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Maintenance/Boiler Tech. 3rd shift

Avantor
Bakersfield, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 24 Apr 2025
💰 $72,800/yr($43,700/yr$72,800/yr)

About the role

The Opportunity:

Under moderate supervision, installs, maintains, and repairs manufacturing equipment and fixtures. Conducts basic maintenance activities primarily on machinery and related equipment. Maintains repair and maintenance records. Troubleshoots problems and escalates non-routine and complex issues.

What we’re looking for 

  • Education: High School education or GED required.
  • Experience - Experience working in an ISO Certified, FDA Regulated, or cGMP environment preferred.
  • Minimum of 1 to 2 years of maintenance, mechanical or electrical experience in an industrial or educational setting.
  • Preferred industry experience with machine set-up fundamentals and solid troubleshooting skills.
  • Thorough understanding of maintenance, reliability, Mechanical Integrity and Quality Assurance, and Process Safety Management best practices, preferred.

Collaboration Tool: Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word).

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Must have excellent communication skills (oral and written).
  • 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 

  • Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, 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!

Pay Transparency:

The expected pre-tax pay for this position is

$43,700.00 - $72,800.00

Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

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