Facilities Maintenance Specialist

The Opportunity:

In this role, you will report to the Site Operations Director and will work closely with the Avantor’s Clinical Services professionals to serve our customers by performing customized, mission-based lab work and research protocols that help return time back to science.  

What we’re looking for : 

Education: HS diploma and/or GED minimum, certifications a plus

Experience:

• Minimum of 1 to 2 years of maintenance , mechanical or electrical experience in a industrial or educational setting

• Thorough understanding of maintenance, reliability, Mechanical Integrity and Quality Assurance, and Process Safety Management best practices, preferred

• Experience working in an ISO Certified, FDA Regulated, or cGMP environment preferred

• Preferred industry experience with machine set-up fundamentals and solid troubleshooting skills

• Facilities Maintenance tasks around the building as needed

Qualifications:

• Good written and oral communication skills

• Equipment/facility maintenance, technical understanding, basic safety, and power tools knowledge

• Strong attention to detail

• Flexible and self-motivated

• Knowledge of process piping, auto valves, exhaust/dust collection systems, and screw/belt conveyors

• Must be able to work on gearboxes, agitators, and pumps

• Ability to repair electrical/mechanical machinery throughout the plant; necessary skills include: electrical, pneumatics, PLC logic, welding

How you will thrive and create an impact: 

We offer a full range of clinical trial services that cover every step, from discovery to delivery. Our portfolio of custom kitting, equipment and ancillary solutions, and biorepository and archiving services stands at the ready - to serve any trial, of any size, anywhere in the world. In this role you will: 

• Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on pneumatic equipment, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.

• Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level.

• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

• Maintains accurate history logs for all machines for use in identifying and diagnosing problems

• Assist in troubleshooting, repairs and maintains electrical and electronic circuitry; hydraulic systems, plumbing, valving, filters, tanks, pumps, etc.

• Repairs, maintains and facility equipment.

• Strives to improve machine performance, and to minimize downtime through prior planning and quick thorough machine repairs.

• Provides mechanical support for production personnel.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
 
The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
 
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!