Facilities Technician

The Opportunity:

Avantor is looking for a Facilities Technician to install, maintain, and repair manufacturing equipment and fixtures.

The Technician will conduct basic maintenance activities primarily on machinery and related equipment; maintain repair and maintenance records and troubleshoot problems and escalate non-routine and complex issues.

This role will be a full-time position based out of our Morrisville, NC office.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am to 4:30pm.

What we’re looking for: 

• Education:
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience:
• Minimum of 1 to 2 years of maintenance, mechanical or electrical experience in an industrial or educational setting.
• Thorough understanding of maintenance, Mechanical Integrity and Quality Assurance, and Process Safety Management best practices, preferred.
• Experience working in an ISO Certified, FDA Regulated, or cGMP environment preferred.
• Additional Qualifications: 
• Industry experience with machine set-up fundamentals and solid troubleshooting skills desired.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Adaptable and self-motivated.
• Equipment/facility maintenance, technical understanding, basic safety standards as well as knowledge of power tool usage.
• General to intermediate understanding of compressors, pneumatic systems, e-maintenance systems.
• Basic carpentry, drywall, painting and plumbing skills.
• Ability to repair electrical/mechanical machinery throughout the site; necessary skills include electrical, pneumatics, PLC logic.

How you will thrive and create an impact: 

• Maintain equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level.
• Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Maintain 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.
• Ensure operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on pneumatic equipment and production machines; following operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.
• Repair/maintain all facility equipment.
• Focus on improving machine performance to minimize downtime through prior planning and quick thorough machine repairs.
• Provide maintenance support for production personnel.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:
Work environment consists of warehouse, office and cleanroom areas.
Required to stand and walk for a large part of the workday. Physical requirements include ability to use tools, climb ladders and ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Performance of various repetitive actions.

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!

EEO Statement:

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