Maintenance Technician

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Medgene Labs helps veterinarians and producers protect livestock with precisely constructed immunological products and services. Applying a strategy of continual diagnostic surveillance and data analytics to the practice of immunology, creating vaccines for the disease at hand quicker and more precisely than previously possible. Medgene Labs has a single mission: To be a world-class Immunological Services Provider™ for leading livestock producers and their veterinarians.

POSITION SUMMARY

Medgene seeks a Maintenance Technician to join our growing team. Full-time and part-time positions will be considered. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing daily operational needs in support of the R&D or Production staff. The ideal candidate will successfully integrate with a strong team and show the capacity to perform detail-oriented work.

JOB DUTIES

• Ensure facility efficiency and workplace safety.
• Assist in designing equipment maintenance strategies, procedures, and methods.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot any equipment problems.
• Assist in maintaining all building systems and grounds.
• Adhere to established company safety protocols and participate in company safety programs.
• Maintain clear and accurate maintenance records.
• Complete work on time as a self-starter, in accordance with all applicable SOPs, job plans, or MWIs
• Assist the team with maintaining an up-to-date working spare parts inventory system for the equipment/systems.
• Keep a clean work area, assist in cleaning equipment as needed, etc.
• Assists, as required, outside contractors performing projects or supplementing the workforce.
• In addition to the above, other assigned duties and projects are deemed appropriate within the position's scope.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of:

• Safe work practices
• Basic computer skills

Skills Include:

• Problem Solving/Decision Making
• Knowledge of Processes, Systems, and Resources
• Working in a manufacturing setting

Ability to:

• Follow detailed directions and instructions.
• Perform mathematical computations.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Communicate information clearly and concisely.
• Strong technical and troubleshooting abilities.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with coworkers.
• Plan and schedule own work activities around maintenance deadlines and coordinate with operations staff to minimize the impact on production activities.
• Perform a variety of routine semi-skilled maintenance including, but not limited to, carpentry, painting, and plumbing.
• Operate assigned equipment, facility, utility, and HVAC Systems in accordance with established guidelines and operating procedures.
• Perform intermediate troubleshooting of utility, process, and HVAC-related equipment/systems.
• Experience in light mechanical assembly, electrical assembly, and equipment maintenance
• Provide basic support for the start-up of new equipment to ensure it meets all mechanical design specifications.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Basics of electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems
• Basic laboratory behavior, including a broad understanding of biosafety.
• Experience in a regulated environment
• Review, read, and understand process system/equipment manuals, plumbing, ductwork plans, architectural drawings, HVAC plans, and process P&IDs
• Five-plus (5+) year combination of education, training, and experience in one or more of the following fields: Utility Operations/Maintenance, Process Equipment Maintenance, Control Systems, HVAC Operations/Maintenance, and/or Fire Systems Maintenance
• Understand the use of and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• PLC system troubleshooting
• Completion of mechanical, electrical, or electrical technical school training
• Experience with the repair of electronics or instrumentation