Equipment Mechanic 3

Hologic

San Diego, CA, United States$59,200 - $88,900Full-timePosted 9h ago

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Hologic is seeking an Equipment Mechanic 3 responsible for implementing and maintaining an engineering change order system including product improvements, repairs, and new product release.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • 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
  • Writes procedures, documents and reports.
  • Travel between various Hologic facilities for equipment maintenance
  • Must be able to work weekends or other shifts on occasions.

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:

  • Solid understanding in using various hand tools, multimeters, pneumatic, electrical power tools.
  • Solid 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 microprocessor 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 supplier
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs.
  • Experience in a GMP environment preferred

Education and Experience:

  • Typically requires High school, Trade school, or Military and 8-10 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 $59,200 to $88,900 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’s employees are subject to third-party COVID-19 vaccination requirements, including from customers and governmental entities. Hologic is an equal opportunity employer and consistent with federal, state, and local requirements, will consider requests for reasonable accommodation based on disability or sincerely-held religious beliefs where it is able to do so without undue hardship to the company.
Hologic, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer inclusive of disability and veterans.

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