• Manufacturing Maintenance Technician (D Shift)

    BioFire Diagnostics, LLC. (Salt Lake City, UT)


    Position Summary:

    The Manufacturing Maintenance Technician I performs low –complexity preventative maintenance and repairs for manual to semi-automated equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This individual works closely with a team of Manufacturing Maintenance Technicians and will escalate more complex issues to senior team members.

    Shift Schedule: Thursday thru Saturday and every other Wednesday from 6:00pm to 6:

    Primary Duties:

    + Perform all work in compliance with company policy and within the guidelines of BioFire Diagnostics’ Quality System.

    + Performs other duties as assigned.

    + Perform low-complexity repairs involving manual to semi-automated manufacturing and/or packaging equipment. Perform basic routine preventative and scheduled maintenance on manual to semi-automated production equipment, which may include the replacement of failed/broken components (i.e. bearing, belts, motors, etc.), cleaning and lubricating parts, etc.

    + Provide emergency support to repair production equipment in order to keep production lines operational at all times.

    + Dismantle defective and/or outdated equipment.

    + Build and install new/repaired parts or equipment according to blueprints, specifications, WIDs, and SOPs.

    + Performs some simple automation tasks as they relate to hardware.

    + Perform all work in compliance with company policy and within the guidelines of BioFire Diagnostics Quality System.

    Training and Education:

    + High School diploma and equivalent; Associate degree in a scientific/technical discipline is preferred.

    Experience:

    + Minimum of 1 years of experience in a directly related field/role. Previous experience in a fast-paced cGMP environment is strongly preferred. Previous hands on maintenance experience preferred

    Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

    + Demonstrate ability to problem solve and troubleshoot technical issues/equipment

    + Ability to perform hands on repairs using a variety of hand tools

    + Must be able to interpret and follow blueprints, WIDs, etc.

    + Must possess well-developed interpersonal skills and a willingness to work collaboratively and take direction from other team members

    + Effective written and verbal communication skills to interface with all levels of the manufacturing organization and to carry out required documentation activities

    + Demonstrated sense of urgency when carrying out critical tasks

    + Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

    + Propensity for paying close attention to details

    + Basic experience with or exposure to the following is preferred:

    + Electrical systems

    + Mechanical systems

    + Pneumatics

    + Documentation

    Work Conditions:

    Ability to remain in stationary position, often standing, for prolonged periods.

     

    Ability to ascend/descend stairs, ladders, ramps, and the like.

     

    Ability to wear PPE correctly most of the day.

     

    Ability to operate heavy machinery.

     

    + Able to safely lift 50 pounds. Must be able to perform duties wearing a Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR). Ability to perceive and distinguish colors.