Production Maintenance Tech I

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference? At Mesa Labs we're passionate about protecting the vulnerable by enabling scientific breakthroughs, ensuring product integrity, increasing patient and worker safety, and improving quality of life around the world.

At Mesa Labs we offer competitive wages, including bonus opportunity, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Base Compensation Range: $24/hr - $28/hr

This position is eligible for an annual 10% bonus opportunity in addition to the base salary

Outstanding Benefits and Perks:

We are proud to offer a variety of benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees:

• Eligible for benefits the first day of the month after you start
• Tiered Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance options
• Health savings (HSA), healthcare & dependent care flexible spending (FSA) accounts
• Company paid short term and long-term disability (unless covered by a state disability plan)
• Company paid life insurance and AD&D
• 3 weeks of accrued vacation time; accruals begin on Day 1
• Paid sick leave of 48 hours per calendar year
• Eligible employees may receive four (4) weeks paid Care Giver leave after 1 year of service or in accordance with state leave laws
• 401(k) plan that provides a 4% Safe Harbor company match on a 4% employee contribution that begins on Day 1
• Employee Wellness and Financial Assistance Resources through Cigna and NY Life
• Nine (9) paid company holidays per year
• Overtime opportunities

Sterilization and Disinfection Control division manufactures and sells biological and chemical indicators that assess the effectiveness of sterilization and disinfection processes for pharmaceutical, healthcare, and dental industries.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for the installation of new equipment as well as maintenance/repair of existing mechanical equipment used in the manufacture of medical devices. Will work closely with site employees and external vendors to ensure customer satisfaction and cost-effective solutions.

Duties/Responsibilities

Core duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Model personal Lean Philosophy 5S behaviors in creating a continuously improving, clean, well-organized, and self-maintaining work environment. Work closely with team members and others to motivate and improve 5S knowledge and implementation
• Actively participate in site TPM transformation efforts
• Complete required documentation for repairs (work orders, equipment logbooks, etc.)
• Comply with company ethics, code of conduct, policies, and best practices, with a commitment to safety in the workplace, valuing of diversity, and promotion of a harassment-free environment
• Perform skilled maintenance and repair of complex mechanical, electrical, and process control systems
• Maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs production-related mechanical components and electrical system in accordance with SOPs, internal requirements, manufacturer's specifications, and safety policies
• Assists with recommending and implementing equipment improvements to drive efficiency, capacity, and yield gains
• Assists the maintenance team to develop methods and procedures to improve facility efficiency and workflow
• Assists the maintenance team troubleshoot complex problems with production departments, sub-contractors, suppliers, and customers
• Assist manufacturing engineers by driving improvements in equipment performance
• Adopt and promote a high energy culture that stresses close communication and teamwork among all departments
• Assist the maintenance team in providing subject matter expertise for evaluating existing/new equipment and best practices
• Recommend revisions to standard operating procedures as needed
• Assist employees with work process issues
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Experience/Education

• High School graduation or equivalent required
• 1-2 years of experience in production maintenance or relevant machine maintenance
• Experience with TPM preferred
• PLC experience preferred
• 3rd Class Boiler Operator license preferred or must be able to obtain within 1st year
• Experience in a Federal Drug Administration (FDA) regulated industry preferred.
• Experience with computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) preferred

Knowledge and Skillsets Required

• Problem solving/analysis
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Excellent data collection and analysis skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Mesa Labs is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Mesa Labs prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment against applicants or employees based on age, race, sex, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, disability, military status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law. Please note that Mesa Labs conducts criminal background checks upon offer acceptance.