The Opportunity:
Avantor is looking for a dedicated Facilities Technician to join our Biopharma team, supporting building and equipment related maintenance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
This role will be a full-time position based out of our Devens, MA facility. You will have the opportunity to directly support machinery and mechanical equipment in a growing manufacturing environment. If you are looking to start or continue your mechanical and maintenance experience – let’s talk!
What we’re looking for
Education: High School diploma or GED is required; Trade School and or higher continuing education in related area is preferred
Experience: 1 year of maintenance, mechanical or electrical experience in an educational setting is required
Equipment/facility maintenance, technical understanding, basic safety, and power tools knowledge
Collaboration Tool: Microsoft Office experience preferred
Preferred Qualifications:
2+ years of experience
Thorough understanding of maintenance, reliability, Mechanical Integrity and Quality Assurance, and Process Safety Management best practices
Experience working in an ISO Certified, FDA Regulated, or cGMP environment
Industry experience with machine set-up fundamentals and solid troubleshooting skills
How you will thrive and create an impact
Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic equipment, conveyor systems, and production machines
Following Supervisor’s direction on 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.
Reports all findings to the Facilities Supervisor.
Performs other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES (Those necessary to perform the job competently)
Good written and oral communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Flexible and self-motivated
Knowledge of process piping, auto valves, and screw conveyors
Willingness to learn and grasp knowledge on how 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.
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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.
Why Avantor?
Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!
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