Equipment Maintenance Technician II

Katalyst CRO; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Katalyst CRO is seeking a skilled technician to operate and maintain production equipment. You will set up, debug, and changeover equipment, monitor quality, and keep detailed logs to minimize downtime and waste.

You will perform preventative maintenance and troubleshoot as needed, following safety and environmental procedures. Strong handwriting and ability to follow procedures are essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic pneumatics, electrical, electronic and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to read and follow specifications, plant policies and procedures.
• Clear, legible handwriting for logs and records.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, debug and maintain production equipment per specs.
• Meet production standards and minimize downtime and waste.
• Maintain accurate production and downtime logs.
• Perform preventative maintenance as specified in PM program.
• Monitor in-process quality and address issues to prevent holds.
• Ensure safety and environmental procedures are followed.

Skills

Equipment operation

Quality monitoring

Documentation & logs

Troubleshooting basics

Tools

Pneumatics

Electrical systems

Hydraulics

Job description

Job Summary

Set-up, operate, optimize, changeover/troubleshoot, and maintain assigned departmental production equipment. Responsible for meeting/exceeding production standards, maintaining product quality, minimizing/preventing equipment downtime, and sustaining budgeted waste levels on a daily basis.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Has detailed operational knowledge of the equipment to the point that he/she can operate within specified quality/quantity limits.
• Sets up and debugs equipment to the specifications listed in specifications, plant policies, and Department Procedures.
• Deviations from these specifications must be cleared with the supervisor or Engineering
• Maintains equipment in working order to produce product within specified quality and quantity limits; adjusting, troubleshooting, cleaning and repairing as necessary.
• Is responsible for maintaining equipment logs for each piece of equipment, recording pertinent information about downtime and maintenance problems.
• Must have clear and legible handwriting.
• Repairs equipment within his/her capability and reports major problems to supervisor.
• Assists Manufacturing Technician, Engineering and Maintenance Department in major repairs.
• Performs preventative maintenance on the equipment as specified in the plant preventative maintenance (PM) program or as needed for efficient operation.
• Requires knowledge of basic pneumatics, electrical, electronic, and hydraulics and knowledge of proper use of tools, proper troubleshooting and set up procedures.
• Starts up equipment and ensures proper functioning of machines and control panel.
• Monitors / replenishes component inventories and ensures all safety guards are in position and functional.
• Checks and cleans part tracks to ensure free travel of all component parts.
• Notifies material handler if part supplies run low.
• Maintains accurate production and downtime records (logbooks).
• Maintains a neat and orderly production environment.
• Continually monitors in-process quality, addressing issues as needed to prevent product holds. Performs and documents all required Q.C. checks. Runs all required process challenges.
• Observes all safety and environmental procedures and Quality System Requirements (QSR).