Maintenance Mechanic - Weston, FL

Who we are

Together, we’re on a mission to make good health more affordable and accessible, to help millions around the world enjoy healthier lives. It’s a mission that bonds our people across nearly 60 countries and a rich, diverse variety of nationalities and backgrounds. Working here means working with the world’s leading manufacturer of generic medicines, and the proud producer of many of the products on the World Health Organization’s Essential Medicines List. Today, at least 200 million people around the world take one of our medicines every single day. An amazing number, but we’re always looking for new ways to continue making a difference, and new people to make a difference with.

The opportunity

The position is responsible for performing activities under limited supervision. Performs limited or routine preventative maintenance duties and repairs of facilities, equipment and systems as assigned, and assists skilled mechanics in performing maintenance duties. Operates, monitors and maintains conveying system. Maintains, troubleshoots and repairs facilities mechanical components and electrical equipment and systems in accordance with SOPs (standard operating procedures), internal requirements, manufacturer's specifications and safety policies. Develops, maintains and secures a spare parts inventory of basic maintenance hand and power tools. Recommends purchase of maintenance tools, equipment and supplies as required to streamline processes and increase efficiency. Assists team and Supervisor in developing methods and procedures to control or improve facilities processes. Demonstrates knowledge of mechanical building equipment and systems required to operate and maintain a large office/distribution facility.

How you’ll spend your day

• Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies, procedures, and state, federal and local laws
• Performs preventative maintenance on all minor and major pieces of equipment related to facilities
• Troubleshoots and repairs facilities, equipment and/or systems including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic
• Performs basic building and equipment repairs using hand tools, power tools and basic electric multi-meter skills
• Assembles basic components from supplied instructions or drawings
• Performs basic maintenance of non-critical equipment including basic lubrication utilizing oil or grease pumps/guns, replacing and adjusting drive belts, replacing filters, replacing lights, light plumbing and replacing mechanical parts with supplied original manufacturer parts
• Performs basic repairs of a mechanical or electrical nature with manufacturer or other supplied parts
• Picks-up ordered parts or supplies and restocks parts or supplies
• Complies with all equipment, safety, and OSHA rules and regulations, and all Company policies and procedures
• Completes daily, weekly and monthly work orders on all assigned equipment and maintains records of scheduled maintenance
• Participates as a member of the Company’s Emergency Response Team
• Performs related duties as assigned

Your experience and qualifications

Education/Certification/Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent, with a preference for hands-on or vocational school training;
• Minimum of one year of experience as a general maintenance mechanic in a Warehouse environment, or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• Must possess a Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving history
• Familiar with OSHA requirements and safe practices
• Mechanical aptitude and basic mathematics
• Qualified and able to work with power tools and lift equipment 
• Must be a highly motivated self-starter that can identify potential problems and collaborate with management to take action 
• Ability to balance multiple tasks simultaneously and effectively
• Demonstrated ability to work well with diverse cross-functional groups 
• Strong organizational, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Interpreting and applying Federal, State and local policies, procedures and regulations for FDA, EPA and OSHA

 

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Analyzing and troubleshooting minor problems with equipment, identifying solutions, recommending and implementing methods, procedures and techniques for resolution
• Performing preventative maintenance on equipment and operating systems
• Performing repair techniques including cutting, drilling, gluing, caulking, fastening of plastic, wood and milled steel
• Knowledge of basic electrical and mechanical control and/or operating systems
• Reading and interpreting schematics
• Operating a personal computer
• Reading, writing and speaking English
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with individuals contacted in the course of work

 

Physical Requirements: 

• Occasional: Incumbents in this class are subject to extended periods of sitting, standing, walking, pushing and pulling, stooping and crouching climbing and walking, vision to monitor, occasional lifting of equipment or materials weighing up to 75 pounds. Incumbents may be exposed to toxic materials, toxic gases, electrical hazards, and dangerous tools and equipment. Work is performed in a manufacturing environment.
• Visual Acuity: Perform activities such as computer work, preparing and analyzing data, and extensive reading.
• Working environment: May be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed on site visits (i.e. safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, etc.).

Enjoy a more rewarding choice

We offer a competitive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage starting on the first day. We also offer Disability and Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, 13 paid Holidays, 6% match on the 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and Tuition Assistance.

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