Duties/Responsibilities:

Essential responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Support engineering projects-ordering and installation of new equipment, new equipmentIQ's. Continuous Improvement projects to reduce expenses, improve reliability, and reduce waste.

• Test electronic circuits tolocatedefects and understand the use of amp meters, voltmeters, and schematics.  

• Install,modifyand understand control panel wiring. Work closely with the engineering group to understand andmodifyPLC programs andmaintainPLC ladder logic programs.

• Propose design changes and review withengineerto upgrade equipment, eliminate re-occurring problems, improve product quality, reduce costs, etc.

• Most project work is done during the time the plant isshutdown. It is expected that the individual in this position is fully engaged in project work for the Sterilization department.

• individualin this position is fully engaged in project work for the Sterilization department.

• Set up all automatic, semi-automatic and hand operated machines so that all products produced will meet allquality specifications.

• Make all repairs to machines and notify proper personnel of necessary majorrepair.

• Create work orders and notifications and close PM work orders on time after completing PMtask.

• Perform preventive maintenance as dictated by the maintenance planner.

• Ensureall PM work order tasks are closed on time.

• Instruct operators concerning proper methods for the purpose ofattainingmaximum quality andquantityproduction in a professional manner.

• Work with engineering in making recommendations formodifyingequipment.

• Schedule work and requisition material asrequired.

• Assistin training new personnel in all jobs in the department asrequired.

• Assist Management in planning and controlling the quality and quantity of production.

• Activelyparticipatesas a team member with operators, utilities and all other personnel working in assignedarea.

• TheEMTmust have knowledge of and be able to perform efficiently all Sterilization department operations. 

• Responsible for quality of product after machine repairs. 

• Ensures product quality meetsspecificationsand proper documentation is completed.

• Responsible for informing Management of machine problems or other causes of production stoppages per Sterilization Escalation plan.

• Learn all quality inspections.

• Observe all plant safety standards.

• Mustknowlock out procedures and Safety Key Interrupt procedures.

• Must be able to train Operators to lock out and Safety Key Interrupt procedures.

• Routinely checks with operators on equipment in a proactive manner for any quality or operational issues.

• Assistwith radiation emergencies when and if they occur.

• General housekeeping and clean-up of work area / safety awareness.

• Sustain a productive work environment through effective communication with team members.

• Obey all company policies,standardsand rules, including but not limited to: Safety policies and rules (including lockout procedures); Quality policies and rules.

• Mustmaintainregular, punctual attendance.

• Responsible for quality of product after machine repairs. 

• Ensures product quality meetsspecificationsand proper documentation is completed.

• Other duties asrequiredto support the needs of the business.

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent,required.

• Completion of twoyearstechnical school training in electronics, electrical mechanical, and/or equivalent experience in the military/industry, preferred.
  

Experience:

• 5 years’ experience in maintenance and repair of hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems in lieu of a 2-year related technical degree.  No experiencerequiredwith a related 2-year technical degree.

• Manufacturing experience,preferred.

• PreviousPLCexperience,preferred.

• Radiation Certification – Must be able toacquirein 12 months.

• This job is contingent on clearing an FBI background check.  You willbe requiredto provide fingerprints to be sent to the FBI.  The corporate security officer willdetermineif the background information will be acceptable for this position.

Knowledge,Skillsand Abilities:

• Forklift – Must be able to obtain within 3 months.

• Strong mechanical aptitude with basic mechanicaland electricalknowledge and skill.

• Proven knowledge of basic mechanical drive systems and components including but not limitedto:cam motions; intermittent motion indexers; gear drive transmissions; prime movers - electrical motors,etc; robots; bearings and bushings - repair & replacement; timing & synchronization of mechanical drive trains.

• Basic electrical and electronic knowledge sufficient to troubleshoot problems.

• Ability to understandan electrical schematic.

• Ability to understand valve diagrams.

• Strong understanding of mechanical systems with the ability to repair preferred.

• Proven problem solving anddecision-makingskills.

• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills.

• Well-developed planning and organizational skills.

• Preferred understanding ofhydraulic andpneumatic systemsincluding:fluidic and pneumatic components (valves, cylinders, control devices, regulators, flow controls, etc.)

• Preferred understanding ofPLC programs and PLC ladder logic programs.

• Must be able to speak,readand write English

• Good interpersonal skills

• Computer skills (SAP,Excel, Word preferred) - Basic

Physical Demands:  

• PCP Level 3: Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of forcefrequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly.

Work Environment (if applicable):

• High speed manufacturing environment.  Must remain alert and focused.

• No air-conditioning in parts ofsterilization/warehousearea.

• May have intermittent exposure to chemicals;

• Degree of exposure to dust, dirt, heat, fumes, noise,vibrationand chemicals.

• When working outside, any & all physical elements of weather & temperature may be present. Inside, noise is the major distraction.

• Safety shoes must be worn in the warehouse andsterilization.

• Safety glasses must be worn when in the warehouseandsterilization.

• Some physical exertion, including lifting, may berequired.