STERIS · 15 hours ago
Project Maintenance Technician
Petaluma, CA, US, 94954
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$34.84/hr - $40/hr
3+ years expSTERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. They are seeking a Project Maintenance Technician to provide technical expertise in the maintenance, repair, and improvement of facility equipment to enhance operational efficiency in a cGMP environment.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedical Device
Responsibilities
Performs technical troubleshooting on a variety of modalities, technologies, and locations. Performs regularly scheduled preventative maintenance on high volume, validated processing equipment. Reviews preventative maintenance tasks for effectiveness and frequency and recommends any continuous improvement changes or Lean practices for implementation to management
Diagnoses potential or actual equipment issues through observation, problem identification, and analysis, utilizing available information (e.g., cycle printouts, blueprints, schematics); after which ensuring appropriate and efficient corrective action
Completes operations and project work through construction and/or installation of systems including electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems while complying with all federal and state safety regulations and local safety policies and procedures, including ensuring employee safety by adhering to all Lock Out/Tag Out procedures, and following SDS safety procedures when using chemicals
Ensures appropriate work instructions are developed and implemented. This will ensure less experienced technicians can perform tasks as they become routine in nature. Contributes to operational efficiency by responding in person or by phone support to emergency maintenance calls on a 24/7 basis as assigned
Assists in the creation and maintaining of a spare parts program
Strives for continuous improvement by analyzing new or alternative ways to improve operations; incorporates staff recommendations into analysis; responds to audit activities in a constructive manner and uses findings to improve operations where possible
Maintains mechanical and technical skills, knowledge, and abilities by attending workshops, reviewing trade publications, and participating in training operations personnel to conduct minor, basic repairs to equipment, machinery, etc
Contributes in a team effort by performing in accordance to all STERIS policies, cGMP, Lean principles and other directives; supports the directives and decisions of higher-level management and performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or G.E.D
Requires a minimum of three (3) years of related experience
Ability to lift up to 50lbs
Requires ability to read, interpret, and practically apply electrical ladder diagrams and mechanical blueprints
Requires working knowledge of PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers) or other types of process control equipment
Requires ability to work independently under general guidelines and supervision
Requires computer skills and word processing, spreadsheet and software capabilities re: maintenance work order, inventory and downtime software
Above average organizing, analyzing and a minimum of Level 3 math skills (ratios, proportions, basic algebra) to determine organizational Customer and regulatory problems to formulate corrective action plans
Ability to meet physical requirements of position, including physical capacity evaluation testing and annual physical, as appropriate
Ability to successfully complete Operator training (classroom and hands-on) to become certified Operator and successfully pass Operator re-certification test annually
If required by the specific modality, this role is subject to passing Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) required background check
Preferred
Requires effective interpersonal skills as demonstrated through prior experience
Able to adapt to changing duties and responsibilities
Requires normal hearing range sufficient to hear alarms, bells, horns, etc
Requires ability to effectively read, write and verbally communicate in English
Support lean practices and principles
Benefits
Market Competitive Pay
Extensive Paid Time Off and (8) added holidays
Excellent Healthcare, Dental and Vision Benefits
Long/Short Term disability coverage
401(k) with company match
Maternity & Paternal Leave
Additional add-on benefits/discounts for programs such as Pet Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement and continued educations programs
Excellent opportunities for advancement and stable long-term career
Company
STERIS
STERIS is a leading provider of infection prevention and other procedural products and services, focused primarily on healthcare, pharmaceutical and medical device Customers.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$0.28M2010-05-21Post Ipo Debt· $0.28M
1998-12-01IPO
Leadership Team
Daniel Carestio
President and CEO, STERIS
Walter Rosebrough
CEO Emeritus & Senior Advisor
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