Maintenance Technician IV, Lead (Days)

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the effort to complete emergency repair, rebuilding, changeover and inspection work on process related equipment. Install, inspect, test, adjust, repair and perform line turnarounds, changeovers, and preventative maintenance per established procedures in a timely and efficient manner.
• Complete and Review documentation and required functions in the work order system to close out activities in compliance with cGMPs.
• Responsible for equipment and system performance through data monitoring within the assigned operating area.
• Use a variety of testing, tools, and measuring equipment in the efficient maintenance and troubleshooting of electronic, environmental monitoring, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical line equipment.
• Provide training to operators and Process Maintenance Technicians for equipment set-up and for major and minor adjustments or repairs.
• Lead the effort to install new equipment and oversee equipment upgrades according to site SOPs.
• Lead and Perform 5S activities and maintain organization of operating areas.
• Perform work requirements in a responsible manner, in accordance with SOPs, cGMPs and established safety procedures in accordance with OSHA requirements and guidelines.
• Be familiar with "Material Safety Data Sheets" for area chemicals.
• Perform batch record and GMP documentation entries. Maintain records and/or logs as required in performance of job responsibilities. This will include mathematical computation where needed.
• Perform roles of Technician and Mechanical Technician as required to support daily PET activities.
• Teach appropriate Problem Solving and Troubleshooting techniques to complete equipment repairs.
• Follow and maintain compliance with established MRO procedures and inventory control.
• Serve as a project resource to PET to assist in the follow up and timely implementation of projects and validation activities.
• Responsible for maintaining Aseptic Processing and Gowning certifications as required to support assigned work areas. (Area Dependent)
• Perform cleaning and housekeeping activities for assigned areas as required to maintain a cGMP environment.
• Perform other similar and related responsibilities as assigned by area management.

Some overtime will be required with prior notice to support business needs. Emergency overtime may be required with little notice to ensure operation of equipment within the PET.

Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Minimum Requirements:

• Significant experience in a regulated production environment, specifically responsible for equipment maintenance and performance.
• Must have the ability to effectively understand, read, write, communicate, and follow instructions in the English language.
• Ability to lift and handle equipment change parts, tooling, and materials associated with equipment maintenance and repair.
• Proficient with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems such as Maximo or SAP.
• Ability to lead a small team of technical resources in a cGMP environment.

Preferred Background:

• High school graduate, vocational school graduate or equivalent.
• Associate degree in engineering or a related discipline or equivalent mechanical trade school graduate preferred.
• Previous experience with automated equipment preferred.
• Training in mechanics, hydraulics, electronics and testing equipment in electrical and/or mechanical troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of data and materials maintenance systems such as Maximo, SAP, ADP, KRONOS, or other MRP systems.
• Experience with OEE, TPM, LEAN or other Continuous Improvement systems.
• Planning and Scheduling knowledge.
• Previous leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.