Facilities Technician I 1st Shift

americanregent; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

American Regent is seeking a maintenance technician to perform preventative maintenance, execute repairs, and support facility operations. You will follow PM procedures, document activities, and work with contractors to ensure GMP and safety standards are met.

The role requires hands-on ability, strong documentation skills, and familiarity with CMMS and MS Office. Flexibility for shifts and overtime may be needed in a production environment.

Qualifications

• H.S. diploma or GED required; trade tech cert preferred.
• 1–5 years in maintenance in pharma/manufacturing or lab environment preferred.
• Experience in regulated industries (pharma) preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Word/Excel.
• Basic knowledge of CMMS systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance tasks following PM procedures.
• Accurately complete PM paperwork and logbooks per company policies and cGMP.
• Repair equipment, assess failures, and restore to operation.
• Document repair activities clearly and accurately.
• Support facility operations and coordinate with service providers.

Skills

PM procedures

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Teamwork

Communication

Safety compliance

Problem isolation

Reading diagrams

Work prioritization

Education

High School diploma or GED

Trade school certification

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Nature and Scope

A technical position involving facility repairs and maintenance activities intended to keep the facility equipment (i.e. office, security, comfort cooling, and general equipment) operational and in compliance with GMP's.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

A. Perform Preventative Maintenance Tasks

Follow written PM procedures.

Accurately complete PM paperwork, including work orders and logbooks in accordance with existing company policies, procedures, Current Good Manufacturing Practices, health and safety requirements.

Perform PM of all types of plant equipment including coordinating access to equipment working around customer's needs.

B. Execute Repairs

Respond to customer requests and/or alarm conditions.

Assess equipment failures/breakdowns, systematically identify problems, and restore to operation.

Accurately document repair activities.

C. Support Facility Operations

Complete small facility projects (painting, light carpentry, drywall, lighting, etc)

Coordinate with Site Service Providers (landscaping, snow removal, pest control, etc)

Troubleshoot issues that arise.

D. Contractor Support

Support contractors performing tasks within building.

Ensure that contractor employees follow company safety and cGMP standards.

Oversee technical quality of work performed.

E. Lead Small Projects

Manage small ( Perform any other tasks/duties as assigned by management.

We all must embrace the QUALITY culture.

Qualifications and Requirements

• H.S. diploma or GED required. Trade School/certification in a technical discipline preferred.
• 1-5 years of experience in maintenance in a manufacturing or lab environment preferred.
• Experience working in a Pharmaceutical or similar regulated industry preferred.
• Must be comfortable in the use of Microsoft Office Applications, including Microsoft Word, and Excel.
• Basic knowledge of CMMS (computerized maintenance management) systems.
• Basic knowledge of electrical systems and electronics.
• Basic understanding of pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical control systems such as PID Controllers, smart devices, programmers/communicators, and multimeters.
• Basic understanding of engineering principles as they apply to facility equipment.
• Basic knowledge of Building Automation Systems
• Some background in troubleshooting mechanical and electrical control problems
• Details oriented.
• Hands-on ability to isolate problems and identify root cause of issues.
• Ability to focus on problem at hand in systematic manner.
• Able to troubleshoot systems and instruments.
• Ability to clearly describe technical issues.
• Ability to clearly and neatly document work performed.
• Ability to follow PM procedures that clearly define required tasks.
• Working knowledge of OSHA safe work practices.
• Working understanding of cGMP, GDP, and FDA requirements as they apply to maintenance a plus.
• Ability to read P&ID's, electrical drawings, and blueprints.
• Ability to work independently with some supervision.
• Good organizational, interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written).
• Comfortable working in production environment with multiple priorities.
• Able to work effectively as a team member.
• Able to juggle multiple tasks with supervisory guidance.
• Comfortable working in culture of performance that emphasizes responsiveness.
• Works to ensure that customer timelines are understood and met.
• Flexibility to work multiple shifts and off hours during shutdown plus some overtime.
• Must be able to read documents in Standard English such as Standard Operating Procedures, maintenance schedules and operating manuals.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.

Physical Environment and Physical Requirements

Employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

American Regent celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.

FMLA poster: https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlapost.pdf

Know Your Rights: Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal (eeoc.gov)

Employee Polygraph Protection Act: https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppac.pdf