Millwright/Machine Repair

Role Description

The Millwright/Machine Repair Technician is a key member of the Facilities Maintenance Team, which consists of certified technicians from various trades who collectively support and maintain a large, complex R&D facility. The ideal candidate will be adept at troubleshooting and performing diagnostics to understand the scope and interdependencies of equipment failures and other reported issues. Responsibilities may include training apprentices and coordinating the efforts of other team members and/or contractors on complex tasks. This role involves routine exposure to hazardous materials, heights, temperature extremes, moving equipment, confined spaces, and dusty or dirty conditions. The candidate must be willing to work variable or non-standard shifts and be available for 24-hour on-call support as per pre-determined schedules. The role requires direct interaction with facility users to ensure that supported systems meet operational requirements and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, cleaning, aligning, lubrication, modification, and installation of equipment and components, including various machinery systems.
• Provide customer training on systems in compliance with company standards, procedures, and government regulations. This may include training apprentices and coordinating the efforts of other team members and/or contractors on complex tasks.
• Serve as a technical advisor in areas such as process design, material/parts/equipment selection, equipment testing, technical problem-solving, and maintenance plan management. Communicate job status updates and other relevant information to customer operations leads and other stakeholders.
• Complete and submit equipment maintenance records promptly.
• Respond to after-hour maintenance emergencies and provide 24-hour on-call support.
• Participate in strategic planning activities, facility engineering design reviews, process improvement projects, budget planning, spend tracking, managing vendor engagements, and assist with staff recruitment and interviewing activities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent. Department of Labor Journeyman certification; must be a graduate of an accredited Millwright or Machine Repair apprenticeship program.
• Minimum of 5 years of proven experience as a Millwright or Machine Repair Technician in an industrial setting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of Preventive/Predictive Maintenance programs and industry practices and standards.
• Strong time management skills and proven effectiveness in managing and prioritizing work in high workload situations.
• Demonstrated good decision-making ability and composure in everyday situations and during emergencies or time-sensitive situations.
• Previous maintenance experience within an animal research facility, drug manufacturing facility, or other regulated environment is highly desired.
• Ability to work in various environmental conditions, including heights, temperature extremes, moving equipment, confined spaces, hazardous materials, and dusty or dirty conditions. Must adhere to the use of appropriate personal protective equipment and follow all safety policies for each job performed.
• Must be able to lift heavy objects, climb/descend ladders, and stand/kneel for long periods.

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