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VWR INTERNATIONAL, LLC Facilities/Maintenance Technician in Solon, Ohio
The Opportunity: Avantor is looking for a Maintenance Technician to install, maintain, and repair manufacturing equipment and fixtures. The Maintenance Technician will conduct basic maintenance activities primarily on machinery and related equipment; maintain repair and maintenance records; troubleshoot problems and escalate non-routine and complex issues. This role will be a full-time position based out of our Solon, OH office. What we're looking for: Education: High School diploma or equivalent degree. Experience: Minimum of 1 to 2 years of maintenance , mechanical or electrical experience in a industrial or educational setting. Additional Qualifications: Thorough understanding of maintenance, reliability, Mechanical Integrity and Quality Assurance, and Process Safety Management best practices, preferred. Experience working in an ISO Certified, FDA Regulated, or cGMP environment desired. Preferred industry experience with machine set-up fundamentals and solid troubleshooting skills. Equipment/facility maintenance, technical understanding, basic safety, and power tools knowledge. Strong attention to detail. Knowledge of process piping, auto valves, exhaust/dust collection systems, and screw/belt conveyors. Must be able to work on gearboxes, agitators, and pumps. Ability to repair electrical/mechanical machinery throughout the plant; necessary skills include: electrical, pneumatics, PLC logic, welding. How you will thrive and create an impact: Ensure operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic equipment, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions. Maintain equipment, parts, and supply inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level. Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. Maintain accurate history logs for all machines for use in identifying and diagnosing problems. Assist in troubleshooting, repairs and maintain electrical and electronic circuitry, hydraulic systems, plumbing, valving, filters, tanks, pumps, etc. Repair and maintain facility equipment. Strive to improve machine performance, and to minimize downtime through prior planning and quick thorough machine repairs. Provide mechanical support for production personnel. Environmental Working Conditions and Physical Effort: Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, dust or gases. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Required to stand and walk for a large part of the working day. Physical requirements include talking, hearing, bending/stooping, squatting, reaching above shoulder height, crouching, kneeling, balancing and pushing/pulling. Also requires some lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling up to 50 pounds with or without assistance. Use of both hands for repetitive actions such as grasping and manipulating. Specific vision abilities include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Why Avantor? Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science. The work we do changes people's lives