Equipment Maintenance

Tri-Valley Career Center; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 53,726 - 73,384; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive medical plans

401k plus profit sharing

Paid time off

Job summary

Tri-Valley Career Center in Irvine, California, seeks a Senior Maintenance Technician IV. This key role maintains and repairs production equipment while adhering to strict cGMP standards in a regulated environment. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, documentation, and leadership among team members. Ideal candidates will have over 6 years in equipment maintenance and experience in GMP settings. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and the opportunity to work on diverse projects within a global leader in diagnostics.

Qualifications

• 6+ years working in equipment maintenance preferred.
• 4+ years working in a GMP environment preferred.
• Knowledge of RODI water generation systems and aseptic processing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs scheduled equipment preventive maintenance tasks with accurate documentation.
• Maintains cGMP-compliant documentation.
• Leads and mentors other Maintenance Associates.

Skills

Equipment maintenance

Pneumatics

Electrical systems

General shop tools

Computer maintenance management software

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Technical 2 or 4-year degree (preferred)

Tools

CMMS

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

As a Maintenance Technician IV, your primary responsibility will be maintaining and repairing production equipment ranging from high-speed packaging and filling lines to specialized processing mixers and pumps. You will be a member of a team responsible for keeping production equipment operating with minimum downtime. Working within a highly regulated medical device manufacturing facility, you will adhere to structured SOPs in place that govern activities under an established Quality Management System. Work performed will support validated systems and processes and will be documented following cGMP principles. The production environment operates on a 24hr schedule, and this role will carry "On Call" duties for late and off-shift equipment emergencies. The Maintenance Mechanic IV role is senior-level and carries leadership responsibilities. You will be expected to be an example to your peers while ensuring preventive maintenance and priority repair activities are completed in a timely manner within the department. You will assist management with special tasks that arise including Kaizen, spare parts inventory management, and capital improvement initiatives. Working with minimal supervision, you will partner with other departments such as Engineering, Production, and Facilities to ensure priorities within the site are addressed and completed successfully.

Location

Location: This position must be based in Irvine, California and requires the employee to be located within commuting distance of the office.

What You Bring

• High School diploma or equivalent required. A technical 2 or 4yr degree is preferred.
• 6+ years working in equipment maintenance or Associate degree with 5+ years experience preferred.
• 4+ years working in a GMP environment with experience working in facilities/plant maintenance organization preferred.
• Understanding of pneumatics, boilers, validated systems, and standby electrical generation systems is preferred.
• Basic understanding of electrical systems and safety is required. Knowledge of mechanical systems, high-speed conveyance, and automated lines is preferred.
• Knowledge of general shop tools and methodologies is required. Experience with RODI water generation systems and aseptic processing is preferred.
• Experienced using computer maintenance management software, temperature monitoring software and applications such as Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities and Activities

• Performs scheduled equipment preventive maintenance (PM) tasks, completes all required documentation thoroughly and accurately. Manages open work orders within the CMMS to ensure all maintenance tasks are completed on time. Ensures all department KPIs are maintained to established goals.
• Maintains cGMP-compliant documentation in adherence to the Quality Management System.
• Assists in Capital Improvement Projects with coordinating contractors, prepping areas, and supporting normal business activities.
• Leads by example to the other Maintenance Associates and fosters teamwork and knowledge sharing within the department to expand the overall capabilities of the team.
• Manages the spare parts inventory for the department, collaborates closely with Engineering to ensure the equipment life cycle is understood and proper strategic plans are in place to mitigate obsolescence.

Compensation and Benefits

Total Rewards Package: At Bio-Rad, we’re empowered by our purpose and recognize that our employees are as well. That’s why we offer a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Program that provides value, quality, and inclusivity while satisfying the diverse needs of our evolving workforce. Bio-Rad's robust offerings serve to enrich the overall health, wealth, and wellbeing of our employees and their families through the various stages of an employee’s work and life cycle.

Benefits: We’re proud to offer a variety of options, including competitive medical plans for you and your family, free HSA funds, a new fertility offering with stipend, group life and disability, paid parental leave, 401k plus profit sharing, an employee stock purchase program, a new upgraded and streamlined mental health platform, extensive learning and development opportunities, education benefits, student debt relief program, pet insurance, wellness challenges and support, paid time off, Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), and more.

Compensation: The estimated hourly rate for this position is $39.00 to $53.27 at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be provided in writing at the time of offer, if applicable, and is based on several factors we believe fairly and accurately impact compensation, including geographic location, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other job permitted factors. This position is eligible for a variable annual bonus, which is dependent upon achievement of your individual objectives and Company performance.

Who We Are

For 70 years, Bio-Rad has focused on advancing the discovery process and transforming the fields of science and healthcare. As one of the top five life science companies, we are a global leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing a broad range of high-quality research and clinical diagnostic products. We help people everywhere live longer, healthier lives. Bio-Rad offers a unique employee experience with collaborative teams that span the globe. Here, you are supported by leadership to build your career and are empowered to drive change that makes an impact you can see.

EEO Statement

Bio-Rad is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and we welcome candidates of all backgrounds. Veterans, people with physical or mental disabilities, and people of all race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin and citizenship status are encouraged to apply.

Note

Agency Non-Solicitation: Bio-Rad does not accept agency resumes, unless the agency has been authorized by a Bio-Rad Recruiting Representative. Bio-Rad will not pay for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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Legal Entity: Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.