Equipment Maintenance Technician

JOB DESCRIPTION

Overview   
 
 
 
TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. The job opportunity below is for one of our clients specializing in biotechnology product development services. Our client is dedicated to supplying laboratory equipment, chemicals, supplies, and services essential in healthcare, scientific research, safety, and education. As the global leader in serving the field of science, our client boasts an annual revenue of around $40 billion with a mission to empower customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Our client's global team is committed to delivering an unparalleled blend of cutting-edge technologies, convenient procurement options, and pharmaceutical services under their industry-leading brands. 
 
 
Position: Equipment Maintenance Technician / Maintenance Metrology Technician II
 
Location: St. Louis, MO - 63134
 
Duration: 12 Months 
 
Job Type: Contract 
 
Work Type: Onsite
 
Shift: Tuesday to Saturday or Sunday to thursday from 12:00 PM to 08:00 PM 
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
 
Position Summary:
 

 The Manufacturing Technician II provides a variety of technical services including electrical, controls and mechanical to maintain, troubleshoot, and improve our automated production equipment. The Tech II is seen as a Journeyman of maintenance.
 
 
Key Responsibilities:
 
 
Safety:
 
 
Ensure the safety of production equipment by ensuring compliance to regulations and industry standards
 
Identify and correct any unsafe conditions related to electrical safety, shielding and guarding, safety interlocks and emergency stops
 
Complete safety review checklists for all new equipment and for significant changes in processes and equipment
 
Complete all work in compliance with site safety procedures including lock-out-tag-out, hot work, confined spaces, etc.
 
 
Operations Support:
 
 
Troubleshoot and repair production equipment promptly and thoroughly to minimize downtime
 
Ensure spare parts are identified and on-hand for all production equipment
 
Complete scheduled preventative maintenance tasks and adjust preventative maintenance requirements over-time as necessary
 
Provide ongoing training and mentoring to production associates to ensure that equipment is being operated and maintained appropriately
 
Assist production with updates to equipment related SOPs to ensure accuracy of written instructions
 
 
Continuous Improvement:
 
 
Identify and implement improvements to reduce costs, improve quality and customer satisfaction, and ensure product availability and delivery
 
Participate in site continuous improvement activities including PPI and Lean
 
 
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
 
 
High School Diploma (Advanced education in a scientific field preferred)
 
Technical Certification a plus.
 
A minimum of 3-5 years of technical mechanical and/or electrical experience or combination of experience and education.
 
Technical experience may be preferred.
 
Capable of trouble-shooting automated equipment, electronics, sensors, motors, servos and pneumatics.
 
Production equipment     Experience with automated production equipment in a manufacturing environment.
 
Strong mechanical skills including the ability to perform mechanical disassembly, repairs, and reassembly of complicated equipment.
 
Proficient use with all hand and power tools.
 
Demonstrated working knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic, lubrication, electrical systems and industrial automation.
 
Knowledge of practices and techniques in general construction, repair and maintenance in a commercial environment.
 
 
Communication:
 
 
Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective interpersonal interactions.
 
Proficient in PC applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel. Ability to utilize factory applications such as CMMS software and inventory software.
 
Position will require working in a wide variety of environments including office, laboratory, hazardous chemical production, cleanroom, general production and warehouse, occasionally outdoors around the site, on roof-tops, in mechanical spaces, interstitial spaces, etc.
 
Requires occasional lifting up to 50 pounds
 
 
 
TekWissen   Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.