Smith+Nephew

Machine Maintenance Technician III

United States · Work style not stated · Full time

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  • EmployerSmith+Nephew
  • LocationUnited States
  • Work styleWork style not stated
  • Employment typeFull time
  • Employer posted

Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.

Repair and maintain metal working machines and equipment used in the manufacture of medical devices. Typical machines are CNC and conventional mills and lathes, presses, stamping equipment, gundrills, screw machines, and other specialized equipment. Required to use blueprints, schematic drawings, sketches, and other specifications. Uses hand tools and special test equipment.

Work schedule: 2nd shift Monday through Friday 3:30 pm to 11:00 pm.

What will you be doing?

Performs troubleshooting by starting equipment and evaluating mechanical, hydraulic and electrical units and controls to determine source of malfunction.

Uses blueprints, machine specifications, and schematic drawings to determine repair procedures.

Removes and replaces defective units, controls, or components.

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Tests and repairs components such as PC boards, power supplies, and controls stations with oscilloscopes, VOM’s, logic probes, etc.

Adjusts sensitive electrical, thermal, and timing devices to specifications.

Starts repaired and/or new equipment to verify readiness for operation.

Performs preventive and remedial maintenance schedules and records work for GMP records.

Performs maintenance to meet safety (OSHA) requirements.

Determines needed operating supplies and parts and informs department supervisor.

Coordinates projects with internal customers and outside contacts, vendors, etc.

Trains Level II technicians

Maintains parts inventory and orders emergency repair parts in assigned area.

Attends production team meetings in assigned area.

Other duties may be assigned.

Other Job Functions: these are non-essential job duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

Drives to local vendors for repair parts and supplies.

Monitors spare parts usage to keep adequate stock on hand for minimum downtime of machinery.

What will you need to be successful?

  • Education: Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance Technology or related technical field is a plus.

Experience: +2 years of experience as a Machine Maintenance Technician II involving electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

Forklift license and a valid driver’s license is required.

Candidate without an Associate degree must have four years of experience in machine maintenance involving electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, and one year metal machining experience (test administered).

Must furnish own hand tools such as open end, box end, sockets, adjustable and pipe wrenches, screw drivers, pliers, Allen wrenches, hammers, etc.

You. Unlimited.
We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.
Inclusion and Belonging- Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Inclusion and Belonging, Learn more about Employee Inclusion Groups on our website (https://www.smith-nephew.com/).
Your Future: 401k Matching Program, 401k Plus Program, Discounted Stock Purchase Plan, Tuition Reimbursement
Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Paid Holidays, Flex Holidays, Paid Community Service Day
Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (Employer Contribution of $500+ annually), Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave, Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program
Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship
Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!

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Smith+Nephew provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

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