Maintenance Technician I

The Opportunity:

Avantor is looking for a Maintenance Technician to join our team in Bakersfield, CA.

The Maintenance Technician will install, maintain, and repair manufacturing equipment and fixtures. The Technician conducts basic maintenance activities primarily on machinery and related equipment, maintains repair and maintenance records, and troubleshoots problems and escalates non-routine and complex issues.

How you will thrive and create an impact: 

• Ensure 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.

• Maintain equipment, parts, and supply 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.

• Repair and maintain facility equipment.

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

• Provide mechanical support for production personnel.

• Performs operation, maintenance, testing, and recordkeeping for steam generation equipment and boilers

• Maintains building electrical system and heating and cooling equipment.

• Performs maintenance or general carpentry on items such as doors, floors, docks, overhead doors, roof downspouts, product racks, materials handling equipment, etc.

• Completes required reports when maintenance tasks are concluded.

• Answers security alarm calls as needed.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

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What we’re looking for: 

• Education: Minimum High School diploma; higher continuing education in related area considered a plus.

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

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

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

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

• Additional Qualifications:

• 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.

• Good written and oral communication skills.

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

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL EFFORT:
The work environment characteristics and physical effort described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is exposed to an industrial warehouse environment. The associate works near moving mechanical machinery and noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The job requires working in heights, exposure to changes in temperature, driving equipment, and maybe exposed to dust, fumes, or gases.

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?

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