Maintenance Technician

Job summary

The Maintenance Technician performs routine daily maintenance and scheduled preventative maintenance on processing equipment to ensure operational status. They are responsible for troubleshooting mechanical failures, recommending corrective actions, and managing material procurement for repairs.

Job details

The name Sotera Health was inspired by Soteria, the Greek goddess of safety, and reflects the Company’s unwavering commitment to its mission, Safeguarding Global Health®. Sotera Health Company is a leading global provider of mission-critical sterilization and lab testing and advisory services for the healthcare industry. With a combined tenure across our businesses of nearly 200 years and our industry recognized scientific and technological expertise, we help to ensure the safety of millions of patients and healthcare practitioners around the world every year. Across our 64 facilities worldwide, we have over 3,000 employees who are dedicated to safety and quality. We are a trusted partner to more than 5,800 customers in over 50 countries, including more than 40 of the top 50 medical device companies and 9 of the top 10 pharmaceutical companies. Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Technician performs routine daily maintenance activities for the facility and scheduled preventative maintenance on the processing equipment. Troubleshoots mechanical failures, recommends corrective action and carries out the necessary repairs in a timely manner to restore equipment and operational status. Adheres to all facility safety programs. Responsibilities: Performs routine daily maintenance activities for the facility and scheduled preventative maintenance on the processing equipment as directed by the Supervisor. Identifies problems, collects data, draws valid conclusions, recommends corrective action and carries out necessary repairs in a timely manner to restore equipment to operational status. Identifies the materials needed, obtains pricing information, completes purchase orders and with the Supervisor’s approval, orders materials needed. Interfaces with operations personnel regarding work orders and outside contractors, as necessary Adheres to all facility safety programs. Assists with other tasks as assigned by Supervisor. Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED Language, mathematical and reasoning skills necessary to compute complex measurements and read and comprehend detailed instructions and electrical/mechanical drawings. Five (5) years of maintenance experience in a processing/manufacturing environment preferred. Specific areas of knowledge include: Purchasing Knowledge of 480-volt 3 Phase power. Ability to read and interpret ladder logic and electrical diagrams. Electric motor control troubleshooting Repair and troubleshooting of mechanical systems. Ability to operate welding equipment and a cutting torch. Knowledge of hand and power tools and their safe use Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English. Must be able to lift 50 pounds. Special Requirements: Must be medically approved for respirator use (EO) Must be able to tolerate exposure to high temperatures and high humidity (120F and 60% RH for 20 minutes) (EO) Training Required: Must complete all required training for a “Maintenance Technician” outlined in the training manual. Benefits Sotera Health offers a competitive benefits package that includes: Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts 401(k) program with Company match that immediately vests Paid holidays, vacation and sick time Free financial planning assistance Paid parental leave Education assistance Voluntary benefits including Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Pet Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. Sterigenics U.S. LLC takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. We strongly encourage those from underrepresented groups to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor Sotera Health goes to market through its three best-in-class businesses – Sterigenics®, Nordion® and Nelson Labs®. Sterigenics is a leading global provider of outsourced terminal sterilization and irradiation services for the medical device, pharmaceutical, food safety and advanced applications markets. Nordion is the leading global provider of Co-60 and gamma irradiators, which are key components to the gamma sterilization process. Nelson Labs is a global leader in outsourced microbiological and analytical chemistry testing and advisory services for the medical device and pharmaceutical industries.

What you’ll do

The Maintenance Technician performs routine daily maintenance and scheduled preventative maintenance on processing equipment to ensure operational status. They are responsible for troubleshooting mechanical failures, recommending corrective actions, and managing material procurement for repairs.

Requirements

Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED and ideally five years of maintenance experience in a processing or manufacturing environment. Proficiency in reading electrical/mechanical drawings, troubleshooting 480-volt systems, and operating welding equipment is required.

Benefits

• Medical
• Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Disability
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) program
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick time
• Financial planning assistance
• Paid parental leave
• Education assistance
• Critical Illness insurance
• Accident insurance
• Hospital Indemnity insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Listed skills

• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Electrical troubleshooting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Preventative maintenance
• Mechanical troubleshooting
• Electrical troubleshooting
• 480-volt 3 Phase power
• Ladder logic
• Electrical diagrams
• Electric motor control
• Welding
• Cutting torch
• Power tools
• Hand tools
• Purchase orders
• Data collection
• Safety compliance
• Welding Equipment
• Power Tool Operation
• Healthcare Industry Knowledge
• Lifting Ability
• Mechanical Drawings
• Modern Greek
• Medical Devices
• Three-Phase
• Analytical Chemistry
• Data Collection
• Electric Motors
• Electrical Diagrams
• Employee Assistance Programs
• English Language
• Sterilization
• Financial Planning
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• Laboratory Testing
• Ladder Logic
• Preventive Maintenance
• Mathematics
• Mechanical Systems
• Microbiology
• Operations
• Pharmaceuticals
• Purchasing
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)

Job areas

• Manufacturing
• Trades
• Engineering
• Healthcare
• Security & Safety
• Maintenance Technician
• Building and General Maintenance Technician
• Odd Job Persons
• Maintenance and Repair Workers, General

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