Sr. Maintenance Technician

Sterigenics Radiation Technologies, LLC in; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) program with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Sick time

Education assistance

Parental leave

EAP

Job summary

Sotera Health is seeking a Sr. Maintenance Technician to perform routine daily maintenance and preventative maintenance on processing equipment. You will troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems, lead on the production floor, and coordinate with supervisors for parts and safety adherence.

Must have a technical degree or certificate (electrician) and 7 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing setting. Excellent English communication and ability to lift 50 pounds are required.

Qualifications

• 7 years of maintenance experience in a processing/manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to read, write and speak fluent English.
• Knowledge of 480 volt 3 Phase power.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine daily maintenance and preventative maintenance on processing equipment.
• Identifies problems, collects data, and performs repairs to restore operation.
• Orders materials with supervisor approval.
• Interacts with operations and outside contractors on work orders.
• Takes lead role on production floor and follows safety programs.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Reading electrical diagrams

Ladder logic understanding

Reading and writing English

Education

Technical degree

Qualified electrician

Tools

Welding equipment

Electrical testing tools

MS Office

Job description

Sr. Maintenance Technician (Maintenance)

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 or Manager, the Sr. 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 preventive 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
• Takes lead role on production floor/ has defined authority to make decisions as instructed
• Project managements small projects in equipment enhancements and maintenance reliability programs at direction of engineering when needed.
• Assists with other tasks as assigned by Supervisor

Qualifications

• Technical degree or certificate (Qualified electrician) or requisite experience.
• Language, mathematical and reasoning skills necessary to compute complex measurements and read and comprehend detailed instructions and electrical/mechanical drawings.
• 7 years of maintenance experience in a processing/manufacturing environment preferred.
• Specific areas of knowledge include: Purchasing
• Specific areas of knowledge include: Knowledge of 480 volt 3 Phase power
• Specific areas of knowledge include: Ability to read and interpret ladder logic and electrical diagrams
• Specific areas of knowledge include: Electric motor control troubleshooting
• Specific areas of knowledge include: Repair and troubleshooting of mechanical systems
• Specific areas of knowledge include: Ability to operate welding equipment and a cutting torch (Gamma facilities)
• Specific areas of knowledge include: Isotope loading (internal) (Gamma facilities)
• Specific areas of knowledge include: Ability to perform instrument calibration
• Specific areas of knowledge include: Knowledge of hand and power tools and their safe use
• Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Pay Rate

$63,000–$95,000 annually, based on experience. Compensation is paid at an hourly rate

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.