PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

Maintain all manufacturing equipment including automated manufacturing systems, robotic materials handling equipment, production equipment. Support systems throughout the plant including critical utilities needed to support production operation.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Utilize working knowledge of PLC programming and controls hardware

Maintain and program industrial robotics

Perform trouble shooting, system analysis, and repair of electro-mechanical equipment

Rebuild and maintain equipment to meet high production output

As a skilled specialist, completes various tasks in resourceful and effective ways

Executes the repair, maintaining, and operation of utility, electrical, and mechanical systems as required

Works on assignments requiring considerable judgment and initiative

Understands implications of work and makes recommendations for solutions

May act as an informal team leader and provides assistance to other technicians with support tasks that require considerable judgment and initiative

May escalate difficult/complex issues to area Manager for resolution, as deemed necessary.

Assist with various projects as assigned by Manager.

Observe evaluate and suggest operational/design changes or maintenance needs based on performance, and Quality Assurance limits to maintain or increase efficiency of manufacturing equipment.

Responsible for following current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in performing above duties.

Review and comply with the Code of Business Conduct and all applicable company policies and procedures, local, state and federal laws and regulations

Other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and extreme heat.  The employee is frequently exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration.  The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; and risk of electrical shock.  The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SUPERVISION:

No supervision

EDUCATION:

High School Diploma required; Associate’s or Technical Degree and 3-5 years related experience preferred, or combination equivalent.

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:

Automated manufacturingPLC programming Robot programming preferred5+ years’ related experienceHVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical expertiseExperienced preferred in advanced automated processes, assembly, and packagingProduction manufacturing experience in regulated industry strongly preferred

EO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

EO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

 

Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.