Manufacturing Maintenance Repair Technician

Expected Travel: None

Requisition ID: 8613

 

About Teleflex Incorporated

Teleflex is a global provider of clinically effective medical technologies designed to improve the health and quality of people’s lives. We apply purpose driven innovation – a relentless pursuit of identifying unmet clinical needs – to benefit patients and healthcare providers. Our portfolio is diverse, with solutions in the fields of vascular and interventional access, interventional cardiology, surgical, anesthesia, cardiac care, interventional urology, urology, emergency medicine and respiratory care. Teleflex employees worldwide are united in the understanding that what we do every day makes a difference. For more information, please visit teleflex.com.

 

Global Operations - Global Operations is a complex and diverse organization within the company which is responsible for product fulfilment to all our customers from end to end. We pride ourselves on being totally Customer Centric in our unrelenting focus on Improving Quality, Service and Value as perceived by our customers. Our employees are dedicated to the Global Operations Enterprise Excellence journey. Join a dynamic, growing team that offers healthcare providers an array of medical technology solutions that make a difference in patients’ lives.

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Maintenance Mechanic will perform preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs to machines and equipment. To be successful in this role you must be able to disassemble, repair and reassemble machinery and manufacturing equipment with minimal instruction. This position is responsible for supporting production by troubleshooting and analyzing issues, and equipment failures, and determining root causes to make necessary adjustments and repairs to machinery, regularly inspecting equipment, and diagnosing malfunctions. Applies advanced working knowledge and experience to independently improve maintenance techniques and operations in a highly regulated GMP environment under the guidance and direction of the Facilities and Maintenance Supervisor.

Principal Responsibilities

•    Troubleshoot mechanical machine failures by disassembly and inspection of components.
•    Utilize technical documentation (prints, manuals, specifications, etc.) to aid in troubleshooting.
•    Determine root cause of failure and correct condition to prevent reoccurrence.
•    Review previous failure modes to aid in discovery of root cause. 
•    Repair failure by examining alternative methods of repair or application. 
•    Follow up on repairs with observation and monitoring of equipment after it is in service to confirm successful repairs.
•    Manage all phases of repair projects from origination to completion. 
•    Develop, document, and perform predictive and preventive maintenance to maximize time between failures.
•    Perform checks and mechanical clearances as necessary to ensure proper operation. 
•    Research, develop, and document critical spare parts for equipment. 
•    Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. 
•    Draft routine reports and correspondence, and effectively communicate issues to engineers and management. 
•    Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. 
•    Maintain confidentiality. 
•    Work well under pressure and to remain flexible to changing demands. 
•    Additional duties as requested by management.
 

Education / Experience Requirements

•    High School Diploma or Vocational High School Diploma focused on equipment repair with practical experience. 
•    Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role 
•    Proven ability to work independently and learn quickly.
•    Ability to recognize issues and recommend cost-effective solutions to management.
•    Experience in GMPs
 

Specialized Skills / Other Requirements

•    Possess the discipline to execute tasks without procrastination
•    Excellent time management skills with the ability to work at a good pace, executing word orders and demands
•    Ability to work effectively and collaborate with our team members
•    Effectively use a variety of hand and power tools, operate a forklift, read blueprints, follow verbal and written instructions, communicate effectively in both oral and written form, maintain work logs, and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with those in the course of work assignments.
•    Knowledge of methods used in maintaining and repairing industrial machinery
•    Ability to lift 50 lbs. unassisted and 100 lbs. with assistance.
 

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Teleflex, Inc. is an affirmative action & equal opportunity employer. D/V