Facilities Technician

Terumo Medical Corporation; Elkton (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Health, dental and vision benefits

401(k) with matching contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Travel assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Terumo Medical Corporation in Elkton, MD seeks a Facilities Technician to maintain and repair a medical device cleanroom manufacturing facility. You will execute MRO tasks across HVAC, plumbing, roofing, doors, and related systems while ensuring compliance with Terumo quality standards.

You will review service requests, coordinate with vendors and internal teams, monitor contractor performance, and assist in project scoping and documentation.

Qualifications

• Requires excellent mechanical/electrical aptitude with problem solving skills.
• Ability to read engineering documents and drawings, schematic drawings, shop drawings, operation and maintenance manuals, etc.
• Familiarity with facilities systems including roofing, plumbing, compressed air, doors/windows, flooring, HVAC, BAS and related systems.
• Familiarity with ISO 14644-1 Cleanroom requirements and particulate control procedures.
• Strong organizational and record-keeping ability.
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, Federal, State, and Local regulatory requirements.
• Effective written and oral communication with Engineering, Production, EHS, HR, etc.
• Ability to work with a variety of tools, lifts and forklifts, and field equipment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, maintain and perform preventative maintenance on facilities systems including roofing, plumbing, compressed air, doors, flooring, and grounds.
• Document maintenance records to comply with Terumo Quality Standards and 21 CFR Part 11 guidelines.
• Coordinate shutdowns and manage contractor performance, including safety and cost considerations.
• Review and define service scope, vendor proposals, and project cost estimates.
• Maintain site engineering drawings and update spare parts inventory.
• Assist with other disciplines (HVAC, Electrician) as needed.
• Maintain compliance with EPA/OSHA and Terumo EHS procedures.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Reading engineering drawings

Documentation/record-keeping

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge (OSHA/EPA)

Project coordination

Forklift operation

Education

High School Diploma

A.A. degree or certificate

Tools

MS Office 365

SAP Ariba

Maximo

SAP S4 Hana Fiori

Job description

Reporting to the Sr. Manager of Facilities Engineering, this position is responsible for General Building maintenance and repair and/or replacement of various types of facilities infrastructure in support of a medical device cleanroom manufacturing facility. The primary responsibility is to execute the maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) of plant facilities and equipment and to ensure work is completed efficiently. This position has some field contract administration responsibilities for site services contracts including participation in the creation and definition of the scope of work, obtaining vendor proposals and approvals, and overseeing contracted services to ensure functional accuracy and completeness.

• Troubleshoot, repair, maintain and perform preventative maintenance on facilities systems including roofing systems, plumbing systems (domestic water, sanitary, stormwater, etc.), compressed air systems, rollup doors, doors and windows, flooring systems, finishes, furniture, roads and grounds, and other facilities related systems.
• Perform maintenance on equipment per schedule and specification to maintain reliability of equipment. Document maintenance records to be compliant with Terumo Quality Standards and 21 CFR Part 11 Guidelines for Medical Devices.
• Comply with the requirements of a Cleanroom medical device manufacturing environment (ISO 14644-1) including gowning procedures, particulate control, airlocks, pass-through chambers, etc.
• Review Service Requests for completeness and accuracy, working with the requestor to ensure job scope and materials are defined.
• Ability to fabricate and install various piping systems including steel, stainless, copper (sweated/compression), composite piping and glue joints; proper selection of gasket materials when required.
• Use proper rigging techniques to lift equipment to perform work.
• Participate in project scope definition, vendor selection/soliciting vendor pricing (if applicable), estimating project cost, scheduling project work, and coordination in the field.
• Coordinate the shutdown of impacted equipment and systems with stakeholders.
• Monitor and address overall contractor performance to ensure they are meeting expectations. Audit contractor performance including timesheets, safety, quality, cost, and productivity. Document contractor safety orientation with EHS department.
• Develop and maintain metrics for specific contracts and/or projects (e.g. track expenses, safety performance).
• Provide timely communication to stakeholders regarding project scope, schedule, and impact to manufacturing facility.
• Assist Facilities Technicians in other disciplines (HVAC, Electrician, etc.) as needed.
• Maintain compliance with national, state, and local regulations as well as Terumo EHS procedures and guidelines. Compliance with EPA and OSHA for hazardous waste control and disposal. Obtain necessary permits required for specific jobs.
• Maintain and update site engineering drawings by providing red-lined as-built upon the completion of all work.
• Develop and maintain spare parts inventory.
• Mentor and instruct early career technicians; may assign, delegate, and oversee or participate in preventative maintenance and work assignments of early career technicians.
• Infrequent support at other Terumo sites in Somerset, NJ and Allentown, PA.
• Prepare and maintain logs, monthly reports, inventory reports, etc., as needed.
• Adhere to Terumo Core Values.
• Availability during July and December site shutdowns is required.
• Actively participate in incident investigations and lessons learned exercises.
• Operate manlifts, trucks, and forklifts to perform daily maintenance activities and support project execution.
• Performs other job-related duties assigned.

Position Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Requires excellent mechanical/electrical aptitude with problem solving skills.
• Ability to read engineering documents and drawings, schematic drawings, shop drawings, operation and maintenance (O&M) manuals, etc.
• Familiarity with facilities systems including roofing systems, plumbing systems (domestic water, sanitary, stormwater, etc.), compressed air systems, rollup doors, doors and windows, flooring systems, finishes, furniture, roads and grounds, boilers, chillers, refrigeration, cooling towers, pumps, air compressors, HVAC, Building Automation Systems (BAS) and other facilities related systems.
• Familiarity with the requirements of a Cleanroom medical device manufacturing environment as outlined in ISO 14644-1, including air filtration for particulate control, airflow control, gowning procedures, airlocks, pass-through chambers, surface materials, environmental monitoring, etc.
• Strong organization and record-keeping ability.
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, Federal, State, and Local regulatory requirements.
• Effective written and oral communication skills and ability to interact and communicate with a variety of groups (Engineering, Production, EHS, HR, etc.).
• Ability to use various hand tools, portable power tools, and diagnostic equipment. including lifts and forklifts, etc.
• Familiarity with Site Services and Maintenance Systems is preferred (e.g. Janitorial, Roads & Grounds, etc.).
• Computer: Working knowledge of MS Office 365 Suite (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel); familiarity with purchasing systems (e.g. SAP Ariba); Asset Management (e.g. Maximo, SAP S4 Hana Fiori)
• Ability to work well under pressure in order to meet commitments, both indoors and outdoors in all climates, and be available 24/7 if needed. This position may require alternate shift coverage for limited durations.
• Demonstrated ability to work on multiple tasks, including setting and communicating priorities and schedules.
• Demonstrated ability to be innovative, self-motivated with minimal supervision.
• Must obtain acceptable background check as determined by TMC’s reviewing official.
• Typically requires a high school diploma.
• A.A. degree (trade school) in a relevant field of study preferred or at least certificate with a minimum of 7 years’ experience in an Industrial Mechanical role supporting plant maintenance systems. Cleanroom manufacturing experience preferred.

Benefits and Compensation:

We provide competitive and comprehensive benefit options that allow you to design your own plan based on your individual needs which include: paid vacation, paid holidays, health, dental and vision benefits, 401(k), with matching contributions, tax advantage savings accounts, legal plan, voluntary life and AD&D insurance, voluntary long-term disability, short term disability, critical illness and accident insurance, parental leave, personal leave, tuition reimbursement, travel assistance, and an employee assistance program.. Hourly rate is $20 - $32 per hr.

Employee Value Proposition:

We believe that the future is bright for everyone at Terumo. We work with the future in mind to generate lasting change, create a bigger impact and produce greater outcomes for today, and for decades to come.

At Terumo we believe in the power of personal growth and will encourage you to get in the driver’s seat – progressing in the direction you want to go by deepening your skills throughout your career. We want you to be bold, think outside the box, experiment, innovate and deliver what’s next for quality healthcare. You will be part of a collaborative, respectful and resilient team of associates and leaders around the world, working together as partners to achieve more than you thought possible, providing real-world, sustainable solutions for patients.

Join us, and help shape wherever we go next!