Equipment Maintenance Technician

Summary:  Responsible for coordinating and performing all of the maintenance activities necessary to install, repair and maintain production equipment, systems and services.
 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Installs and maintains all production machines and equipment, including but not limited to mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair.
• Performs regular, predictive and preventive maintenance on machines and equipment, in accordance with operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions and company procedures; effectively communicates and schedules maintenance activities to maximize production.
• Performs emergency/unscheduled repairs on production equipment; troubleshoots issues; replace/repair parts; responds quickly and efficiently to minimize downtime.
• Maintains an efficient Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to manage all required equipment maintenance; accurately documents work performed in a timely fashion.
• Uses a variety of hand and power tools and material handling equipment.
• Assists with plant layout.
• Performs a variety of other building and custodial maintenance functions as needed, including cleaning, plumbing, polishing floors, snowplowing, shoveling and grounds keeping.
• Supports company safety objectives by maintaining compliance with all government regulations; provides technical support for safety projects; ensures that equipment is in a safe, operable condition; assists with safety training.
• Encourages and contributes to a positive work environment and culture through effective communication, coaching, teamwork and leadership.
• Supports continuous improvement efforts; makes or recommends equipment and/or process modifications to improve quality and/or efficiency.
• Accurately completes production and quality documents.
• Maintains a professional working relationship and effectively communicates with all employees, managers, vendors, customers and regulatory agencies.
• Understands, complies with and supports company policies and procedures, regulatory requirements and safety regulations/initiatives.
• Regular attendance at work is required.
• Performs other production assignments as necessary.

Qualifications: 

• Requires a high school diploma or general education degree (GED); 5 years of related maintenance experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, metal fabrication, PLC, electrical, plumbing, machine tools, power distribution, and hand tools preferred.

Work Hours:

• 1st shift: Monday through Friday 7:00AM to 3:30PM; optional overtime available before and/or after the regular shift.
• 2nd shift: 4 ten-hour days Monday through Thursday from 3:30PM to 2:00AM; plus Fridays are optional overtime!
• Part-time options may be available.

To Apply:  Click on the button below, or email your resume to HR@gauthierbiomedical.com. 

Additional Opportunities:  Check out the Careers page on our website at www.gauthierbiomedical.com.  We are growing and have several opportunities for motivated, talented individuals on 1st & 2nd shift!   In addition to a 4 ten-hour day schedule, we offer our 2nd shift employees a shift premium!

All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.  Gauthier Biomedical values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We are a Drug Free Workplace, where medical devices and rewarding careers are built.

Don't miss this remarkable opportunity to join the Gauthier Biomedical Team!  Apply today!