Utility and Facility Mechanic II - Nights at ICU Medical, Inc. in Austin, Texas

Job Description:

Job Description



Position Summary


Possesses full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. Works under moderate supervision. Typically requires 2-4 years of related experience. Maintains and services mechanical equipment, machinery, and components. Performs skilled repair services of mechanical, electrical, and building systems and equipment. Conducts periodic inspections to evaluate requests for repair. Identifies parts needed for replacement and places orders as necessary. Completes all work in accordance with established safety procedures. May be required to complete an apprenticeship and/or formal training in area of specialty. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Perform preventive maintenance duties and make repairs and modifications to production equipment in line with cGMP. Respond in a timely manner to demand maintenance calls, troubleshoot existing systems and installations. Assist with maintaining detailed maintenance records and parts inventory through the effective use of company CMMS. Constantly improve skill level in maintenance standards to keep up with advances in technology and automation in the facility and building processes.


This role is 100% onsite at our Austin, TX manufacturing facility.



Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Make repairs or modifications to equipment utilizing the following skills: read pneumatic, mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical schematics; utilize basic electronic test equipment (volt/ohm and amp meter); pneumatics and electrical controls, pipefitting, welding, and mechanics.
• Assist with installation checkout, and start-up of new or modified plant production equipment.
• Diagnose, source and order maintenance machine parts. Track and turn in repair parts.
• Assist Maintenance Supervisor or Manager with facts and details for formal investigations.
• Understand and troubleshoot various PLC, VFD, and other logic programs.
• Record all downtime on the appropriate form for reporting to Maintenance Supervisor.
• Train other mechanics as requested, must be a qualified fellow employee (QFE).
• Maintain work area, equipment, plant tools, and toolboxes in compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Adhere to cGMP guidelines, SOP's, and plant policies/rules.

Knowledge & Skills


• Well-rounded troubleshooter, participate in project teams as a technical resource, give input into writing trouble shooting guides; able to communicate system knowledge to other mechanics.

• Works under moderate supervision.

• Assists in training new/current employees with respect to documented procedures.

• Must be able to use tools such as, but not limited to, voltmeters, amp meters, VPU's, microprocessors, hand tools, welders, sheet metal equipment, calipers, micrometers, and HVAC equipment.

• Must be able to work with all customers and peers to understand situations and properly communicate issues and resolution.

• Must be able to use computer software including word processing, work order processing (CMMS), and ability to use Outlook mail required.

• Must be able to understand and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings and functions of industry standard symbols.

• Must have a basic understanding of programmable logic controllers (PLC) and variable frequency drives (VFD) operation and setup.

• Ability to qualify and safely operate plant motorized equipment such as golf carts, vehicles such as tractors, skid steers, trucks, etc.

• May be required to work around cattle in support of plant herd. Must understand importance of working safely around dangerous animals and farm operations.

• Must be able to work overtime during the week and on weekends, adjust schedule quickly and willing to be called in to meet operational demands to minimize downtime.

• May be required to become Qualified Fellow Employee (QFE) and forklift operator.



Core Competency Functions


• Problem Solving - Demonstrated proficiency to Trouble shoot complex equipment issues efficiently and effectively. Works in a more collaborative environment to develop process improvements.

• Preventative Maintenance - Performs maintenance in a safe manner, utilizing the correct tools and ensuring equipment is fully functional before turning over to production. Demonstrated proficiency in instructing and leading operations in assisted maintenance activities.

• Collaboration - Demonstrated proficiency in working with other personnel across departments as needed to meet production goals with guidance. Actively participates in shift turn overs.

• Continuous Improvement - Demonstrated proficiency of knowledge of and application of improvement tools. Driver of floor level improvements to processes and assists others with process improvements.

• Principles of Operation - Operates all equipment in a safe manner, ensuring both people and equipment are kept safe from harm. Demonstrated proficiency of operations and equipment capability. Demonstrated proficiency in change-over/lot changes standards and conducts successful new starts with no quality or efficiency issues.



Minimum Qualifications, Education & Experience


• High School diploma or equivalent required. An associate or Technical degree from an accredited college, trade school, or university is preferred

• Minimum two years' military or industrial maintenance, electrical, or HVAC systems experience required.

• Universal Refrigerant License preferred



About Us



ICU Medical has consistently provided you with clinical innovations that help solve real-world challenges.


With the acquisition of Hospira Infusion Systems in 2017 and Smiths Medical in 2022, we are now a global market leader with a complete line of clinically-essential IV therapy and high-value critical care products for hospital, alternate site, and home care settings.


We're ready to bring you consistent quality, innovation, and value in more areas than ever. Our focus allows us to bring you:

• Dedicated and non-dedicated IV sets and needlefree connectors clinically proven to provide an effective barrier against bacterial transfer and colonization.
• The industry's broadest IV smart pump offering covering large volume, pain management, and ambulatory needs.
• IV medication safety software providing full IV-EHR interoperability with the highest customer satisfaction and compatibility with more EHR systems than any other company.
• Significant US IV solutions manufacturing and supply capabilities.

ICU Medical EEO Statement:


ICU Medical is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, we ensure that all qualified applicants receive fair consideration for employment regardless of race, color, nationality or national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, or protected veteran status.


If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to participate in the employment selection process, please contact us at humanresources@icumed.com. We are committed to providing equal access and opportunities for all candidates.


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