Maintenance Tech

Maintain all production equipment to support the requirements of Operations.  Support the installation, testing, and validation of new production equipment procured to meet the needs of the various production facilities.  Perform miscellaneous and routine maintenance on STERIS facilities.  Maintain an orderly inventory of parts and tools.  Perform basic PLC troubleshooting.

Essential Job Functions:

-       Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of manual, semi-automated, and automated production equipment from blueprints, technical manuals, or vendor specifications. Maintenance involves electrical, electronics, mechanics, pneumatics, and hydraulics systems.
- Recognize and perform machine adjustments to the various machine systems, operational interlocks, sensors, energy systems isolations, and other ancillary inputs to machine controls according to Company safety procedures.  Keep others aware of safety issues in work area.
- Determine corrective actions based on operational and trouble messages provided by Programmable Logic Controls (PLC) Display Monitors or similar display panels.  Expanded PLC  knowledge is preferred .
- Maintain certifications for calibrated equipment, maintenance documentation, machine history, and all other appropriate documentation for production equipment.
- Assist the engineers with installation, testing, and validation of new production equipment.
- Satisfy production work order requests with description of corrective action. -          Facility maintenance duties to include, but not limited to:

Routine cleaning of facilities and grounds.  Shoveling, applying salt, sweeping, raking, cleaning.

Moving, setup/takedown of furniture and office equipment.  Rearrange areas, as needed.

Conduct and record periodic inspections, as scheduled.

Perform minor carpentry, painting, electrical and mechanical tasks.

Work with vendors in a professional manner.

Other duties as assigned.

Associate degree or Certificate in Applied Sciences (i.e., Electronic Engineering Technology, Industrial Computer Technology, Industrial Implementation, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or other relevant coursework) preferred.

Three to five years relevant experience (i.e., automatic packaging equipment, instrumentation, electrical, mechanical, and electronics). Must be able to read/understand blueprints, equipment manuals, and industrial standards. Independent troubleshooting and evaluation of equipment failures necessary. Reading, writing, and basic math skills required.

Position requires lifting (up to 65 lbs.), bending, standing, sitting, and walking. Temperature controlled environment between 64° - 68°. Light dust, acid off-gassing levels change based on daily operations. Use of personal protective equipment required in designated areas.