Maintenance Technician

Vantive is a vital organ therapy company on a mission to extend lives and expand possibilities for patients and care teams everywhere. For 70 years, our team has driven meaningful innovations in kidney care. As we build on our legacy, we are deepening our commitment to elevating the dialysis experience through digital solutions and advanced services, while looking beyond kidney care and investing in transforming vital organ therapies. Greater flexibility and efficiency in therapy administration for care teams, and longer, fuller lives for patients— that is what Vantive aspires to deliver.

We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us. At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don’t settle for the mediocre. Each of us is driven to help improve patients’ lives worldwide. Join us in advancing our mission to extend lives and expand possibilities.

Maintenance Technician ( MT)

Job Description

The Maintenance Technician (MT) is responsible for:

• Performs maintenance on automated production machinery to reduce equipment downtime and meet production schedules. 

• Performs preventive and predictive maintenance as required to ensure equipment availability. 

• Position reports to a Maintenance Supervisor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Works in a safe manner and is trained in all appropriate plant safety programs.

• Performs equipment relocations, crating or uncrating of parts, mechanical adjustments and alignments, identifying and ordering of spare parts, documenting all work, clean-up before leaving job, attending relevant training and meetings.

• Participates in projects and upgrades.

• Understanding of technical drawings and schematics

• Work with suppliers to resolve technical issues

• Electrical:  Preferred:  Troubleshoots repairs and interfaces with Robots

• Electrical:  Preferred:  Troubleshoot using programmable logic controllers (PLC) systems (Siemens, Allen Bradley, etc)

• Electrical:  Learning component level repair of obsolete control components

• Electrical:  Troubleshoot/repair vision systems, photo-eye sensors, limit switches, proximity switches, temperature controllers, variable speed drives, motors, servos, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, ultrasonic and RF plastic welders, leak detection systems, and electrical systems up to 480V, 3phase

• Machine shop personnel: Knowledge of machining techniques/processes including manual milling, turning, grinding, welding, CNC machine setup, programming, and operation. 

• Machine shop personnel: Address walk in customer needs

• Mold shop personnel: Knowledge of mold repair, teardown, assembly, and cleaning.  Learning Mold Shop equipment and mold maintenance methods. 

• Forklift maintenance personnel:  Knowledge of safe best practices for PIT operation and repair.  Understanding of battery usage and handling procedures.  Basic understanding of forklift repair methods.

Job Requirements

• Minimum HS Diploma or GED equivalent required

• Technical Associates degree (2 year) preferred

• Preferred 3 years of applicable experience/demonstrated skill required

• Required 2 years as a Production Technician or Auxiliary

• Must have experience with basic hand tools

• Must be able to read electrical and pneumatic diagrams, knowledge of hydraulics preferred

• Strong communication skills

• Work effectively under stressful conditions

• Work with limited supervision

Physical/Safety Requirements

• Duties may require overtime work, including nights and weekends.

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.  Must be able to climb ladders.  Must be able to stand and work at two-hour minimum intervals.  Work in tight spaces

• Position requires standing and walking for extended periods of time.

US Benefits at Vantive

This is where your well-being matters. Vantive offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (“Aon PEP”), Vantive’s 401(k) retirement savings plan, to help you prepare for your future.