Preventive Maintenance Technologist

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Preventive Maintenance Technologist

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform preventative maintenance and repair of manufacturing equipment where applicable and complete all necessary documentation.
• Ensure all quality, safety (internal & external) and regulatory policies and standards are met when completing their work.
• Provide backup with review of preventative maintenance (PM) records to ensure PM are performed and documented properly.
• Identify opportunities for improvement for existing equipment to increase reliability and lower costs.
• Develop and/or assist in developing preventive maintenance standards and methods for equipment.
• Analyze, prepare and present information on new and/or existing equipment.
• Provide leadership in equipment breakdowns and/or new installations.
• Assist Quality Assurance in investigating irregularities concerning manufacturing equipment systems.
• Assist in developing preventative maintenance tasks and schedules.
• Perform documentation reviews to assure compliance and maintains all necessary logs and records within the area of responsibility.
• Interface with Quality Assurance and the Engineering teams when changes are required to equipment that may impact product or processes or when new equipment is being considered for process.
• Assist in the ordering of Equipment spare parts and ensure inventory is maintained to an accurate and acceptable level.
• Provide back up and assistance to the Maintenance Department when required.
• Support and execute calibration activities when required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the management.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Quality Systems Regulation related to medical device manufacturing, including the ability to apply regulatory requirements to preventive maintenance and repairs would be an asset.
• Knowledge of manufacturing and technical equipment, operations, and functions is desired.
• Maintenance, design, and fabrication of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment is desired.
• Electrical and mechanical trouble-shooting skills and ability is desired.
• Working knowledge of equipment/process control ideally by PLC and NI Lab View is desired.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, process schematics and technical manuals.
• Knowledgeable of city, municipal and federal codes would be desired.
• Computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Outlook is required.
• Familiar with CMMS/EAM systems would be an asset.

Education and Experience:

• 2 years of related experience in a regulated manufacturing working environment.
• Have Technical Degree or Diploma in related field.
• Willing to develop and/or in progress of obtaining 5th Class Power Engineer certification.

Working Conditions:

• On-site position at our Burnaby, British Columbia facility.
• Weekday shifts and potentially some weekend shifts scheduled as needed by the business.
• Kneeling, bending, standing and/or walking for extended periods.
• Work in a controlled environment requiring special garments and safety equipment (ex. gloves, masks, etc.).
• Work in a confined space (ex. autoclave, fume hoods, etc.).
• Lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.
• Handling and usage of chemicals.
• Shift times vary morning to midnight.
• Carry valid drivers' license and vehicle preferred.

What We Offer:

• Health, Vision, & Dental
• Life & Disability
• Retirement, RRSP Matching
• On-site Gym
• On-site Parking Space
• Nestled near Fraser River walking trails

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