Facilities Sr. Specialist Position Available In Middlesex, Massachusetts

Job Description:

The Opportunity:

Under limited supervision, plan, organize, anddesign the most efficient and cost-effective layout of organizationfacilities and buildings including architectural and structuralcomponents. Estimate material and labor costs for repairs,replacements, and improvements. Serve as liaison with outsidecontractors and vendors of equipment and supplies. May be involvedin office move coordination. Avantor is looking for a dedicated Sr.

Facilities & Maintenance Technician to join our Biopharma team,supporting building and equipment related maintenance in afast-paced manufacturing environment. This role will be afull-time, 1st Shift position based out of our Devens, MA facility.

You will have the opportunity to lend your technical skills withina dynamic production environment. If you have experience inmaintenance within a highly regulated industry – let’s talk! Whatwe’re looking for

Education:

High School Diploma or GED required;Technical School preferred

Experience:

3 years applicable directexperience in a similar position

Collaboration Tool:

MS Office(Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) Applied maintenance experience in aGMP manufacturing environment Excellent interpersonal andcommunication skills Knowledge of basic HVAC systems requiredExperience working in an ISO Certified, FDA Regulated, or cGMPenvironment Industry experience with machine set-up fundamentalsand solid troubleshooting skills

Preferred Qualifications:

5 yearsof experience Comprehensive understanding of maintenance,reliability, Mechanical Integrity, Quality Assurance, and ProcessSafety Management best practices How you will thrive and create animpact Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment bycompleting preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors,pneumatic equipment, and production machines. Following diagrams,sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer’s instructions, andengineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions. Maintainsequipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock todetermine inventory level. Maintains safe and clean workingenvironment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

Maintains accurate history logs for all machines for use inidentifying and diagnosing problems. Leads in troubleshooting,repairs and maintains electrical and electronic circuitry,hydraulic systems, plumbing, valving, filters, tanks, pumps, etc.

Strives to improve machine performance, and to minimize downtimethrough prior planning and quick thorough machine repairs. Providesmechanical support for production personnel and the FacilitiesDepartment. Answer security alarm calls as needed. Respond andparticipate in an on call after hours rotation, including the useof a BMS system. Performs other duties as assigned and reports allfindings of the job to the supervisor.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ANDABILITIES

(Those necessary to perform the job competently) Goodwritten and oral communication skills Strong attention to detailFlexible and self-motivated Knowledge of basic plumbing,electrical, and HVAC systems Ability to repairelectrical/mechanical machinery throughout the plant; necessaryskills include electrical, pneumatics, PLC logic.

ENVIRONMENTALWORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL EFFORT

(Under Typical Positions)Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborneparticles, dust or gases. The employee is occasionally exposed totoxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environmentis usually moderate. Required to stand and walk for a large part ofthe working day. Physical requirements include talking, hearing,bending/stooping, squatting, reaching above shoulder height,crouching, kneeling, balancing and pushing/pulling. Also requiressome lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling up to 50 pounds with orwithout assistance. Use of both hands for repetitive actions suchas grasping and manipulating. Specific vision abilities includeclose vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability toadjust focus.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended todescribe the general nature and level of work being performed byemployees assigned to this classification. They are not intended tobe construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, dutiesand skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantoris proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Why Avantor? Dare togo further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000associates whose passion for discovery and determination toovercome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people’s lives for the better. It brings newpatient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancersurvivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enablesmedical devices that help a little boy hear his mom’s voice for thefirst time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunitiesfor you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow yourcareer at Avantor. We are committed to helping you on this journeythrough our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includeslearning experiences to support your career growth and success. AtAvantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of yourcontributions set science in motion to create a better world. Applytoday!

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Actionemployer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate inhiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation,race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mentaldisability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristicprotected by federal, state/province, or local law. If you need areasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process,please contact us by email at recruiting@avantorsciences.com andlet us know the nature of your request and your contactinformation. Requests for accommodation will be considered on acase-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning arequest for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from thisemail address. For more information about equal employmentopportunity protections, please view the Know Your Rights poster .3rd

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