Eastridge Workforce Solutions is partnering with a medical device company in its search for a Maintenance Technician. Our Wiscasset, ME, client is a world-leading provider of single-use surgical and wound care products. This is a 5:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. position, 3–4 days per week, offering a $1,000 sign-in bonus. For immediate consideration for this role, apply today.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on process equipment and facilities by utilizing a preventative maintenance system. Ensure the preventative maintenance schedules assigned are met.
• Appropriately prioritize assigned maintenance activities, both planned and unplanned.
• Perform reactive troubleshooting and maintenance on process equipment and facilities.
• Work with machine designers to help fabricate custom machines and fixtures.
• Work with outside vendors/service providers for work that cannot be performed internally.
• Provide support to the R&D Department to help setup/alter equipment to evaluate/validate new products/procedures.
• Provide support to manufacturing and equipment engineering to improve OEE/uptime/safety.
• Works in collaboration with other maintenance technicians to set up, troubleshoot, and improve existing production equipment.
• Help maintain the tool and spare parts inventories.Develop spare parts requirements through familiarization with equipment use and research with vendors to determine on-hand spare parts levels.
• Supports efforts to implement best practices within job scope; expected to participate in activities designed to improve production, quality, and safety.

Education and Requirements

• 2-year Trade School or equivalent with study in electro-mechanical equipment preferred.
• Current Boiler Operator license or the ability to obtain one in the first year of employment. (4th Class SSE preferred);
• Additional licenses in engineering, electronics, electrical, and/or plumbing preferred
• Flexible, hands-on attitude and good communication skills.
• Understanding and practical experience with instrumentation.
• Knowledge of or interest working within GMP and ISO 9000/ISO 13485 quality assurance systems preferred.
• Previous maintenance/mechanical-electrical experience including repairing process machines and equipment needed.
• Basic familiarity with chemical process equipment and chemical processes is preferred.
• Basic familiarity of PLCs and VFDs is preferred.
• Basic welding and machining skills (lathe, mill, saw, etc.) required; advanced knowledge preferred.
• Proficient with MS Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook
• Knowledge in: Plumbing, HVAC, Pneumatic and Hydraulic, basic wiring (AC/DC circuits), NEC, NFPA, LOTO, and Arc-Flash

What you should know

• Work schedule: Occasional overtime and weekend work required.Periodically “on-call” during off hours/weekends to support production on a rotation shared with other maintenance personnel.
• This position is non-exempt (qualifies for overtime pay).
• Must be able to lift & carry up to 50lbs and work in standing positions for extended periods (8+ hours with breaks).
• The ability to wear a respirator is required.
• Health screening, background check, and at least 2 professional references required
• Sign-on/retention bonus is paid $250 in the third paycheck and at $750 after successful completion of the introductory period.
• Growth opportunities: 3 levels of maintenance techs, 1, 2, 3, substantial pay between stages, and then automation techs: 1, 2. Periodic evaluations for promotions.

Eastridge Workforce Solutions is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Please note that Eastridge is unable to provide visa sponsorship to applicants.

We value diverse experiences, including prior contact with the criminal legal system, and applicants with criminal histories are encouraged to apply.Certain clients require Eastridge to perform background checks and Eastridge will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds,

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