Maintenance Technician

Medefil, Inc.

Maintenance Technician

Location: Glendale Heights, IL

Reports to: Plant Manager

Department: Manufacturing

Level/FLSA: Non-Exempt

Position Summary: Working for operations, the maintenance mechanic will be responsible for the preventative maintenance, maintenance and troubleshooting of the facilities and production equipment.

Key Responsibilities include: Reporting to the production shift supervisor, the maintenance technician will be responsible for the following (but not limited to):

• Follow the operating policies and procedures of the company to maintain compliance with FDA, cGMP, ISO, OSHA and other governmental agency requirements. Product quality and personnel safety are highest priority
• Ensure equipment operation with all safety devices in place and safety procedures enforced
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical problems with the facilities equipment and the filling and packaging equipment
• Responsible for the facility maintenance
• Support, as necessary, filling and packaging equipment set up and start up at the beginning of each production shift. Maintain the facility support equipment to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing
• Maintain air handlers, HEPA units, chillers, boilers, vacuum and compressed air systems, forklifts, laboratory equipment and facility structure (walls, floors, ceilings, etc.)
• Perform and verify complete documentation of work orders, logbooks, change control, per appropriate SOP with completion at the time of work complete and prior to submission for review
• Perform and verify complete documentation of equipment stoppages, interventions and repairs in all production filling and packaging equipment logbooks, per applicable SOP for analysis and corrective actions
• Perform the required PMs on all facilities equipment per the daily/monthly/quarterly and annual schedule and appropriate SOP
• Perform plumbing, pipe fitting and valve repairs and modifications
• Perform minor electrical repairs, up to 110V
• Read electrical and mechanical drawings for troubleshooting
• Modify and manufactured parts to replace worn parts or to enhance operation
• Maintain a critical spare parts inventory
• Interact with vendors, suppliers for timely and best price delivery of parts
• Undertake equipment reliability reviews
• Able to work in elevated areas requiring ladders or lifts
• Make recommendation for improvement in equipment efficiency
• Maintain a working team environment
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or the equivalent, college degree preferred
• 2 - 5 years facility maintenance experience in an FDA regulated environment, pharmaceutical industry preferred
• Time management skills to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Must be able to work independently
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong problem-solving skills, especially mechanical, chemical, and logistical
• PLC, tools (handheld drills, cutting grinding, welding, soldering) abilities
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with hazardous materials and industrial equipment
• Must be able to sit and stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to work more than 40 hours in a week and weekends

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• In-person

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Maintenance: 2 years (Preferred)
• Chemistry, manufacturing & controls: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person