Equipment Technician
ROLE PURPOSE:
The Equipment Technician is accountable for the upkeep and repair of all on-site manufacturing equipment to ensure peak efficiency.
Maintain all equipment to the highest standards, performing effective troubleshooting and fault-finding to minimize downtime.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Carry out preventative, corrective, and predictive maintenance tasks in support of Production targets and ongoing improvement through Lean Principles.
Support all aspects of machine and equipment maintenance, installation, and modification.
Perform detailed equipment surveys, maintenance, calibrations, PMs, and troubleshooting as required.
Maintain equipment (including automation and other calibrated equipment) in excellent condition, ensuring consistent quality, output, and yield.
Operate and monitor equipment (including automation and other calibrated equipment), using ERP/DCS and PLC-based systems to ensure optimal equipment uptime and target outputs.
Operate, troubleshoot, and repair complex systems which may include injection molding machines, 3/4/5/6 axis robots, water temperature control units, dryers, conveying systems HVAC, isolators, compressed gases, wastewater treatment, etc., under minimal supervision in a highly regulated, cGMP environment.
Interpret piping and instrumentation diagrams, equipment/system layouts, wiring diagrams, and specifications in planning and performing maintenance and repairs.
Follow systematic root-cause problem-solving and troubleshooting to resolve issues.
Effect corrective actions as required when a fault is detected or as soon as any deterioration in performance occurs.
Lead and implement process improvements to achieve more efficient operations, while adhering to change management and cGMP requirements.
Assist and support maintenance projects to improve equipment reliability.
Document all maintenance work, including upgrades, carried out on existing equipment, including preventative maintenance performed and parts used, to ensure appropriate documentation and records of repair history.
Maintain an effective system for the availability, issue, and control of spare parts for all equipment; order and maintain appropriate stock of spare parts; liaise directly with vendors on supply of parts, upgrades to systems, etc., as necessary.
Assist in general facility upkeep and provide responsive customer support with emphasis on customer satisfaction.
Maintain the highest standards of hygiene and housekeeping.
Cooperate and participate fully in training and development in cross-skilling and other job-related competencies.
Ensure highest Quality & Compliance standards, participating and complying with the Quality Management System.
Participate in Safety and Environmental programs.
Adhere to safe working practices as set out in the Safety Statement and other company safety rules.
Comply with all company policies and procedures, including quality requirements, financial controls, health, and safety regulations, etc.
The above list of duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive, and the role holder may be required to carry out other duties which may reasonably be assigned by management.
REQUIREMENTS:
* Strong competency in electrical fault finding/diagnostics.
* Hold a third-level qualification in Automation Engineering/Electrics, Electronics, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, or similar.
* Alternatively, be a full-qualified trades person (Electrician; Plumber, Fitter, etc.) with directly relevant experience in manufacturing.
* Have previously held a similar role within a high-volume medical device manufacturing environment working on injection molding machines.
* Have experience in high-volume automation/robotics on highly automated production equipment to include diagnosing/resolving issues and relevant programming.
* Have extensive experience, to include troubleshooting, in Pneumatics, Electronics, Hydraulics, Programmable Controllers, Servo Motor drives, etc.
* Experience in leading process improvement projects in a medical device environment.
* Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Have a comprehensive knowledge of QMS principles (preferably ISO13485).
* Be a team player and capable of working independently and on own initiative.
* Be well-organized, highly self-motivated, and capable of multi-tasking in a fast-paced, pressurized environment.