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PDI · 3 weeks ago

Lead Process Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift

Orangeburg, New York, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$70K/yr - $80K/yr

7+ years exp

PDI is committed to research, quality, and service, providing innovative products and support to promote health and wellness. The Lead Process Maintenance Technician is responsible for preventative maintenance, equipment troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of blending processing systems and plant utilities, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and optimizing system performance.

Health CareMedicalMedical DeviceTraining

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Set up some daily schedules/lead very small team of 1-3 crew members Process Maintenance Technicians on 2nd / 3rd shift, providing guidance, and support. (often work together with heavy duty tasks/projects) Responsible for team performance and provide feedback to management

Maintenance: Perform and oversee preventive maintenance, repairs, and upgrades on various equipment and systems, including purified water systems, plant utilities, and liquid blending process equipment

Purified Water Systems: Maintain and troubleshoot purified water systems, ensuring compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements

Plant Utilities: Oversee the maintenance of plant utilities such as compressed air, steam boilers, and water purification/filtration & distribution systems

Liquid Blending Process Equipment: Maintain and troubleshoot liquid blending process equipment (tanks, pumps, valves, gauges, hoses, blenders, augers, motors…), ensuring optimal performance and adherence to production specifications

Safety: Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies GMP, conduct safety inspections

Documentation: Maintain detailed records of ALL maintenance activities, including scheduled PM,S, manual work orders, parts inventory, and services performed

Problem-Solving: Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment issues, implementing effective solutions

Coordination: Schedule and prioritize maintenance tasks, coordinating with other departments as needed

Reach to outside services vendors to perform scheduled inspection or/and emergency repairs

Contact supplier’s parts vendors for quotes and follow up with status of orders

Set up short- and long-term goals for areas of responsibility and crew members

Report status of started project to management

Qualification

Purified Water SystemsPlant UtilitiesLiquid Blending Process EquipmentMechanical SkillsElectrical SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsAttention to Detail

Required

Several years of experience in maintenance or a related field, with some leadership experience preferred

Specific experience with purified water systems, plant utilities, and liquid blending process equipment is highly desirable

Proficiency in mechanical (rebuilt/replace pumps, plumbing/pipe), some electrical & process control systems/PLC a plus

Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization

Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities

High level of attention to detail and organizational skills

High School Diploma, Technical or Trade School Graduate, Associate Degree in electro-mechanics preferred, or equivalent on the job experience

Good knowledge of process equipment, (photo sensors, solenoids, relays, electric motors, air mixers, pumps and pneumatics, liquids process flow, fundamentals of basic electricity and controls)

PC skills (word, power point, excel)

Good understanding of cGMP, Lock-out/Tag-out, PPE requirements, Safety practices, basic understanding of Hazardous Materials and learn to interpret Safety Data Sheets

7 - 10 years of experience in industrial equipment troubleshooting and maintenance; knowledge of Purified Water Systems

Basic knowledge of Preventive Maintenance Principles

Can decipher and troubleshoot complex equipment/control problems

Be flexible and work extended shifts and overtime when required, including nights weekends and holidays as needed

Benefits

Medical & prescription drug coverage

Dental / Vision plan

401(k) savings plan with company match

Basic and supplemental life insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Short- and long-term disability benefits

Health Advocacy Program / Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Legal assistance

Critical illness

Hospital indemnity and accident coverage

Discounted home/auto/rental insurance

Employee discounts

Pet insurance

Sick leave

Generous vacation and holiday time

Paid parental leave

Summer hours

Flex place/flex time options

Company

PDI

PDI is dedicated to leading the fight against preventable infections in healthcare, foodservice and our communities.

Founded in 1977

Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://wearepdi.com

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