Facilities Maintenance Technician

ZipRecruiter; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in drug delivery devices seeks a Facilities Maintenance Technician to perform preventive maintenance on chillers, HVAC, and pumps. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and three years of technical experience. Join a dedicated team that values quality and innovation in a clean manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a technical, hands-on position.
• Ability to lift 40lbs and perform repetitive movements.
• Stand/walk constantly during the shift.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on chillers, HVAC units.
• Troubleshoot and repair pneumatic, mechanical malfunctions.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.

Skills

PLC programming

Lean Manufacturing concepts

Mechanical inclination

Forklift Operations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCompany Description

Nemera is a world leader in the design, development, and manufacturing of drug delivery devices for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, & generics industries. With locations worldwide, some of our services and products include eyedroppers, pumps, valves, inhalation devices, airless dispensers, and auto-injectors.

Job Description

The Facilities Maintenance Technician is responsible for preventative maintenance and repairs on chillers, air compressors, water pumps, HVAC units and other auxiliary building equipment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain a clean and safe work area and report any unsafe working conditions
• Read, use, and interpret measuring devices, gauges and inspection tools
• Perform all required necessary preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment
• Actively participate on teams and offer suggestions for improvement
• Answer machine alarms as they occur and identify and address the root cause.
• Follow all 5S guidelines
• Perform and document inspections per cGMP for work instruction sheet, on device history sheet records, and work instruction sheet tables
• Follow all Lock Out/Tag Out rules
• Diagnose and troubleshoot any pneumatic, electrical, or mechanical malfunction on a variety of machines
• Repair and maintain electrical controls on equipment (chillers, air compressors, water pumps and HVAC), including servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines and devices primarily on the basis of electronic principles
• Upload programs to controls in the events of program loss or CPU replacement
• Conduct TPM activities as required
• Input Maintenance work orders into the Computerized Maintenance Management Software (SAP)
• Monitor processes, show an awareness of issues, and demonstrate corrective actions to address those issues
• Perform weekly, monthly, and as required preventive maintenance (PM)
• Perform root cause analysis for safety, quality, and processing issues
• Suggest ways to improve the efficiency and safety of our work and environment Comply with all company policies
• Troubleshoots and locates the source of the problem by observing the operation of the equipment.
• Brainstorms with other maintenance personnel, and outside technical support as needed.
• Restores damaged or malfunctioning equipment to operation by repairing, replacing and or adjusting electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Controls down time by scheduling repairs with the Facilities Manager.
• Maintains good communications with Facilities Manager
• Maintains ongoing list of projects with timeline to be addressed and completed.
• Assists other maintenance personnel as needed,
• Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Ensures the work is completed with technical excellence, and in an efficient and cost-effective fashion.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Must have 3 or more years of experience in a technical, hands-on position
• Ability to regularly lift up to 40lbs with repetitive movements
• Ability to push and pull items
• Ability to stand and/or walk up to constantly during the shift
• Ability to climb up and down ladders

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications required and SAP experience
• Ability to work independently from verbal and/or written instructions required
• Knowledge of PLC programming and troubleshooting (AB, Koyo, Omron, Mitsubishi, etc.)
• Must understand Lean Manufacturing concepts
• Must be mechanically inclined and can use basic hand tools
• Must have strong hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Works in a clean manufacturing and warehouse environment that may include moderate noise levels

Additional Information

Why Join Nemera?

At Nemera, we prioritize patients when creating drug delivery devices, understanding that accurate dosing and ergonomics are crucial for treatment adherence. Joining Nemera means becoming part of a team that enjoys working together and consistently delivers on its commitments. We take pride in our work because it improves patients’ lives.

We look forward to receiving your application (resume submitted in English is appreciated). We offer varied jobs job in an international group, if you want to discover more about Nemera, please look at our website www.nemera.net

Know someone at Nemera? We have a Referral Program so, be sure to have them submit you as a referral prior to applying for this position!

PAY RANGE:$25.00 - $35.00 USD Hourly(This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.)

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Nemera is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of , , , , , , , , , veteran status, or any other protected class indication. This company is required by federal law to hire only persons who can establish they are eligible to work in the United States.