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Job Summary
Why Avantor?
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.
Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
2nd Shift; Mon - Thurs, 4:00pm - 2:00am
This role requires routine building maintenance and mechanical maintenance on equipment / machines within our cleanroom environments. Great to have prior experience in facilities maintenance, electrical and mechanical.
Why Avantor?
- Full-Time Health Benefits on Your First Day
- Sign-On Bonus paid at 90 Days
- Quarterly Incentive Bonuses paid
- Competitive Time off Package (PTO and Holidays)
- Employee Stock Options
- Retirement Plan Options with company match
- Direct Hire
MAJOR JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic equipment, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.
- Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level.
- Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Maintains accurate history logs for all machines for use in identifying and diagnosing problems
- Assist in troubleshooting, repairs and maintains electrical and electronic circuitry; hydraulic systems, plumbing, valving, filters, tanks, pumps, etc.
- Repairs, maintains and facility equipment.
- Strives to improve machine performance, and to minimize downtime through prior planning and quick thorough machine repairs.
- Provides mechanical support for production personnel.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS (Education/Training, Experience and Certifications)
- Minimum High School diploma; higher continuing education in related area considered a plus.
- Minimum of 1 to 2 years of maintenance , mechanical or electrical experience in a industrial or educational setting
- Thorough understanding of maintenance, reliability, Mechanical Integrity and Quality Assurance, and Process Safety Management best practices, preferred
- Experience working in an ISO Certified, FDA Regulated, or cGMP environment preferred
- Preferred industry experience with machine set-up fundamentals and solid troubleshooting skills
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES (Those necessary to perform the job competently)
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Equipment/facility maintenance, technical understanding, basic safety, and power tools knowledge
- Strong attention to detail
- Flexible and self-motivated
- Knowledge of process piping, auto valves, exhaust/dust collection systems, and screw/belt conveyors
- Must be able to work on gearboxes, agitators, and pumps
- Ability to repair electrical/mechanical machinery throughout the plant; necessary skills include: electrical, pneumatics, PLC logic, welding
ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL EFFORT (Under Typical Positions)
Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, dust or gases. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Required to stand and walk for a large part of the working day. Physical requirements include talking, hearing, bending/stooping, squatting, reaching above shoulder height, crouching, kneeling, balancing and pushing/pulling. Also requires some lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling up to 50 pounds with or without assistance. Use of both hands for repetitive actions such as grasping and manipulating. Specific vision abilities include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
DISCLAIMER:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.
Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
EEO Statement:
We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at TalentManagement@avantorsciences.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Equal Employment Opportunity is THE LAW Poster, EEO is the Law Poster Supplement, and Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision using the links below.
EEO is the Law
OFCCP EEO Su pplement
PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION
3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy:
By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.