Group Leader, Equipment Mechanic

Hologic; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Hologic is seeking a Group Leader, Equipment Maintenance to lead and optimize the maintenance of manufacturing equipment across facilities. You will implement an engineering change order system, oversee preventative maintenance, and drive continuous improvement in reliability and safety.

The role requires strong leadership, GMP experience, and hands-on expertise with electrical/mechanical systems. Occasional weekend work and travel to multiple facilities are expected.

Qualifications

• Experience in GMP environments.
• Proficient with hand tools and electrical schematics.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. and perform heavy-duty tasks.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Recent leadership or mentoring experience.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains preventative maintenance schedule for equipment.
• Reviews and approves preventative maintenance records and SOPs.
• Acts as Lead Mechanic for day-to-day maintenance and compliance.
• Generates and maintains department reports and audits.
• Mentor and train junior personnel in troubleshooting and safety.
• Support new equipment installation and vendor coordination.
• Travel between facilities for maintenance tasks.

Skills

Leadership

Preventive maintenance

Diagnostics

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Education

High school / trade school

Associate degree (AA)

Bachelor’s degree (BS)

Tools

Multimeters

Electrical power tools

Pneumatic tools

Mills / Lathes

Job description

Hologic is seeking a Group Leader, Equipment Maintenance, responsible for implementing and maintaining an engineering change order system including product improvements, repairs, and new product release.

Day Shift

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains preventative maintenance schedule for equipment
• Reviews and approves preventative maintenance records and redlines departmentSOPs
• Acts as Lead Mechanic and technical expert for day-to-day maintenance and ensuring all activities are completed in compliance with cGMP and Safetyregulations, and GDP practices
• Generates and maintains daily/weekly/monthly department reports
• Generates and coordinates SCOs/NCEs and conducts investigations related toequipment maintenance, etc.
• Mentor and train junior personnel, especially in troubleshooting, continuousimprovement, and safety activities
• Provides recommendations and insights to Supervisor
• Perform backup activities for Maintenance Supervisor/Manager
• May participate in FDA/ISO/QA audits
• Works with other departments to help resolve on-going or prevent potentialissues and delays
• Represents department in meetings and projects related to equipmentmaintenance activities
• Performs general departmental audits for cGMP compliance and safetyregulations
• Support new equipment installation
• Performs scheduled and unscheduled equipment maintenance on lyophilizers,liquid fillers, labeling machines, packaging machines, water system equipmentand filtration.
• Performs advanced troubleshooting on electrical and mechanical systems on manufacturing equipment.
• Performs installation of electrical power and pneumatic distributionhardware.
• Interacts with vendors to solve problems, determine part costs, and purchaseparts.
• Diagnose and repair low voltage DC and AC electrical wiring/hardware
• Maintains equipment shop tools, equipment, and organization
• Travel between various Hologic facilities for equipment maintenance
• Must be able to work weekends or other shifts on occasions.
• Performs other various tasks and duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Interpersonal/Leadership/Collaborative skills
• Organized/Analytical/Technical
• Team Oriented/Teamwork
• Time management
• Advanced understanding in using various hand tools, multimeters, pneumatic,electrical power tools.
• Advanced understanding of electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic schematics.
• Awareness of applicable mechanical, electrical, and biological safetyguidelines and standards.
• Ability to diagnose advanced mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic equipmentproblems.
• Ability to solve advanced problems associated with programmable logiccontrollers.
• Knowledge of windows-based computer systems.
• Advanced knowledge of microprocessors and automation controls.
• Must have reliable vehicle and valid driver’s license to support multiplefacilities
• Ability to operate mills, lathes, drill press, and power saws for fabricationof machine parts
• Detailed oriented with strong verbal and written communication
• Ability to articulate information to coworkers and suppliers
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Experience in a GMP environment preferred

Education and Experience

• Typically requires High school, Trade school, or Military and 10 plus yearsrelated experience or AA and 5-year related experience or BS and 5 yearsrelated experience

The annualized base salary range for this role is $70,000 to $105,100 and is bonus eligible. Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on factors including relevant experience, skillset, knowledge, geography, education, business needs and market demand.

Hologic, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer inclusive ofdisability and veterans.

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