Maintenance Mechanic I

Primary Responsibilities: Minimizes equipment downtime and ensures achievement of daily and weekly production goals by diagnosing, troubleshooting and repairing production equipment, including molding machines, high volume, high speed automated assembly equipment, welder, conveyor systems, and other auxiliary equipment such as case sealer, printers, labelers, flow wrappers, etc. Utilizes diagrams, schematics, manuals, instructions, and engineering specifications in the completion of these job functions. Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; soliciting information from line operators and other production associates, and listening for problems. Uses precision measuring and testing instruments, gauges, and other hand tools to complete essential functions. Verifies effectiveness of repairs, improvements and ensures product produced meets specification. Performs and documents all preventive maintenance in accordance with manufacturer's operation and maintenance schedule, policy and procedure and facility guidelines. Provides mechanical maintenance support to production associates by answering questions and requests; communicating with operators, engineering, management, outside contractors and others as necessary. Fabricates any new fixturing required for the department to which assigned, as well as modifications to existing equipment. Assists with investigating potential areas for quality and efficiency improvements. Recommends process adjustments to aid production. Implements changes as directed. Recommends and implement improvements to ensure a safe workplace. Identifies and reports potential safety hazards. Orders spare parts inventory for machines and equipment. Complies with all GMP's, SOP's, MI's and SI's during the course of his work. Complies with facility escalation procedures. Maintains all required documentation, including production and maintenance logs.

Qualifications: Associate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree, Technical Degree, Certification, or Apprenticeship in Related field, preferred. H.S. Diploma or equivalent, required. Experience as a maintenance mechanic (or similar role) in a production environment Maintenance experience in a medical device manufacturing environment, preferred. Experience with high speed, high volume, PLC based production systems, preferred.