Maintenance Technician I - Bozeman

Description

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference? At Mesa Labs we’re passionate about protecting the vulnerable by enabling scientific breakthroughs, ensuring product integrity, increasing patient and worker safety, and improving quality of life around the world.

The Maintenance Technician I that supports our SDC Business has responsibility for the installation of new equipment as well as maintenance/repair of existing mechanical equipment used in the manufacture of medical devices. Will work closely with site employees and external vendors to ensure customer satisfaction and cost-effective solutions.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Model personal Lean Philosophy 5S behaviors in creating a continuously improving, clean, well-organized, and self-maintaining work environment.  Work closely with team members and others to motivate and improve 5S knowledge and implementation
• Actively participate in site TPM transformation efforts
• Complete required documentation for repairs (work orders, equipment logbooks, etc.)
• Comply with company ethics, code of conduct, policies, and best practices, with a commitment to safety in the workplace, valuing of diversity, and promotion of a harassment-free environment
• Perform skilled maintenance and repair of complex mechanical, electrical, and process control systems
• Maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs production-related mechanical components and electrical system in accordance with SOPs, internal requirements, manufacturer’s specifications, and safety policies
• Assists with recommending and implementing equipment improvements to drive efficiency, capacity, and yield gains
• Assists the maintenance team to develop methods and procedures to improve facility efficiency and workflow
• Assists the maintenance team troubleshoot complex problems with production departments, sub-contractors, suppliers, and customers
• Assist manufacturing engineers by driving improvements in equipment performance
• Adopt and promote a high energy culture that stresses close communication and teamwork among all departments
• Assist the maintenance team in providing subject matter expertise for evaluating existing/new equipment and best practices
• Recommend revisions to standard operating procedures as needed
• Assist employees with work process issues
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications/Education:

Education/Experience:

• High School graduation or equivalent required
• Experience with TPM preferred
• Two or more years of experience in a manufacturing environment required
• PLC experience preferred
• 3rd Class Boiler Operator license preferred or must be able to obtain within 1st year
• Experience in a Federal Drug Administration (FDA) regulated industry preferred.
• Experience with computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) preferred

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Problem solving/analysis
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Excellent data collection and analysis skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Compensation/Benefits:

The company offers a comprehensive benefits package and compensation for this position. The package includes base salary, bonus, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k/Match.

Salary Range for this position is $21-23 an hour with a 5% shift differential to take effect following the initial 6 week training period's completion.

Schedule for this position will be M-F standard hours for the first 6 weeks of training, followed by a transition to a Friday-Monday night shift schedule of 4:00 pm-2:30 am once training is complete.

Mesa Labs is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Mesa Labs prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment against applicants or employees based on age, race, sex, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, disability, military status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law