Maintenance Technician/Assembler/Operator (mechanically inclined) at The Fountain Group

Bannockburn, IL

About the Job

The Fountain Group is currently seeking a Maintenance Technician for a prominent client of ours. This position is located in Bannockburn, IL. Details for the position are as follows:

Payrate: $20/hr W2 (without benefits)

Job Title: Maintenance Technician
Location: Bannockburn, IL
Duration: 6 months contract (with possibility to extend - likely 1 year)

Job Description:
Scope of work:

Job involves physically moving things around + equipment repair
Receive equipment, put in crates, help ship things back out
Equipment troubleshooting/repair - equipment includes the following, but none are required/all can be trained: different centrifuges, PVC tubing sealers
Lots of data entry (Excel)

Requirements:

HSD or GED
Computer skills, specifically MS Word, Excel, SharePoint (MS SharePoint not required. Any basic computer skills = required. They use MS Office)
Able to comfortably lift up to 30 lbs.
Background in a regulated industry is a plus (device/pharma)
Open to other industries if they are mechanically inclined + have basic computer skills. General customer service background great, but mechanical aptitude more important than CS experience.
Customer focus, good comm skills

**Someone with a pace maker not the best fit. Some equipment doesn't allow them to be within 7 ft.**

OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE

The Calibration and Maintenance Lab (CML) is responsible for ensuring BioLife equipment is suitable for its intended use, properly maintained in a good state of repair, and continues to operate in a validated state.
CML is responsible for the equipment lifecycle including testing and assessing new technologies, configuring, qualifying, and validating new equipment, evaluating the impact of changes, managing repairs, managing maintenance and calibration, and decommissioning of faulty and expired equipment.
This position is accountable for the repair, preventive maintenance, and calibration of plasma Center equipment, but supports all CML responsibilities, as required.
The Equipment Management Associate owns, executes, and continuously improves the abovementioned CML processes. They will additionally provide coaching and guidance to key stakeholders including BioLife Centers, Engineering teams, and Quality Operations

ACCOUNTABILITIES
Repair of small equipment (e.g. tube sealers and centrifuges)
Receiving and preparing equipment for:

Repair
Maintenance
Calibration
Decommissioning
Project and New Center Support

Data entry into the asset management system (e.g. CMS)
Supporting growth, improvement initatives, and team projects
Providing necessary support to ensure no equipment related disruptions impact BioLife center
and/or Manufacturing Operations.
DIMENSIONS AND ASPECTS
Technical/Functional (Line) Expertise
Experience in a regulated industry
Equipment Repair/Maintenance
Basic computer skills including familiarity with Microsoft software (i.e. Outlook and Excel)
Leadership
Self-motivated
Strong communication skills (written and oral)
Team oriented
Ability to manage, prioritize and deliver on core responsibilities in a fast paced and dynamic
environment
Decision-making and Autonomy
Comfortable making decisions within the sphere of control
Comfortable asking questions and seeking feedback on situations
Ability to identify and propose solutions to problems as they arise
Ability to understand the risks and benefits surrounding decisions
Interaction
Customer focus – willingness to help, respectful, prompt, and accountable
Partner with Quality Departments, Facilities, Engineering, and Center Operations
Innovation
Open to new ideas
Embrace change
Confidence in challenging the status quo
Complexity
Ability to thrive in a dynamic setting
Ability to break down complex situations into executable pieces
Ability to see the big picture and the potential upstream/downstream impact of decisions
EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:
Essential
Highschool diploma or GED
Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and SharePoint
Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs

Desired
Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering
At least 3 years of experience in a regulated industry
Experience with Equipment maintenance and lifecycle
Understanding of plasma collection business and associated regulations

If you are interested in hearing more about the position please respond to this posting with your resume attached or contact me at 813 489 6265.

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