Group Leader, Equipment Mechanic

Hologic

San Diego, CA, United States$70,000 - $105,100Full-timePosted 3 days ago

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Hologic is seeking a Group Leader, Equipment Maintenance, responsible for implementing and maintaining an engineering change order system including product improvements, repairs, and new product release.

Day Shift

 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Develops and maintains preventative maintenance schedule for equipment
  • Reviews and approves preventative maintenance records and redlines department SOPs
  • Acts as Lead Mechanic and technical expert for day-to-day maintenance and ensuring all activities are completed in compliance with cGMP and Safety regulations, and GDP practices
  • Generates and maintains daily/weekly/monthly department reports 
  • Generates and coordinates SCOs/NCEs and conducts investigations related to equipment maintenance, etc. 
  • Mentor and train junior personnel, especially in troubleshooting, continuous improvement, and safety activities 
  • Provides recommendations and insights to Supervisor
  • Perform backup activities for Maintenance Supervisor/Manager
  • May participate in FDA/ISO/QA audits 
  • Works with other departments to help resolve on-going or prevent potential issues and delays
  • Represents department in meetings and projects related to equipment maintenance activities
  • Performs general departmental audits for cGMP compliance and safety regulations
  • Support new equipment installation
  • Performs scheduled and unscheduled equipment maintenance on lyophilizers, liquid fillers, labeling machines, packaging machines, water system equipment and filtration.
  • Performs advanced troubleshooting on electrical and mechanical systems on manufacturing equipment.
  • Performs installation of electrical power and pneumatic distribution hardware.
  • Interacts with vendors to solve problems, determine part costs, and purchase parts.
  • Diagnose and repair low voltage DC and AC electrical wiring/hardware
  • Maintains equipment shop tools, equipment, and organization
  • Travel between various Hologic facilities for equipment maintenance
  • Must be able to work weekends or other shifts on occasions.
  • Performs other various tasks and duties as assigned 

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the basic knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required:

  • Interpersonal/Leadership/Collaborative skills 
  • Organized/Analytical/Technical
  • Team Oriented/Teamwork
  • Time management 
  • Advanced understanding in using various hand tools, multimeters, pneumatic, electrical power tools.
  • Advanced understanding of electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic schematics.
  • Awareness of applicable mechanical, electrical, and biological safety guidelines and standards.
  • Ability to diagnose advanced mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic equipment problems.
  • Ability to solve advanced problems associated with programmable logic controllers.
  • Knowledge of windows-based computer systems.
  • Advanced knowledge of microprocessors and automation controls.
  • Must have reliable vehicle and valid driver’s license to support multiple facilities
  • Ability to operate mills, lathes, drill press, and power saws for fabrication of machine parts 
  • Detailed oriented with strong verbal and written communication 
  • Ability to articulate information to coworkers and suppliers
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs.
  • Experience in a GMP environment preferred

Education and Experience:

  • Typically requires High school, Trade school, or Military and 10 plus years related experience or AA and 5-year related experience or BS and 5 years related experience

The annualized base salary range for this role is $70,000 to $105,100 and is bonus eligible. Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on factors including relevant experience, skillset, knowledge, geography, education, business needs and market demand..

Agency and Third Party Recruiter Notice:

Agencies that submit a resume to Hologic must have a current executed Hologic Agency Agreement executed by a member of the Human Resource Department. In addition Agencies may only submit candidates to positions for which they have been invited to do so by a Hologic Recruiter.  All resumes must be sent to the Hologic Recruiter under these terms or they will not be considered.

 Hologic, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer inclusive of disability and veterans.

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