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At Mesa Labs we’re passionate about protecting the vulnerable by enabling scientific breakthroughs, ensuring product integrity, increasing patient and worker safety, and improving quality of life around the world.\nAt Mesa Labs we offer competitive wages, including bonus opportunity, and a comprehensive benefits package.\nBase Compensation Range: $33.89/hr - $42.43/hr\nThis position is eligible for an annual 10% bonus opportunity in addition to the base salary\nOutstanding Benefits and Perks:\nWe are proud to offer a variety of benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees:\nEligible for benefits the first day of the month after you start\nTiered Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance options\nHealth savings (HSA), healthcare & dependent care flexible spending (FSA) accounts\nCompany paid short term and long-term disability (unless covered by a state disability plan)\nCompany paid life insurance and AD&D\n3 weeks of accrued vacation time; accruals begin on Day\nPaid sick leave of 48 hours per calendar year\nEligible employees may receive four (4) weeks paid Care Giver leave after 1 year of service or in accordance with state leave laws\n401(k) plan that provides a 4% Safe Harbor company match on a 4% employee contribution that begins on Day 1\nEmployee Wellness and Financial Assistance Resources through Cigna and NY Life\nNine (9) paid company holidays per year\nOvertime opportunities\nSterilization and Disinfection Control division manufactures and sells biological and chemical indicators that assess the effectiveness of sterilization and disinfection processes for pharmaceutical, healthcare, and dental industries.\nJob Summary\nThe Maintenance Technician IV is a senior role responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving complex systems and equipment in a manufacturing facility. With expert-level knowledge in mechanical, electrical, and automation systems, this technician leads repairs, mentors junior staff, and handles preventive maintenance. The role also involves advanced system analysis, upgrades, and projects to enhance equipment reliability and performance, requiring strong leadership, independence, and a focus on continuous improvement.\nDuties/Responsibilities\nExpert-Level Troubleshooting & Repairs:Diagnose and resolve complex equipment failures on a wide range of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automation systems.\nUtilize advanced diagnostic tools and analytical methods to troubleshoot and repair critical production equipment, including PLCs, SCADA systems, robotics, CNC machinery, and HVAC systems.\nLead major repairs of high-priority equipment, ensuring minimal production downtime and ensuring long-term system reliability.\nPerform root cause analysis on recurring equipment failures and implement corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence.\n\nPreventive and Predictive Maintenance:Develop and execute comprehensive preventive maintenance (PM) schedules for all production equipment and facility systems to maximize uptime and extend equipment life.\nImplement predictive maintenance techniques, including vibration analysis, thermography, and oil analysis, to identify potential issues before they lead to failure.\nEnsure that PM programs meet or exceed manufacturer recommendations and compliance with internal operational standards.\nDocument and track maintenance activities, ensuring all PM, corrective actions, and repairs are logged and aligned with compliance and safety requirements.\n\nEquipment Installations & System Upgrades:Lead the installation, setup, and testing of new equipment, ensuring proper integration into existing systems.\nManage the commissioning of new or upgraded machinery, ensuring proper configuration and calibration, and verifying that all functions meet production and quality specifications.\nEvaluate and recommend improvements or modifications to existing equipment and systems to enhance productivity, efficiency, and safety.\nOversee the installation of automation systems, ensuring proper integration with existing systems and ensuring minimal disruption to production.\n\nMaintenance System Improvements & Project Support:Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to improve equipment performance, reduce downtime, and optimize maintenance practices.\nImplement process improvements related to equipment maintenance, including developing and enhancing maintenance procedures, safety protocols, and operational workflows.\nParticipate in capital projects, including the evaluation, selection, and installation of new machinery, systems, and tools to improve plant performance.\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, production, and operations, to resolve equipment issues and support project timelines.\n\nMentorship & Training:Serve as a subject matter expert, mentoring junior technicians and providing guidance on troubleshooting, maintenance best practices, and safety standards.\nProvide hands-on training and coaching to less experienced technicians, ensuring knowledge transfer and skill development across the maintenance team.\nLead technical training sessions, helping to build team capabilities and enhance overall department performance.\nAssist in the development of training materials, work instructions, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for maintenance activities.\n\nSafety, Compliance, and Documentation:Ensure all maintenance activities are performed in compliance with OSHA, environmental, and safety regulations, minimizing risk to personnel and facility operations.\nMaintain accurate and detailed records of maintenance work, including preventive maintenance logs, repairs, installations, and inspections, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory standards.\nEnsure adherence to safety protocols during maintenance activities, including lockout/tagout procedures, PPE requirements, and safe handling of hazardous materials.\nAssist with audits (internal, external, or regulatory), providing documentation and supporting the review of maintenance procedures and practices.\n\nContinuous Improvement & Lean Manufacturing:Implement lean principles and best practices in the maintenance department, reducing waste, improving efficiency, and increasing equipment reliability.\nParticipate in reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) initiatives and support TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) programs to drive down equipment failures and reduce costs.\nContribute to the development of performance metrics for the maintenance team, tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) such as equipment uptime, downtime, and cost efficiency.\n\nExperience/Education\nHigh school diploma or equivalent.\nMinimum of 4 - 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