Sr. Machine Maint Tech

Erbe Elektromedizin GmbH; Tempe, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Erbe Elektromedizin GmbH is seeking a Sr. Machine Maintenance Technician to maintain and repair facility and machinery, ensure production readiness, and implement preventative maintenance programs. Duties include routine repairs across building systems, scheduling repairs, and ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

The role emphasizes hands-on maintenance, strong problem-solving, and collaboration with operations to minimize downtime in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalency required.
• 5+ years’ maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• HVAC/building maintenance certificate preferred.
• Plumbing knowledge to address leaks or drainage problems.
• Electrical wiring capabilities for building electricity issues.
• Carpentry abilities for basic repairs around the building.
• Grounds keeping and maintenance experience.
• Wide variety of machinery experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills in a team setting.
• Attention to detail to ensure tasks are completed safely and to standard.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance around the facility and machinery.
• Schedule and plan repairs for equipment and facilities.
• Repair plumbing leaks and water fixtures.
• Repair electrical wiring and electrical systems as needed.
• Maintain HVAC equipment to ensure climate control.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance procedures.
• Conduct periodic quality checks on equipment and systems.
• Responsible for daily machinery start-up.
• Fix potential safety hazards and paint as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Strong organizational skills

Excellent decision-making

Problem solving

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Ability to lift 75 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency

HVAC/building maintenance certificate

Tools

Electrical wiring

Plumbing knowledge

Carpentry skills

HVAC knowledge

Job description

This position is responsible for keeping the facility and machinery operating in excellent condition and repairing any problems when they are discovered. The Sr. Machine Maintenance Technician will be required to perform a wide range of repair tasks around the facility and machinery to include but not limited to; conducting quality assessments, scheduling repairs, repairing problems, maintaining inventory, start-up, and developing preventative maintenance procedures.

• Performing routine maintenance around the building such as fixing structural damage, for example, window, landscaping, carpentry, door or wall repair.
• Perform routine maintenance on machinery. Such as automation cells, 3-axis robots, conveyors, packaging equipment, assembly equipment etc.
• Plan and schedule repairs on equipment and or facility.
• Repairing broken or leaking plumbing to avoid water damage and restore full use of water fixtures
• Working on damaged electrical wiring.
• Maintaining the building HVAC equipment in order to keep climate control in the facility functioning properly.
• Applying preventative measures to the building to reduce the risk of future problems, such as using a sealant on a flat roof.
• Fixing potential safety hazards to avoid injuries.
• Painting the building when old paint has become faded or chipped.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance procedures.
• Conduct periodic quality checks on equipment and systems to ensure everything is up to standard.
• Responsible for daily machinery start-up.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position is an individual contributor and has no direct supervisory responsibility.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and stoop; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to lift and/or carry up to 20 pounds. For more information, please refer to the Position Analysis/Physical Activities Checklist on file in Human Resources.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel

This position requires no measurable travel.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalency
• 5+ years’ maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
• Certificate in HVAC, building maintenance technology or relevant field preferred
• Plumbing knowledge to address leaks, clogs or other drainage problems
• Electrical wiring capabilities to manage problems with the building's electricity
• Carpentry ability to handle basic repairs around the building
• Grounds keeping and maintenance experience
• Wide variety of machinery experience
• Interpersonal skills to interact with employees or residents of the building in a pleasant manner
• Attention to detail to ensure that all jobs are completed in an exemplary manner and any potential hazards or warning signs of problems are not overlooked
• Physical stamina to handle a full shift of being active and working on the building
• The ability to complete production paperwork.
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills
• Medical device industry or regulated industry experience preferred

Position Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communications required; strong facilitation and interpersonal skills required.
• Must be able to communicate complex information to all levels within the organization.
• Demonstrated high quality computer skills including MS Office.
• Must be detail-oriented and produce high quality work in a high-volume environment.
• Must be able to handle confidential information in an appropriate and professional manner.
• Ability to remain flexible and open to change within a fluid global industry.
• Ability to lift 75 lbs. on a regular basis
• Problem Solving/Analysis.
• Results Driven.Detail Orientation.
• Customer Focus.
• Technical Capacity.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

None required for this position.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employees must not be specifically barred from working with Federal contracts, government entities or otherwise listed on excluded parties list as maintained by the Federal government.

AAP/EEO Statement

Erbe employees and applicants for employment are protected by federal laws, Presidential Executive Orders, and state and local laws designed to protect employees and job applicants from discrimination on the bases of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service or other non-merit-based factors. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, and training and career development programs.

Other Duties

Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

At-Will Employment

This position description does not constitute a contract or guarantee employment for any specified time. The company may exercise its employment-at-will rights at any time.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.