Fibrinogen - Instrumentation Technician 1/Trainee

Grifols, S.A; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Grifols, S.A. is seeking an Instrumentation Technician in NC, Clayton. The role focuses on routine calibration and repair of plant instrument standards, with 12-hour rotating shifts.

Work involves maintaining training curricula and ensuring compliance with cGMP, safety, and environmental requirements. The position requires a high school diploma with 2 years of related experience or an equivalent technical associate degree.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent plus 2 years of experience in maintenance, manufacturing, mechanical trades, or utility equipment operation; a technical Associate’s degree may replace experience.
• Associate’s degree in a relevant technical field is required.
• 2 years of relevant experience or direct related education/experience may be considered in place of stated requirements.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate instrument standards and control elements (electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic, temperature, pressure, level, flow, weight).
• Troubleshoot and perform corrective maintenance on instrument standards.
• Use a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to document work activity.
• Provide detailed documentation of calibration, troubleshooting, and repair work.
• Issue or complete job hazard analysis and safe work permits (hot work, confined spaces, hazardous atmospheres).
• Follow cGMP, Safety and Environmental requirements and SOPs.

Skills

Calibration

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Safety procedures

CMMS

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate’s degree in a technical field

Job description

Location: NC-Clayton, US

Contract Type: Regular Full-Time

Area: ENGINEERING / MAINTENANCE

Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.

The Instrumentation Technician is responsible for routine calibration and repair of plant instrument standards.

Primary responsibilities

• Calibrate various types instrument standards and control elements to include: electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic, temperature, pressure, level, flow, weight and weighing systems, analytical devices, NIST Standards
• Troubleshoot and perform corrective maintenance on instrument standards andcontrol elements
• Use a Computerized Maintenance Management System to document work activity
• Provide detailed documentation of all calibration, troubleshooting, and repair activities.
• Issue/complete job hazard analysis/safe work permits (hot work, excavating, confined space, hazardous atmosphere, etc.)
• Adhere to cGMP, Safety and Environmental requirements
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures, Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams, job plans and/or equipment manuals to perform work
• Responsible for maintaining training curriculum requirements.
• Complete required Instrumentation Qualifications
• Assist with modification, installation and startup of new and existing instrument standards.

Requirements

Trainee

• High School Diploma or Equivalent plus 2 years of experience in maintenance, manufacturing, mechanical trades, or utiliy equipment operation. A technical Associate’s degree in place of the experience referenced above.
• Associates degree in a relevant technical field
• 2 years relevant experience
• Directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience and/or competencies may be considered in place of the stated requirements.

Shift

12-hour Rotating shift (days and nights)

Occupational Demands

Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with rotating shifts. Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms. Exposure to chemicals, electrical manufacturing equipment, hand tools and moving machinery. Operates forklifts, tractors and power equipment. Exposure to high levels of noise and to dust/gas/fumes/steam. Exposure to extreme cold below 32* and on occasion, exposure to extreme heat above 100*. Exposure to vibration or oscillating movements of the extremities or the whole body. Occasional entry into confined spaces, requiring kneeling, crawling, climbing and squatting. Works at heights on scaffolding and/or on ladders. Walks on uneven ground. Personal protective equipment required such as; protective eyewear, chemical suits, safety shoes and/or rubber footwear, gloves, hearing protection and a respirator. Heavy lifting and carrying of 45lbs. for up to 6-8 hours per day, with a maximum lift of 75lbs. Work is performed standing, walking, bending and twisting waist for 4-6 hours per day. Repetitive foot movements. Occasionally reaches above and below shoulder height. Occasionally bends and twists neck. Repetitive hand movements with simple grasping of one hand with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists. Ability to make precise coordinated movements, of the fingers to grasp and manipulate objects. Hearing acuity essential. Color perception/discrimination, depth perception and far vision correctable in one eye to 20/30 and to 20/100 in the other eye. Able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken and written words and sentences. Performs a wide range of complex tasks. Adheres to a work schedule to meet production standards.

Grifols provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws.