Sterigenics

Safeguarding Global Health® - with every product we sterilize

Industry

Medical Device Manufacturing

Headquarters

Oak Brook, IL

Specialties

Pharmaceutical, Medical Devices, Packaging, Consulting Services, Food and Commercial Products, Laboratory Testing, and Advanced Applications

Company Size

Over 16,000 engineers, scientists, safety specialists, and solution providers.

Sterigenics, a Sotera Health company, is a global leader in comprehensive sterilization services for the medical device, pharmaceutical, food safety and advanced applications markets. With our industry recognized scientific and technological expertise we help to ensure the safety of millions of patients and healthcare practitioners around the world every year. We offer our customers a complete range of outsourced terminal sterilization services, primarily using the three major sterilization technologies: gamma irradiation, ethylene oxide processing and electron beam irradiation and other technologies including X-Ray and nitrogen dioxide. Our global integrated network includes 48 facilities in 13 countries to ensure we provide the flexibility and redundancy needed. We are committed to addressing the growing need for sterilization in many parts of the world and partnering with our customers to eliminate threats to human health.

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The Opportunity

Maintenance Technician

Gilroy, CA

Overview Responsibilities Qualifications

Overview

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Technician performs routine daily maintenance activities for the facility and scheduled preventative maintenance on the processing equipment. Troubleshoots mechanical failures, recommends corrective action and carries out the necessary repairs in a timely manner to restore equipment and operational status. Adheres to all facility safety programs.
Responsibilities

•Performs routine daily maintenance activities for the facility and scheduled preventative maintenance on the processing equipment as directed by the Supervisor

•Identifies problems, collects data, draws valid conclusions, recommends corrective action and carries out necessary repairs in a timely manner to restore equipment to operational status

•Identifies the materials needed, obtains pricing information, completes purchase orders and with the Supervisor’s approval, orders materials needed

•Interfaces with operations personnel regarding work orders and outside contractors, as necessary

•Adheres to all facility safety programs

•Assists with other tasks as assigned by Supervisor
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Language, mathematical and reasoning skills necessary to compute complex measurements and read and comprehend detailed instructions and electrical/mechanical drawings
- Five (5) years of maintenance experience in a processing/manufacturing environment preferred
- Specific areas of knowledge include:
  - PurchasingoKnowledge of 480 volt 3 Phase power
  - Ability to read and interpret ladder logic and electrical diagrams
  - Electric motor control troubleshooting
  - Repair and troubleshooting of mechanical systems
  - Ability to operate welding equipment and a cutting torch
  - Knowledge of hand and power tools and their safe use
  - Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English
  - Must be able to lift 50 pounds