The Senior Maintenance Mechanic position works under the general supervision of the Facilities/Maintenance Manager to diagnose, operate, repair, install and modify complex industrial Biological/Pharmaceutical equipment. This position ensures the equipment, and the facilities are in proper working order to meet production needs. This position requires the ability to multi-task and work effectively both independently and in a team environment.  This position will require the Senior Maintenance Mechanic to provide weekend (Fri-Sun) on-call service to the facility, alternating every 4-5 weeks.

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Machine Maintenance/ Repair/ Troubleshooting: 

• Diagnoses and repairs equipment; this will include fill machines, labelers, cappers, traying machines, dry heat ovens, turntables, blister machines, blenders, dust collectors, freeze dryers, walk-in coolers, low temperature freezers, sterilizers, fermenters, bio-reactors, tanks, air handler units, boilers, chillers pumps and air compressors
• Initiate and complete preventive maintenance requests on equipment
• Initiate and complete work orders on equipment
• Install and repair electrical equipment, including conduit, controls and wiring
• Maintains buildings including roofs, doors, floors, steam lines, water lines and air lines

Equipment Operation: 

• Operates water room equipment; this may include the carbon filter, water softener, RO units, distillation unit, WFI loop, purified water loop, tanks, pumps, level and temperature controls
• Operates central plant equipment; this may include boilers, chillers, circulation pumps, air compressors, air dyer, cooling towers, air handling units, exhaust fans, building heat system and building cooling system
• Operates refrigeration systems; this may include walk in freezers, chest freezers, drive in coolers, air conditioning systems, humidity control systems
• Operates building automation system
• Conducts daily rounds of refrigeration equipment and systems
• Operates maintenance department document management system (Mainsaver)

Maintenance Project Management: 

• Installs and modifies equipment including:
• installation of new equipment,
• modifying or updating existing equipment
• removal of obsolete equipment
• remodeling/updating of rooms and buildings
• Orders parts, supplies and services for projects
• Completes machine updates, including the planning and completion of projects

Other duties as assigned. 

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years industrial mechanic experience.
• Associate degree or technical diploma in one of the following; electrical, plumbing, mechanical, industrial maintenance preferred.
• Must be able to obtain a 1^st Class Stationary Engineer License within the first year of employment. EPA/Refrigeration certification preferred, but not required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Great communication skill both verbal and written 
• Strong aptitude to diagnose and troubleshoot complex mechanical issues
• Ability to weld stainless steel and fabricate minor parts for machines
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook E-mail
• Capacity to perform tasks individually or in a collaborative environment
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and equipment manuals
• Consistently exhibit attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize maintenance needs and repairs as they are scheduled

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

• Must be able to frequently lift and carry a minimum of 40 pounds
• Walking, sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time
• Ability to perform repetitive motions for extended periods of time
• Must wear personal protective equipment as required including but not limited to hair, eye, face and foot protection and respirator
• Ability to frequently bend at the waist and twist torso from side to side
• Must have good hand-eye coordination and dexterity; ability to use hands to grasp or do fine manipulations
• Must have a full range of motion in both arms
• Must be comfortable climbing on top of and under machines and work in confined spaces

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Typical industrial maintenance environment
• The noise level in the work environment is usually noisy

Heska is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

​Heska has a generous benefits package available to employees!

• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Company Paid Life Insurance with AD&D
• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Insurance
• Employee Paid Voluntary Life Insurance options
• Retirement Plan 401(k) Traditional and/or Roth + Company Match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, and Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Training and Development