Electro-Mechanical Technician I-Multiple Openings!

Bausch + Lomb; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Bausch + Lomb in Rochester, NY is seeking a Plant Maintenance Technician to troubleshoot, repair, and document issues on high-speed manufacturing equipment, including injection molding and packaging lines, plus perform preventive maintenance.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in technician roles, PLC/HMI knowledge, and the ability to read mechanical drawings and electrical prints. A 12-hour rotating shift and teamwork are required.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical apprenticeship or Associates in electrical/mechanical field preferred; experience may substitute.
• OSHA knowledge and basic computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Minimize machine downtime by troubleshooting and repairing equipment.
• Document troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance.
• Troubleshoot PLC/HMI control systems when possible.
• Assist with offline rebuilds and prep-work.
• Support 12-hour rotating shift schedule.
• Minimal travel to support equipment builds or training.

Skills

OSHA knowledge

PLC troubleshooting

Robotics programming

Servo motors

Mechanical drawings

Electrical prints

Education

HS diploma

Technical apprenticeship

Associates degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Bausch + Lomb (NYSE/TSX: BLCO) is a leading global eye health company dedicated to protecting and enhancing the gift of sight for millions of people around the world—from the moment of birth through every phase of life. Our mission is simple, yet powerful: helping you see better, to live better.

Our comprehensive portfolio of over 400 products is fully integrated and built to serve our customers across the full spectrum of their eye health needs throughout their lives. Our iconic brand is built on the deep trust and loyalty of our customers established over our 170-year history. We have a significant global research, development, manufacturing and commercial footprint of approximately 13,000 employees and a presence in approximately 100 countries, extending our reach to billions of potential customers across the globe. We have long been associated with many of the most significant advances in eye health, and we believe we are well positioned to continue leading the advancement of eye health in the future.

We Offer Two Work Schedule Options

• Rotating Nights/Days Shift Schedule - Rotation is M/T - 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM, W/Th - off, F/S/Sun - 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM, M/T - off, W/Th - 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM, F/S/Sun - off, two-week pattern repeats but opposite day/nights.
• Night Shift Schedule - 6:00 pm - 6:00 am on a 2-2-3 schedule.
• Shift Differential: An additional 15% of the employee's regular hourly rate will be paid for hours worked during 6:00 pm - 6:00 am.

Objective

The Plant Maintenance team provides automation and electro-mechanical support for production machines and equipment. The team is dedicated to keeping production moving with minimal downtime by troubleshooting and repairing equipment issues. This includes resolving mechanical and electrical problems and performing scheduled maintenance on equipment. This position entails working as a member of a team to perform and document troubleshooting, repairs, and preventative maintenance of high-speed manufacturing, injection molding, packaging, and sterilizing equipment. Other aspects may include project work, offline rebuild work as well as training other technicians.

Responsibilities

• Work on a maintenance team alongside Operations technicians and Engineers in a cross-functional team setting to minimize machine downtime and improve line output.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and properly document machine issues.
• Troubleshoot / diagnose PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers)/HMI (Human Machine Interface) control systems software when possible.
• Perform and document preventative maintenance as required.
• Communicate machine issues/downtime to other shifts as well as supervisor/management.
• Assist with any offline machine rebuilds or prep-work.
• Ability to work Bausch + Lomb twelve-hour rotational shift schedule is required.
• Minimal travel to support equipment build/integration and/or training may be required.
• Support of plant manufacturing equipment systems under the direction of the Plant Maintenance Supervisor.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical apprenticeship or Associates degree in related electrical or mechanical field preferred, but job experience may be substituted for degree requirement.

Specialized Skills

• Knowledge of OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Act) requirements, basic computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook) preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years in technician role performing equipment repairs and preventative maintenance.
• Medical device or other regulated industry documentation experience beneficial.
• Attention to detail, excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team environment are essential.

Special Skills

• Understanding cGMP and experience in clean room environment preferred.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings and electrical prints required.
• Demonstrated problem solving and strong troubleshooting skills.
• PLC troubleshooting skills desirable.
• Programming/troubleshooting robots (SCARA, FANUC, Staubli, IAI) and servo motors desirable.
• Injection mold machine experience (electric and hydraulic) desirable.

This position may be available in the following location(s): US - Rochester, NY (Plant)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

For U.S. locations that require disclosure of compensation, the starting pay for this role is between $24-$40 per hour. The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors.

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/or long-term incentives. They may also be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, disability and life insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, a tuition reimbursement program (select degrees), company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive sick time, floating holidays and paid vacation.

Our US Benefit Programs: Employee Benefits: Bausch + Lomb

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.