Job Description

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Position Title:	Engineering Technician III [Aseptic]
Department:	Facilities
Reports To:	Facilities Manager
FLSA:	Non-Exempt
Grade:	D1
Date:	2010/06/18

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Purpose and Scope

Under minimal supervision, the Engineering Technician III is responsible for providing maintenance, troubleshooting, and operational support for facility, utility, process, and HVAC/R within a manufacturing environment and Aseptic areas. All work is to be completed to assure minimal impact to production while complying with cGMP and Company Policies.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide engineering and maintenance support for Aseptic Equipment and Processes to include the construction, modification and improvement of equipment/systems, with assistance from Engineering Tech I and II staff.
• Assist Engineering Tech I and II staff in equipment operation, set-ups and repairs.
• Assist in training maintenance and production employees on the use, maintenance and cleaning of equipment.
• Assist with maintaining content of training records for department, in compliance with cGMP standards.
• Develop and maintain preventative maintenance programs for equipment and systems.
• Establish and maintain records that demonstrate conformity with FDA, GMP, and SOP standards.
• Confer with management, quality and production managers to identify and resolve equipment issues.
• Provide support for Engineering Projects involving but not limited to HVAC/R, Aseptic Equipment and Operations.
• Maintain process equipment and machinery, and perform scheduled maintenance as required.
• Identify and help implement measures/processes to improve operating conditions of equipment.
• Assist the Engineering Department in equipment, process/production layout and design as necessary.
• Perform and/or supervise installation of machines and equipment.
• Perform and/or supervise repairs and preventative maintenance activities on machines and equipment.
• Assist the team with maintaining an up-to-date, functional spare parts inventory system for the equipment/ systems which are assigned.
• Perform electrical troubleshooting and component replacement as needed.
• Plan and schedule own work activities and coordinate work done by contractors with operations staff to minimize impact to production activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to perform electrical troubleshooting and identify root-cause, perform mechanical repairs, maintenance and set up of production equipment as required.
• Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose and repair technical and facility support systems; including HVAC/R and Lyophilizer / Freeze Dryer Equipment.
• High mechanical aptitude; ability to analyze the mechanics of equipment to achieve most efficient and reliable operation.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical/electrical devices and repair them to good operating condition.
• Computer skills to include Word, Excel and basic PLC understanding.
• Ability to work well in teams.
• Strong organizational skills required.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize multiple job functions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time, and to squat, kneel, and bend frequently.
• Acceptable driving record.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in commercial/ industrial HVAC/R required.
• At least six years in a trade (Electrical, HVAC/R, Plumbing, etc.) position preferably in a production environment.
• Knowledge of clean room and aseptic areas.
• Journeyman trade license preferred.
• Completion of accredited training in electrical and plumbing preferred.
• Universal CFC Certification preferred.
• Experience with Lyophilizer / Freeze Dryer Equipment, Autoclave, Clean Utility Systems and Aseptic Production preferred.

Working Conditions

• Manufacturing and warehouse environment.
• Willing to work overtime and weekends as required, including being "on-call" as needed.