Production Equipment Maintenance

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician IV in Irvine, CA, to maintain and repair production equipment across packaging lines, mixers, and pumps within a regulated manufacturing facility.

The role requires extensive PM work, on-call duties for emergencies, and leadership within the maintenance team to ensure uptime and compliance with cGMP documentation and SOPs.

Qualifications

• GMP environment experience required or preferred.
• Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Experience with preventive maintenance and repair of high-speed packaging and processing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and repairs to production equipment.
• Manage work orders in CMMS and document activities.
• Lead by example and support Kaizen, inventory management and capital projects.

Skills

GMP experience

Electrical understanding

Mechanical systems

Shop tools

Preventive maintenance

Education

High School diploma

Technical degree preferred

Tools

CMMS

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

As a Maintenance Technician IV, your primary responsibility will be maintaining and repairing production equipment ranging from high-speed packaging and filling lines to specialized processing mixers and pumps. You will be a member of a team responsible for keeping production equipment operating with minimum downtime. Working within a highly regulated medical device manufacturing facility, you will adhere to structured SOPs in place that govern activities under an established Quality Management System. Work performed will support validated systems and processes and will be documented following cGMP principles. The production environment operates on a 24hr schedule, and this role will carry "On Call" duties for late and off-shift equipment emergencies. The Maintenance Mechanic IV role is senior-level and carries leadership responsibilities. You will be expected to be an example to your peers while ensuring preventive maintenance and priority repair activities are completed in a timely manner within the department. You will assist management with special tasks that arise including Kaizen, spare parts inventory management, and capital improvement initiatives. Working with minimal supervision, you will partner with other departments such as Engineering, Production, and Facilities to ensure priorities within the site are addressed and completed successfully.

Location:

This position must be based in Irvine, Californiaand requires the employee to be located within commuting distance of the office.

How You'll Make An Impact:

• Performs scheduled equipment preventive maintenance (PM) tasks, completes all required documentation thoroughly and accurately. Manages open work orders within the CMMS to ensure all maintenance tasks are completed on time. Ensures all department KPIs are maintained to established goals.
• Responsible for maintaining cGMP-compliant documentation in adherence to the Quality Management System.
• Assists in Capital Improvement Projects with coordinating contractors, prepping areas, and supporting normal business activities.
• Leads by example to the other Maintenance Associates and fosters teamwork and knowledge sharing within the department to expand the overall capabilities of the team.
• Manages the spare parts inventory for department, collaborates closely with Engineering to ensure the equipment life cycle is understood and proper strategic plans are in place to mitigate obsolescence.

What You Bring:

• High School diploma or equivalent required. A technical 2 or 4yr degree is preferred.
• 6+ years working in equipment maintenance or Associate degree with 5+ years experience preferred.
• 4+ years working in a GMP environment with experience working in facilities/plant maintenance organization preferred.
• Understanding of pneumatics, boilers, validated systems, and standby electrical generation systems is preferred.
• Basic understanding of electrical systems and safety is required. Knowledge of mechanical systems, high-speed conveyance, and automated lines is preferred.
• Knowledge of general shop tools and methodologies is required. Experience with RODI water generation systems and aseptic processing is preferred.
• Experienced using computer maintenance management software, temperature monitoring software and applications such as Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Total Rewards Package:

At Bio-Rad, we’re empowered by our purpose and recognize that our employees are as well. That’s why we offer a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Program that provides value, quality, and inclusivity while satisfying the diverse needs of our evolving workforce. Bio-Rad's robust offerings serve to enrich the overall health, wealth, and wellbeing of our employees and their families through the various stages of an employee’s work and life cycle.

Benefits:

We’re proud to offer a variety of options, including competitive medical plans for you and your family, free HSA funds, a new fertility offering with stipend, group life and disability,paid parental leave, 401k plus profit sharing, an employee stock purchase program, a new upgraded and streamlined mental health platform, extensive learning and development opportunities, education benefits, student debt relief program, pet insurance, wellness challenges and support, paid time off, Employee Resource Groups (ERG’s), and more!

Compensation:

The estimated hourly rate for this position is $39.00 to $53.27 at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be provided in writing at the time of offer, if applicable, and is based on several factors we believe fairly and accurately impact compensation, including geographic location, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other job permitted factors. This position is eligible for a variable annual bonus, which is dependent upon achievement of your individual objectives and Company performance.

Who We Are:

For 70 years, Bio-Rad has focused on advancing the discovery process and transforming the fields of science and healthcare. As one of the top five life science companies, we are a global leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing a broad range of high-quality research and clinical diagnostic products. We help people everywhere live longer, healthier lives. Bio-Rad offers a unique employee experience with collaborative teams that span the globe. Here, you are supported by leadership to build your career and are empowered to drive change that makes an impact you can see.

EEO Statement:

Bio-Rad is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and we welcome candidates of all backgrounds. Veterans, people with physical or mental disabilities, and people of all race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin and citizenship status are encouraged to apply.