Project Maintenance Technician

Saxonburg, Pennsylvania, United States
The position of Project Maintenance Technician is a hands-on position, that provides technical expertise andoversees and participates in the maintenance, repair, and improvement of facility equipment to reduce downtimewhile increasing operational efficiency in a validated cGMP environment. This equipment includes machinery,buildings, computer systems, control systems, safety, and security systems. Additionally, this position includesresponsibility for maintaining shop tools, inventory, and keeping the department’s CMMS (computerized maintenancemanagement system) updated all while adhering to Lean and 5S principles. The position must be proficient in therequirements of the Technician Maintenance and Project Technician positions and may be required to provide trainingto the technicians in these roles. This position will also be required to support after hours emergency responseactivities on an as needed basis. You will use your skill set to successfully complete projects that includetroubleshooting and resolving technical issues and developing new solutions that improve performance andfunctionality.
Hourly Rate $27-$33 depending on experience
Performs technical troubleshooting on a variety of modalities, technologies, and locations.
Performs regularly scheduled preventative maintenance on high volume, validated processing equipment.
Reviews preventative maintenance tasks for effectiveness and frequency and recommends any continuous improvement changes orLean practices for implementation to management.
Diagnoses potential or actual equipment issues through observation, problem identification, and analysis, utilizingavailable information (e.g., cycle printouts, blueprints, schematics); after-which ensuring appropriate and efficientcorrective action.
Completes operations and project work through construction and/or installation of systems including electrical,mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems while complying with all federal and state safety regulationsand local safety policies and procedures, including ensuring employee safety by adhering to all Lock Out/TagOut procedures, and following SDS safety procedures when using chemicals.
Ensures appropriate work instructions are developed and implemented.
This will ensure less experienced technicians can perform tasks as they become routine in nature. Contributes to operational efficiency byresponding in person or by phone support to emergency maintenance calls on a 24/7 basis as assigned.Assists in the creation and maintaining of a spare parts program. Strives for continuous improvement by analyzing new or alternative ways to improve operations; incorporates staff recommendations into analysis; responds to audit activities in a constructive manner, and uses findingsto improve operations where possible.
Maintains mechanical and technical skills, knowledge, and abilities by attending workshops, reviewing tradepublications, and participating in training operations personnel to conduct minor, basic repairs toequipment, machinery, etc.Contributes in a team effort by performing in accordance to all STERIS policies, cGMP, Lean principles andother directives; supports the directives and decisions of higher level management and performs other duties asassigned.

High School Diploma or GED

Requires a minimum of three (3) years of related experience.
Requires ability to read, interpret, and practically apply electrical ladder diagrams and mechanical blueprints.
Requires working knowledge of PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers) or other types of processcontrol equipment.
Requires ability to effectively read, write and verbally communicate in English.
Requires ability to work independently under general guidelines and supervision.
Requires computer skills and word processing, spreadsheet and software capabilities re: maintenancework order, inventory and downtime software.
Requires effective interpersonal skills as demonstrated through prior experience.
Above average organizing, analyzing and a minimum of Level 3 math skills (ratios, proportions, basicalgebra) to determine organizational Customer and regulatory problems to formulate corrective action plans.
Able to adapt to changing duties and responsibilities.
Requires normal hearing range sufficient to hear alarms, bells, horns, etc.

Support Lean practices and principles

Ability to meet physical requirements of position, including physical capacity evaluation testing andannual physical, as appropriate.
Ability to successfully complete Operator training (classroom and hands-on) to become certified Operatorand successfully pass Operator re-certification test annually.
If required by the specific modality, this role is subject to passing Nuclear Regulatory Commission(NRC) required background check.
Project Maintenance Technician is empowered to make decisions which effect the basic daily operation of theMaintenance department and is responsible for ensuring resolution of issues through high-level problem solving.

We value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, well-being, and financial future.

Here is a brief overview of what we offer

Extensive paid time off and (9) added holidays
Excellent healthcare, dental, and vision benefits
Additional add on benefits/discounts for programs such as pet insurance
Tuition reimbursement and continued educational programs
Excellent opportunities for advancement in a stable long-term career

Pay range for this opportunity is $30.65 - $39.67. This position is eligible for bonus participation.
Minimum pay rates offered will comply with county/city minimums, if higher than range listed. Pay rates are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to local labor market costs, years of relevant experience, education, professional certifications, foreign language fluency, etc.
STERIS offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits portfolio. Click here for a complete list of benefits:
Open until position is filled.
STERIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to ensure that persons are recruited, hired, trained, transferred and promoted in all job groups regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state or local law. We are not only committed to this policy by our status as a federal government contractor, but also we are strongly bound by the principle of equal employment opportunity.
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