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The Senior Maintenance Mechanic position works under the general supervision of the Facilities/Maintenance Manager to diagnose, operate, repair, install and modify complex industrial Biological/Pharmaceutical equipment. This position ensures the equipment, and the facilities are in proper working order to meet production needs. This position requires the ability to multi-task and work effectively both independently and in a team environment.  This position will require the Senior Maintenance Mechanic to provide weekend (Fri-Sun) on-call service to the facility, alternating every 4-5 weeks.

 

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Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Machine Maintenance/ Repair/ Troubleshooting: 

Diagnoses and repairs equipment; this will include fill machines, labelers, cappers, traying machines, dry heat ovens, turntables, blister machines, blenders, dust collectors, freeze dryers, walk-in coolers, low temperature freezers, sterilizers, fermenters, bio-reactors, tanks, air handler units, boilers, chillers pumps and air compressorsInitiate and complete preventive maintenance requests on equipmentInitiate and complete work orders on equipmentInstall and repair electrical equipment, including conduit, controls and wiringMaintains buildings including roofs, doors, floors, steam lines, water lines and air lines

Equipment Operation: 

Operates water room equipment; this may include the carbon filter, water softener, RO units, distillation unit, WFI loop, purified water loop, tanks, pumps, level and temperature controlsOperates central plant equipment; this may include boilers, chillers, circulation pumps, air compressors, air dyer, cooling towers, air handling units, exhaust fans, building heat system and building cooling systemOperates refrigeration systems; this may include walk in freezers, chest freezers, drive in coolers, air conditioning systems, humidity control systemsOperates building automation systemConducts daily rounds of refrigeration equipment and systems Operates maintenance department document management system (Mainsaver)

Maintenance Project Management: 

Installs and modifies equipment including:installation of new equipment,modifying or updating existing equipment removal of obsolete equipment remodeling/updating of rooms and buildings Orders parts, supplies and services for projectsCompletes machine updates, including the planning and completion of projects

Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum of 5 years industrial mechanic experience. Associate degree or technical diploma in one of the following; electrical, plumbing, mechanical, industrial maintenance preferred. Must be able to obtain a 1st Class Stationary Engineer License within the first year of employment. EPA/Refrigeration certification preferred, but not required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Great communication skill both verbal and written Strong aptitude to diagnose and troubleshoot complex mechanical issuesAbility to weld stainless steel and fabricate minor parts for machinesIntermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook E-mailCapacity to perform tasks individually or in a collaborative environmentAbility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and equipment manualsConsistently exhibit attention to detailAbility to prioritize maintenance needs and repairs as they are scheduled

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

Must be able to frequently lift and carry a minimum of 40 poundsWalking, sitting and/or standing for extended periods of timeAbility to perform repetitive motions for extended periods of timeMust wear personal protective equipment as required including but not limited to hair, eye, face and foot protection and respiratorAbility to frequently bend at the waist and twist torso from side to sideMust have good hand-eye coordination and dexterity; ability to use hands to grasp or do fine manipulations Must have a full range of motion in both armsMust be comfortable climbing on top of and under machines and work in confined spaces

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Typical industrial maintenance environmentThe noise level in the work environment is usually noisy

Heska is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

​Heska has a generous benefits package available to employees!

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental & Vision)Company Paid Life Insurance with AD&DCompany Paid Short-Term and Long-Term InsuranceEmployee Paid Voluntary Life Insurance optionsRetirement Plan 401(k) Traditional and/or Roth + Company MatchEmployee Stock Purchase ProgramPaid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, and Holidays)Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)Training and Development Options Apply for this job onlineApplyShareEmail this job to a friendRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Application FAQs

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