Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift at Sarstedt Inc in Newton, North Carolina

Job Description:

SARSTEDT, a leading manufacturer and distributor of blood collection and medical devices, laboratory consumables and instrumentation, seeks a Maintenance Technician.



Shift: 2nd Shift



Hours: 2:15 PM to 10:45 PM (Monday - Friday)



Department: Maintenance



Summary



Repairs, troubleshoots, and maintains production equipment and machinery in a timely and efficient manner.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned as apparent or required by management.


Responsible for completing assigned preventative maintenance orders on all production equipment and machinery.


Diagnoses, repairs, and/or replaces faulty mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components of machines and equipment.


Responsible for routine maintenance on Injection Molding equipment as directed.


Responsible for completing assigned work orders from the Production department as needed.


Contributes to maintaining a safe and clean working environment at all times.



Qualifications/ Education and/or Experience/Skills



Associate's degree in Mechanical Science from a two-year college or technical school; and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.


Advanced mechanical skills in an industrial environment required.


Intermediate knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems.


Ability to read blue prints and schematics.


Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.


Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.


Ability to speak effectively to managers or employees of the organization.


Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.


Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.


Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.


Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.


To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Word Processing software and Microsoft Access Database software.



Physical Demands



While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand.


The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.


The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance.


The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.


Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.


This job requires up to 25% local travel and the ability to operate a motor vehicle.



Work Environment



The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.


While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles.


The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places.


The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.



Benefits



SARSTEDT's benefits package includes a competitive salary, comprehensive job training, medical, dental and vision insurance, paid vacation, holidays and personal time, 401(k) matching as well as employer paid short and long-term disability and life insurance.


SARSTEDT, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, age, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. SARSTEDT, Inc. participates in E-Verify