• Ability to climb and descend stairs and vertical ladders
• Ability to enter designated confined spaces to perform inspection and repair work