Equipment Tech

Position Overview

SBM Management is looking to hire an Equipment Tech to join their team! This position is responsible for helping to ensure a clean lab environment, reporting any lab room or facility problems, cleaning and organizing lab facilities, performing glass washing tasks, keeping a daily log of duties, executing other related duties as required, and requesting cleaning materials as needed. The successful candidate will keep assigned areas clean and orderly, work successfully with co-workers, customers, contractors, and others, and follow instructions both verbal and written using basic communication skills.

Schedule: Tuesday - Friday 10:30 AM - 7:00 PM, Saturday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, OFF on Sunday and Monday.
Compensation: $15.00-$16.00 per hour

Key Responsibilities

• Comply with safety rules, policies, and procedures; intervene to stop at-risk behavior of self and others.
• Perform work assignments in a team environment.
• Perform repetitive tasks as required.
• Maintain a clean work area.
• Take direction and respond to supervision.
• Communicate professionally with lead, supervisor, co-workers, managers, and customers.
• Support the shift lead in completing punch-list items.
• Use proper personal protective equipment.
• Present a professional appearance and conduct at all times.
• Deliver excellent customer service and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Understand and operate within reporting systems and the overall environment.
• Perform tasks in a GMP environment, including sanitization duties to maintain a controlled area.
• Follow all customer and SBM SOPs and procedures consistently.
• Respond to customer requests in a professional manner.
• Train fully in job functions for specific shift assignments and area classifications related to walls, floors, windows, wipe-downs, maintenance issue reporting, and shutdown cleaning.
• Complete daily FN logs accurately and completely.
• Be trained and certified in correct gowning procedures for the assigned area.
• Complete all basic training modules and annual qualification trainings per customer Standard Operating Procedures.
• Complete all required safety certifications, including chemical safety.
• Act as an area fill-in during general staff shortages.
• Support the shift lead in completing work orders and internally identified items for the assigned area.
• Maintain logs and schedules.
• Setup and perform visual inspections of washer racks, monitoring CIP 100 and 200 levels, loading soiled parts, programming washers, and handling post-wash procedures.
• Bag, cover, print labels, and store/deliver clean parts as specified.
• Perform assembly of small parts equipment and production kits, and document in-process tags when applicable.
• Manage Kanban parts, filter installation, and operate testing equipment such as the Palltronic Filter Integrity Tester.
• Inspect autoclave setup, perform daily/weekly maintenance (Bowie and Dick, Vacuum Hold Test), load/unload parts for sterilization, and deliver sterilized parts.
• Stock general supplies and COP parts as required.
• Transport empty and full totes, parts, equipment, buffer/media totes, and retrieve used materials as needed.
• Build single-use assemblies and manage inventory of small parts.
• Set up equipment for CIP, SIP, and Process (limited).

Required Qualifications

• Experience in aseptic or GMP/regulated manufacturing.
• H.S. diploma or GED or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Completion of all safety, environmental, and task training certifications.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety and environmental rules, equipment operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Effective communication skills with customers, co-workers, contractors, and team members, with strong decision-making abilities.
• Ability to read blueprints or other technical documents is a plus; English language proficiency in reading and writing is required.
• Sound judgment in carrying out instructions provided in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Capability to manage problems arising from changes in standardized procedures and unforeseen situations.
• Ability to learn the operation and care of equipment in a routine and repetitive work setting.
• Understanding and recognition of safety signs and building warning systems.
• Commitment to meet safety requirements and adhere to company handbook expectations.
• Intermediate computer proficiency is required.
• A valid driver's license is required if driving a personal or company vehicle during business time.
• Proof of vehicle registration and insurance is required.
• Willingness to cross-train throughout the facility, including glass wash, janitorial, disposal, shipping and receiving, or other soft services.