Job Summary

Maintenance Technicians are responsible for the day to day functions required for upkeep and reliability of equipment and facilities. Additionally, Maintenance Technicians will be responsible to provide:

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

·       Schedules and performs preventive maintenance of critical plant equipment on a regular basis, to include Bulk processing tanks, filling, packaging, CIP systems, facilities, critical systems/utilities and electrical control systems (including; electrical distribution, variable frequency drives, electric motors, instrumentation and electrical control systems)

·       Responsible for repairing and or replacement of the mechanical, electrical and controls components of Bulk processing tanks, filling, packaging, facilities, critical systems/utilities and electrical control systems as assigned.

·       Individual will be responsible for multi-craft duties throughout the facility.

·       Ability to verify mechanical and electrical drawings for accuracy and redline as required.

·       Ability to lead troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing of critical equipment including; process equipment, clean room HVAC, refrigeration/freezers, RODI, Steam Boiler, tanks, pumps, filling and packaging equipment.

·       Requires familiarity with generally accepted building and electrical codes to include NEC, CBC, NFPA.

·       Support engineering projects including but not limited to: equipment installation, commissioning, and validation process.

·       Follow and comply with EPA, OSHA regulations and with SOPs and cGMP policies.

·       Attend required training and meetings.

·       Perform lock out tag out of equipment during maintenance

·       Responsible for tracking Equipment and Facility Preventative Maintenance Tasks

·       Identify areas requiring repair, or potential risks to product or employee safety

·       Perform maintenance and repair activities in a safe manner and follows all plant safety procedures.

·       Maintain documentation related to maintenance activities

·       Work with contractors and/or external vendors for larger scope projects and activities

·       Contact and facilitate on-site support from Vendors for calibration, maintenance, and equipment purchase

·       May performed other duties as assigned

 Job Requirements and Qualifications

·       High School diploma.

·       Associate degree in a technical discipline or currently pursuing technical or scientific degree highly preferred.

·       Technical craft (electrical controls, industrial automation or instrumentation) training/apprenticeship or vocational certificates.  Journeyman level accreditation preferred.

·       Minimum of 3 to 5 years maintenance, metrology, instrumentation experience in a health care product manufacturing environment or equivalent.

·       Journeyman Level Accreditation preferred.

·       Demonstrate good understanding of electrical/electronic controls is required.

·       ISA CCST certification preferred.

Qualifications

·       A good knowledge of PLC based control systems, Human Machine Interface (HMI) configuration, instrumentation and mechanical equipment, such as controllers, indicators, control valves, PLC, analyzers, sensors, pumps, etc.

·       A good knowledge of production equipment including but not limited to; process tanks, clean room HVAC, refrigeration/freezers, RODI, Steam Boiler, filling equipment, packaging equipment and CIP systems.

·       Demonstrated ability to read, redline and interpret technical documents and instructions, electrical diagrams, mechanical drawings, equipment blueprints and piping and instrumentation drawings.

·       Must have the ability to design and configure a single control loop.

·       Must have customer service and leadership attitude to take ownership of any maintenance related problem

·       Excellent writing and verbal communication skills with customers and management.

·       Demonstrated ability to utilize tools/instruments to troubleshoot electrical controls and automation equipment.

·       A self-motivated individual with the ability to work independently and use good judgment.

·       Must be able to handle multiple priorities. Must be proactive, results orientated, and have a strong attention to detail.

·       Knowledge of cGMP and health care product manufacturing experience preferred

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

·       PLC programming and system configuration is desired.

Work Environment (Location, travel, shift, on-call, etc.)

Shift:

2:00pm through 10:30pm, OT may be required, on short notice, to ensure adequate manufacturing support.

Travel

 0 to 25% travel mainly for training and equipment acceptance trips

Location

Prolacta – City of Industry (Primary), may be required to work a Duarte, on short notice, to ensure adequate coverage.

 Physical Requirements

·       Requires prolonged standing, crouching, or bending

·       Requires gowning and repair of equipment in cleanroom environment

·       Requires support and exposure to cold product freezer storage areas

·       Requires lifting of materials weighing 50lbs or more

·       Requires accessing and working on facility roof (climbing and exposure to heat)

·       Use of ladders, forklifts, and scissor lifts.

Direct Reports

 None

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Prolacta Bioscience, Inc. is committed to a proactive program of affirmative action and diversity development. The Company will continue to recruit, hire, train, and promote into all job levels without regard to race, religion, gender, marital status, familial status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, source of income, or veteran status.

“Prolacta Bioscience, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.”