Lead Maintenance Technician

At Globus Medical, we move with a sense of urgency to deliver innovations that improve the quality of life of patients with musculoskeletal disorders. Our team is inspired by the needs of these patients, and the surgeons and healthcare providers who treat them. We embrace a culture of exceptional response by partnering with researchers and educators to transform clinical insights into tangible solutions. Our solutions improve the techniques and outcomes of surgery so patients can resume their lives as quickly as possible. 

Job Summary

Performs electrical or mechanical troubleshooting to determine problems in non-functioning electro-mechanical equipment used in the manufacturing process. Responsible for preventive maintenance, mechanical checks, construction, installation, moving, repairing and maintenance of all electronic, electrical and mechanical equipment and/or systems within the facility and/or assigned Value Stream(s). Performs industrial machine repair/service using knowledge of any or all of the following: electrical, electronics, mechanical, hydraulics, pneumatics, spindles, ball screws, bearings, servo controls, and/or machine controllers.

Primary Responsibilities

• Serves as advanced technical contact to execute preventive maintenance procedures on equipment in production areas, Engineering lab, machine shop and facilities equipment
• Identifies deficiencies and improvement opportunities; revises and releases updated/new preventative maintenance documents
• Arranges and supports installation of specialized equipment; creates/updates preventive maintenance procedures with outside suppliers or in-house personnel as required
• Coordinates the equipment and building facility maintenance activities at the plant, and capital projects with support of engineering to maximize equipment reliability, efficiency and cost
• Evaluates and leads refinement of overall equipment reliability plans, strategies, equipment performance and root cause analysis
• Identifies, establishes and manages preventative maintenance contracts with outside suppliers through purchasing department
• Creates, maintains, and implements maintenance and continuous improvement plans aligned with plant priorities
• Creates PR’s in SAP
• Works directly with outside vendors for service and parts
• Designs, engineers and fabricates equipment as needed to include welding
• Oversees special projects, machine moves and landing new equipment.
• Executes tasks assigned in the Hazmat, DOT, and LOTO Frameworks in coordination with the EH&S team.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Skills / Capabilities

• Ability to use maintenance equipment (including but not limited to: saws, grinders, CNC mills, and lathes, hand / power tools, etc) to perform machining duties as needed
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and determine root cause of failures
• Advanced knowledge using predicative and preventative maintenance processes

Education and Experience

• Typically requires a minimum of 6+ years of related experience
• Requires High School diploma or equivalent
• Requires general working knowledge of industrial electronics and controls including but not limited to: relay logic and controls, automation interlocking, machine control circuits, sensors, switches, timers, wiring and ladder diagrams, sequencers, variable speed motor drives, servo controls, etc.
• Ability operate and obtain a forklift driver's license

Travel and/or Physical Requirements

•  Comfortable and able to climb in and out of machines

Nature and Scope (for reference only)

• Supervises a team comprised of non-exempt Shareowners; is responsible for results the of team
• Applies comprehensive knowledge of team’s activities
• Solves escalated problems for the team; sets priorities for team activities
• Works independently guided by day-to-day objectives for the team
• Builds internal/ external relationships; actively represents team in inter-departmental projects

Our Values:

Our Life Moves Us philosophy is built on four values: Passionate About Innovation, Customer Focused, Teamwork, and Driven.

• Passionate about Innovation: Improving patient care by delivering advanced technology to our customers is at the core of what we do. We are passionate in our role in improving the lives of patients by continuously developing better solutions.

• Customer Focused: We listen to our customers’ needs and respond with a sense of urgency.

• Teamwork: Wo