Sr. Maintenance Technician

Sterigenics U.S., LLC in; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Sr. Maintenance Technician for its San Diego facility. The role involves performing maintenance on processing equipment, troubleshooting failures, and ensuring safety protocols are followed. Qualified candidates should have a strong engineering background and extensive experience in maintenance, particularly in a manufacturing environment.

Benefits

Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance

401(k) program with Company match

Paid holidays, vacation and sick time

Education assistance

Voluntary benefits including Critical Illness and Accident Insurance

Qualifications

• 10+ years of maintenance experience preferred.
• Understanding and use of high voltage equipment.
• Ability to read ladder logic and technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance for facility and processing equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical failures and carry out repairs.
• Coordinate with operations and order materials as required.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical engineering concepts

Mechanical system repair

Calibrations

Education

Mechanical/Electrical Engineering background

Tech school or 4-year degree

Tools

Hand and power tools

LabView

Trendview

Job description

Sr. Maintenance Technician (Finance)

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Sr. Maintenance Technician performs routine daily maintenance activities for the facility and scheduled preventative maintenance on the processing equipment. Troubleshoots mechanical and electrical 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 protocols.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs electronics troubleshooting and repairs (Experience preferred - e.g., radar, electron beam, laser technology, x-ray equipment).
• Performs routine daily maintenance activities for the facility and scheduled preventative maintenance on the processing equipment as directed by the Maintenance Manager.
• 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.
• Determine the materials needed, obtains pricing information, completes purchase orders and with the Maintenance Managers approval, orders materials needed.
• Coordinates with operations personnel regarding work orders and outside contractors, as necessary.
• Adheres to all facility safety programs and protocols.
• Perform Calibrations on equipment and components as required.
• Assists with additional tasks as assigned by Maintenance Manager and General Manager.
• Repair and troubleshooting of mechanical systems.

Qualifications

• Mechanical/Electrical Engineering experience Tech school and/or 4-year degree; 10 or more years of experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering concepts, principles, and theory with technical experience demonstrating the application of those concepts while ensuring safety.
• Ability to read and interpret ladder logic, electronic, electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Knowledge of pneumatic and fluid controls, process chillers, and ultra-high vacuum systems (including leak checking, ion pumps, and controllers).
• Experience with LabView and/or Trendview experience a plus.
• Language, mathematical and reasoning skills necessary to compute complex measurements and read and comprehend detailed instructions and electrical/mechanical drawings.
• 10 years of maintenance experience in a processing/manufacturing environment preferred.
• Familiarity with 480V 3-phase power and high voltage equipment (oscillators, modulators, electron tubes, power supplies).
• Knowledge/experience working with Ultra-high vacuum systems, leak checking, ion pumps, and controllers.
• Proficient in Electric motor control troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of hand and power tools and their safe use.
• Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English.

Pay & Benefits

Salary Range: $69,900 - $104,000 per year; depending on experience (this is an hourly-paid position).

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.

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