Equipment Maintenance Technician

Job Title

Maintenance Technician

Location: Sparks, MD

Duration: 12 Months

Total Hours/week: 40

Client: Medical Devices Company

Job Category: Engineering/Technical

Level of Experience: Mid-Level

Employment Type: Contract on W2 (US Citizens or Green Card holders, EAD, CPT, OPT)

Shift: B Shift = Monday thru Thursday 6pm-6am (nights)

Job Overview

• Reports directly to Engineering Manager or Production Supervisor.
• Performs routine set up, operation, minor and major routine maintenance, preventative maintenance (PM) and troubleshooting of highly complex/automated manufacturing equipment.
• Controls and adjusts machine settings.
• Responsibilities include production, quality, downtime and waste levels of machine operation.
• Perform mechanical, pneumatic and electrical maintenance (including preventive) repairs, adjustments, inspection and monitoring of production and/or facilities related equipment and machinery.
• Uses judgment to plan, perform, make decisions, troubleshoot and problem solve in performance of all maintenance tasks.
• Prioritizes daily work assignments to meet production needs and department goals.
• Responsible for preventive maintenance scheduling, completion of work orders and tasks as assigned.
• Supports installation and removal of equipment, and performance of required corrective maintenance.
• Consistent presence in production departments.
• Monitors the production lines and proactively evaluates equipment performance for repairs and continuous improvement.
• Must demonstrate mechanical aptitude to complete changeover of equipment and some operator level preventive maintenance.
• Assist with root-cause analysis activities for process or product exceptions.
• Checks work using prescribed gauges, jig and fixtures to measure close tolerances.
• Ensures accurate documentation of all relevant quality, safety and maintenance documents.
• To be done in conjunction with Engineering, Quality and Production supervision: Organizes, executes and directs improvement projects to increase equipment utilization.
• Identifies, troubleshoots, and resolves complex issues associated with the machine performance and/or product quality.
• Advises on proper content of PM task list and frequency of execution.
• Assists with the installation, debug, and start-up of all new or modified production equipment.
• Works with general supervision.
• Works with external contractors and vendor as needed.
• Demonstrates the ability to follow established procedures according to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Must follow all client housekeeping policies and procedures.
• Must follow all client safety policies and procedures.
• Must be able to work overtime as required to meet client business requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED & Certificate and 2 years of experience in relevant field.
• High School Diploma or GED with 4 years relevant experience required.
• Relevant fields: Electrical / Electronics Technician, Electromechanical Technician, Mechanical Engineering Technician, Industrial Programmer, Electrician, Machine Builder / Repairer, Machinist, Refrigeration Mechanic, Welding Repairer.

Knowledge/Basic Skills

• Time management skills required to ensure all tasks are completed without delay.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills required to work with various teams.
• Mechanical, pneumatic and electrical skills; must analyze, troubleshoot and repair complex equipment and machinery.
• Ability to read electrical and pneumatic schematics.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, diagrams and equipment specifications.
• Flexible and adaptable in working with/on a variety of equipment, processes, projects or assignments.
• Understanding and use of trades mathematics, calibration techniques, and precision measuring instruments essential.
• Constant mental and visual attention performing moderately complex work requiring close limits of accuracy and tolerances.
• Must be knowledgeable in the following areas:
• Use of a PC including MS Excel & MS Word.
• Demonstrate mechanical aptitude.
• Demonstrate electrical aptitude.
• Demonstrate hydraulics, pneumatics aptitude.
• Ability to use multimeter.
• Sensor technology.
• Basic plumbing (fluid and pneumatic).
• Power transmission (gear box, motors, belt and chain drives).
• Basic machining.
• Electrical troubleshooting of circuits from low level signals up to 480 VAC.

Additional Experience PREFERRED

• Troubleshooting of Industrial Control Systems (instrumentation, ladder logic, relay logic, VFD, servo etc.)
• Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency of PLC operations, robotics, and vision systems.
• Mechanical design (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, etc.)
• SAP maintenance module or equivalent computerized system (welding)
• Basic skills in use of mill, lathe, welding, bearing press.