Job Information
BioFire Diagnostics, LLC. Manufacturing Maintenance Tech 3 - 1st Shift in Hazelwood, Missouri
Benefits at bioMerieux: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision benefits starting day one 11 paid holidays160 hours of paid time off Annual bonus 9.5% 401k company contribution with no vesting period Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000 per calendar year Onsite cafeteria with daily food stipend
Position Summary & Responsibilities:
The normal working hours for this role are anticipated to be Tuesday - Saturday from 6:00am-2:30pm. The Line Maintenance Technician is responsible for the operation, preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting of high-speed manufacturing equipment in the FDA regulated environment of bioMerieux, Inc. St Louis. This role performs installation, repair, and maintenance of specialized and highly automated production line equipment.
Preventive Maintenance
Complete Preventive Maintenance work orders prior to the completion due date.
Review Line Maintenance work instructions and modify as needed.
Maintain production equipment to run at required specifications.
Notify supervision of any PM inadequacies or parts shortages.
Complete preventive maintenance with no negative impact to production.
Perform component rebuilds as time allows
Corrective Maintenance
Follow proper procedures and techniques.
Quickly respond to line calls for machine repairs and adjustments.
Determine what tools are needed to effectively complete work orders.
Determine if the corrective maintenance job is one of a repetitive nature. If so, develop a process to eliminate the reoccurrence.
Miscellaneous
Adhere to company and OSHA safety guidelines and support safety activities such as safety audits and adherence of wearing personal protective equipment.
Establish good documentation practices
Complete all scheduled training on-time.
Use of a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) correctly by completing pms, enter urgent work orders, attach parts, attach labor, search for parts.
Interface with the storeroom. If a part is not stocked or counts are incorrect inform the Storeroom Coordinator to resolve the issue.
Work overtime as needed to ensure the required labor resource needs are met.
Navigation of finding documents and drawings in the applicable system
Consult with other maintenance personnel as warranted to discuss issues that affect the operations of the maintenance department by identifying and to help resolve recurring maintenance problems.
Reliable attendance and punctuality is an essential job function required for this position
Participate in root cause analysis training and apply to the job when determining cause of failure.
Education, Skills, & Experience:
Technical degree in a manufacturing technology discipline such as Industrial Controls, Logic Programming, Manufacturing Processing, related field with 3+ years of experience in maintenance, mechanical, HVAC, equipment repair OR high school diploma/GED and 5 years of related experience in maintenance, mechanical, HVAC, or equipment repair
Knowledge of manufacturing equipment involving mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic hardware.
Experience in troubleshooting and maintaining high speed manufacturing is preferred.
Knowledge of understanding good manufacturing practices (GMP’s), ISO, and quality system regulations is preferred.
Experience using a computer and the use of a CMM system is preferred.
Knowledge of automation controls.
Knowledge of Root Cause Analysis tools is preferred
Physical Requirements:
Standing, repetitive hand and arm motions at times, ability to climb steps.
Lifting (up to 50Lbs) and moving containers of cartons, tubes, and materials.
Operating within cool temperature and low humidity conditions within the production room.
Constant noise is common due to the operation of the air-dry chamber, taping and pouching equipment.
Excellent personal hygiene required.
Appropriate gowning requirements necessary for the production areas. Gloves are required to handle the product. Hairnet, clean room gowns and/or lab coats are required.
Safety glasses and hearing protection are required personal protective gear.
Occasional environmental odors may be prevalent.
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