The Opportunity:

Avantor is looking for a Maintenance Technician to perform predictive maintenance (PdM) tasks, including collecting ultrasound, vibration, infrared thermography, and oil samples to monitor equipment condition. The Technician performs proactive tasks, including routine inspections, lubrication, cleaning, and replacing worn parts, while documenting findings.

What we’re looking for: 

• Education: Minimum High School diploma or equivalent degree required.
• Experience: Minimum of 1 to 2 years of maintenance, mechanical or electrical experience in an industrial or educational setting.
• Must be able to work on gearboxes, agitators, and pumps.
• Equipment/facility maintenance, technical understanding, basic safety, and power tools knowledge.
• Knowledge of process piping, auto valves, exhaust/dust collection systems, and screw/belt conveyors.
• Additional Qualifications:
• Thorough understanding of maintenance, reliability, Mechanical Integrity and Quality Assurance, and Process Safety Management best practices, preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

How you will thrive and create an impact: 

• Routine Inspections: Conduct regular visual checks of equipment for signs of wear, leaks, or other malfunctions.
• Lubrication: Apply lubrication to moving parts as scheduled to reduce wear and tear.
• Cleaning: Clean machinery, electrical panels, and other equipment to prevent buildup and ensure proper operation.
• Part Replacement: Replace worn-out or failing components, such as belts, filters, or bearings, before they cause a failure.
• Adjustments: Make necessary adjustments to controls or settings for optimal performance and efficiency.
• Documentation and Reporting: Keep detailed logs of all inspections, maintenance performed, and findings.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
 
The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
 
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

Pay Transparency:

The expected pre-tax pay for this position is

$43,700.00 - $72,800.00

Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at recruiting@avantorsciences.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy:

By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.