Maintenance Technician

Sterigenics U.S., LLC; Santa Teresa (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Sotera Health seeks a Maintenance Technician at the Sterigenics facility in Santa Teresa, NM. You will perform routine daily maintenance and preventive maintenance on processing equipment, troubleshoot mechanical failures, and restore equipment to operational status.

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you will work with operations staff, procure materials as needed, and adhere to safety programs while supporting a high-reliability manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 5 years maintenance experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical/mechanical drawings.
• Fluent English written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine daily maintenance and scheduled preventative maintenance on processing equipment.
• Identifies problems, collects data, draws conclusions, and carries out necessary repairs to restore operation.
• Identifies needed materials, obtains pricing, and with Supervisor approval, orders materials.
• Interfaces with operations personnel and outside contractors for work orders.
• Adheres to all facility safety programs.
• Assists with other tasks as assigned by Supervisor.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Electrical diagrams

Ladder logic

Read drawings

English fluency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Welding equipment

Cutting torch

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

The name Sotera Health was inspired by Soteria, the Greek goddess of safety, and reflects the Company’s unwavering commitment to its mission, Safeguarding Global Health®. Sotera Health Company is a leading global provider of mission-critical sterilization and lab testing and advisory services for the healthcare industry. With a combined tenure across our businesses of nearly 200 years and our industry recognized scientific and technological expertise, we help to ensure the safety of millions of patients and healthcare practitioners around the world every year. Across our 64 facilities worldwide, we have over 3,000 employees who are dedicated to safety and quality. We are a trusted partner to more than 5,800 customers in over 50 countries, including more than 40 of the top 50 medical device companies and 9 of the top 10 pharmaceutical companies.

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Technician performs routine daily maintenance activities for the facility and scheduled preventative maintenance on the processing equipment. Troubleshoots mechanical failures, recommends corrective action and carries out the necessary repairs in a timely manner to restore equipment and operational status. Adheres to all facility safety programs.

Responsibilities:

• Performs routine daily maintenance activities for the facility and scheduled preventative maintenance on the processing equipment as directed by the Supervisor.
• Identifies problems, collects data, draws valid conclusions, recommends corrective action and carries out necessary repairs in a timely manner to restore equipment to operational status.
• Identifies the materials needed, obtains pricing information, completes purchase orders and with the Supervisor’s approval, orders materials needed.
• Interfaces with operations personnel regarding work orders and outside contractors, as necessary
• Adheres to all facility safety programs.
• Assists with other tasks as assigned by Supervisor.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Language, mathematical and reasoning skills necessary to compute complex measurements and read and comprehend detailed instructions and electrical/mechanical drawings.
• Five (5) years of maintenance experience in a processing/manufacturing environment preferred.

Specific areas of knowledge include:

• Purchasing
• Knowledge of 480-volt 3 Phase power.
• Ability to read and interpret ladder logic and electrical diagrams.
• Electric motor control troubleshooting.
• Repair and troubleshooting of mechanical systems.
• Ability to operate welding equipment and a cutting torch.
• Knowledge of hand and power tools and their safe use.
• Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Special Requirements:

• Must be medically approved for respirator use (EO)
• Must be able to tolerate exposure to high temperatures and high humidity (120F and 60% RH for 20 minutes) (EO)

Training Required:

• Must complete all required training for a “Maintenance Technician” outlined in the training manual.

Benefits Sotera Health offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) program with Company match that immediately vests
• Paid holidays, vacation and sick time
• Free financial planning assistance
• Paid parental leave
• Education assistance
• Voluntary benefits including Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status.

Sterigenics U.S. LLC takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. We strongly encourage those from underrepresented groups to apply.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Sotera Health goes to market through its three best-in-class businesses – Sterigenics®, Nordion® and Nelson Labs®. Sterigenics is a leading global provider of outsourced terminal sterilization and irradiation services for the medical device, pharmaceutical, food safety and advanced applications markets. Nordion is the leading global provider of Co-60 and gamma irradiators, which are key components to the gamma sterilization process. Nelson Labs is a global leader in outsourced microbiological and analytical chemistry testing and advisory services for the medical device and pharmaceutical industries.

Come Make a Difference with Us. Sotera Health is driven by its mission, Safeguarding Global Health®. Along with our three best-in-class businesses – Sterigenics®, Nordion® and Nelson Labs® – we are a leading global provider of mission-critical end-to-end sterilization solutions and lab testing and advisory services for the healthcare industry.