Machine Repair Technician

Company: Avantor
Location: Santa Barbara
Posted on: November 14, 2021

Job Description:

Job Summary
Reliability & Maintenance Mechanic - $1500 Sign-On Bonus!

Why Avantor?
Our more than 12,000 associates globally are passionate about setting science in motion to create a better world. By choosing a career with Avantor, a Fortune 500 company, you will make breakthroughs, make a difference-and make your mark. You will work closely with dedicated people who share your enthusiasm for innovation, excellence and achievement. Whether you want to help customers advance science or solve complex problems, Avantor is where you belong.

Consider a career with us at one of our offices, manufacturing and distribution facilities or innovation centers, or as part of our laboratory and clinical services teams working onsite at customer locations worldwide.

Location: Carpinteria, CA

Shift: 1st Shift

Job Description:

The Reliability & Maintenance Mechanic essentially performs the same duties as a Mechanic, but under limited supervision and with an increasingly wider range of duties of a more complex nature, such as: performing work in more than one of the maintenance trades as hydraulics, plumbing, refrigeration, electrical, sheet metal fabrication, and welding. Interprets blueprints, sketches, layouts, wiring diagrams, drawings, and specifications. Sets up and operates all tools and equipment necessary to perform work assigned.

• Observes mechanical devices in operation and listens to their sounds to locate causes of trouble.
• Dismantles devices to gain access to and remove defective parts.
• Examines form and texture of parts to detect imperfections.
• Inspects used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements.
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments.
• Repairs or replaces defective parts.
• Installs special functional and structural parts in devices.
• Lubricates and cleans parts.
• Starts devices to test their performance.
• May set up and operate drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts.
• May initiate purchase order for parts and machines.
• Repairs electrical equipment.
• Must be regular and punctual in attendance
• Responsible for maintaining quality within the scope of the job description.
  
  Job Qualifications/Requirement:
  
  • High School diploma required
  • 3-5 years relevant mechanical experience
  • Basic electrical diagnosis skills including use of multi-meter
  • Familiar with precision measuring tools (dial calipers)
  • Ability to read and follow written instructions
  • Ability to document repairs in legible hand-writing
  • Ability to read and interpret blue prints, drawings and repair manuals
  • Basic computer skills including Word and Outlook.
    
    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.
    
    EEO Statement
    
    We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. 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 ...@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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