3S Maintenance Technician

In billions of syringes and in every second car worldwide, Datwyler components make an important contribution to the safety of patients and drivers. The high-tech company focuses on high-quality, system-critical elastomer components and holds leading positions in attractive global markets such as healthcare, mobility, connectivity, general industry and food & beverage. With over 25 production sites on four continents, sales in more than 100 countries and over 8,000 employees, the company, headquartered in Switzerland, generates annual sales of more than CHF 1,000 million.

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Summary/Objective 

The Maintenance Technician is part of our maintenance team that will be performing both the daily support and troubleshooting of process equipment as well as the execution of the preventative/ predictive maintenance activities for all equipment in our clean pharma manufacturing facility.  Primary responsibilities will focus on thorough understanding and support of the various forms of processing and manufacturing equipment with a commitment to continuous learning. 

Essential Functions / Four Most Important Tasks

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Performs preventative/ predictive maintenance and calibration on production equipment. This includes planning activities to be performed, scheduling manpower and/or contractors as required. Works with key suppliers to identify, source and procure spare parts as required to keep equipment operating and to ensure that required materials are present for planned maintenance and service work. Identifies and suggests opportunities for improvement as they relate to infrastructure.


2. Supports production through equipment on call maintenance and upkeep for the general facility. Works with area engineers to identify and maintain the subsystems that enable production to keep process equipment operating on time and in full. Executes work orders through SAP as required.


3. Performs preventive maintenance action items in accordance with the predictive/preventive maintenance plans to ensure production lines are able to produce on time and in full. Follows up on equipment performance, suggests and introduces improvements. Participates in the development and upgrade of maintenance procedures as needed. Identifies, sets up and monitors the consumption and usage of critical spares with awareness of inventory flow and overall budget. Oversees contractor work on site.


4. Support equipment through hands on work and SAP work orders. Involved in the generation of maintenance procedures. Effective management and execution of contract work.

Responsibilities

• Follows up on equipment performance, suggests and introduces improvements. Participates in the development and upgrade of maintenance procedures as needed.

• Identifies, sets up and monitors the consumption and usage of critical spares with awareness of inventory flow and overall budget.

• Monitor equipment capability to ensure machines are functioning in accordance with parameters

• Trouble-shoots minor problems on production equipment.


• Monitor the preventive maintenance schedules in order to minimize machine down time.


• Lead problem-solving sessions to determine root cause of problem; recommend corrective action


• Utilizes appropriate tools for minor maintenance and equipment set-ups


• Ensure a smooth transition between shifts which may require extended hours or flexible shifts

• Adheres to all safety rules in accordance with SOP’s, GMP as well as federal, state and local safety regulations.  Expected to demonstrate our Company values and Code of

• Regular attendance and punctuality required in order to meet production needs of customers. Willingness to work in shifts (late or early hours, weekends, and overtime if necessary)


• Demonstrates a strong commitment to quality and continuous improvement. Works conscientiously and accurately, recognizes details. Identifies problems in time and strives to solve them. Observes rules and instructions. Collaborates on DPS initiatives for continuous improvement.

• Is open, respectful, and helpful. Constructively contributes with own skills to problem solving in team. Shares and accepts information and knowledge.


• Participates in department or quality team meetings. Suggests improvements and works alone or with others to implement improvements, as assigned.


• Trains new technicians and/or trainees as requested.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have supervisory responsibility.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to elements including environmental heat and high heat from moving mechanical parts, small parts may be encountered on the floor, and dust particles may float in the air.  Work is done in both office space and in the plant where safety is a critical concern.  PPE must be worn.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, provided it does not create an undue hardship on the Company, in accordance with applicable law. Work conditions are those that are present in normal manufacturing environment.

The Maintenance Technician must stand for prolonged periods of time, lift up to 50 lbs, carry, push, and pull up to 30 lbs and gripping of 20 lbs.  Technicians will experience substantial movements (motions) of arms, hands, wrists, and/or fingers. Technicians must pass a vison test (with or without corrective lenses) as all work involves sharpness of different types as well as depth perception, color and field. Must wear proper personal protective equipment to include but not limited to gloves, hair net, beard cover, safety glasses, gowning, etc.

Be yourself at Datwyler

We are convinced that people make the difference. At Datwyler, you will experience diversity and a wide range of career opportunities that only an international company can provide. Together, we are increasing our agility, accelerating digitalization and fostering sustainability. For motivated and talented employees, we offer interesting development opportunities with training and assignments in a global environment. With us, you can contribute with all of your creativity and all your ideas.

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