About this role
Position Summary The Project Maintenance Technician is a specialized, hands-on technical position responsible for providing technical support and leading maintenance, repair, and equipment improvement activities to reduce downtime and improve operational efficiency in a regulated cGMP environment. The role includes managing machinery, electrical, mechanical, and control systems, as well as participating in continuous improvement initiatives and supporting critical operations.
Duties
• Perform technical troubleshooting and problem resolution across multiple equipment types, technologies, and locations. • Conduct scheduled preventive maintenance on critical equipment and evaluate effectiveness to identify and implement improvements. • Diagnose potential or actual equipment failures through observation, analysis, and the use of technical resources such as drawings, schematics, and operating data. • Implement corrective actions efficiently and in a timely manner. • Install, modify, and construct electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems in compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations. • Ensure compliance with safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and safe chemical handling practices. • Develop and implement work instructions to support less experienced technicians in performing maintenance activities. • Provide emergency maintenance support, including after-hours availability when required. • Support the development and management of spare parts programs. • Drive continuous improvement initiatives through process analysis, team recommendations, and audit responses. • Continuously expand technical knowledge through training, workshops, and review of technical documentation. • Train other technicians on basic repairs and operational procedures. • Comply with corporate policies, cGMP requirements, Lean principles, and organizational guidelines. • Support management and perform additional duties as assigned. How You Will Learn Your Role
• Participating in specialized technical training programs (both classroom and hands-on). • Performing tasks under supervision and progressively working independently. • Reviewing technical documentation, blueprints, and operating procedures.
Required Experience Education Requirements
• High School Diploma or equivalent required. Minimum Experience
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in technical or industrial maintenance.
Skills Qualifications and Skills
• Ability to read and interpret electrical ladder diagrams and mechanical drawings. • Knowledge of PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) and other control systems. • Experience using maintenance-related computer systems (work orders, inventory, downtime tracking). • Ability to work independently with general supervision. • Strong analytical skills and intermediate-level mathematical proficiency (ratios, basic algebra). • Strong organizational skills and the ability to solve complex problems. • Effective communication and interpersonal skills. • Adaptability to changing responsibilities and business needs. • Adequate hearing ability to detect alarms and warning signals.
STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare and life sciences products and services around the globe. For more information, visit www.steris.com. STERIS strives to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.