Maintenance Technician in Imperial, Pennsylvania at BGS US LLC

BGS, a leading services provider of beta rays for radiation sterilization, is currently staffing US-based operations at our new production facility in Imperial, PA.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and safety-oriented Maintenance Technician, versed in both electrical and mechanical operations. In this position, you will play a vital role in ensuring equipment and systems are fully operational for continuous production, and to consistently meet production goals in a high-volume production environment.

Job Responsibilities:

• As a skilled technician, independently performs a variety of assigned maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and modification activities using established procedures and technical resources.
• Generate work orders and complete maintenance documentation in accordance with established quality system to ensure systems are returned to production in a validated state.
• Provide guidance and training to promote a positive safety culture in operations. Participate in required safety and maintenance training and apply established safety procedures.
• Inspection of Maintenance Reports: Review maintenance reports and conduct spot checks to verify completed maintenance tasks.
• Repair and Modification, including but not limited to: Repair and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment such as gear boxes, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines and equipment / Work with electrical schematics by utilizing applicable software, project wiring and termination / Work with the software engineer on learning Siemens software trouble shooting techniques / Install and repair electrical systems, apparatus, and electrical and electronic components of industrial machinery and equipment.
• Identifies equipment issues, evaluates potential solutions, and communicates recommendations to the Supervisor or appropriate technical resource.
• Provides assistance to other technicians.
• Effectively communicate with production and maintenance supervisors or designates to diagnose and correct equipment problems.
• Supervision of External Contractors, including but not limited to: Oversee and collaborate with external contractors for repairs and modifications / Contracting External Firms: Engage external firms for maintenance tasks as instructed / Optimization of Equipment: Work on the optimization of machinery and equipment for improved efficiency and performance / Inventory Monitoring: Monitor inventory levels of spare parts and operational materials / Timely Ordering: Ensure timely ordering of spare parts and operational materials / Building Technology: Manage and maintain building technology system.
• Ability to start up and operate all production equipment independently including subsystems, i.e. product conveyance system, particle accelerator, chilled water systems.

SHIFT Hours: 10:00 AM- 6:30 PM (that will eventually evolve in 2027 to 2:30PM – 11:00PM as product volume increases)

COMPENSATION: $30 to $34 per hour based on experience

This is a full-time position, with competitive pay commensurate with experience. Benefits available for a full-time position include health insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plan with company match, paid time off, and training, educational and development programs.

We are searching for exceptional team players to participate in a unique opportunity to build a company that offers best-in-class service to our customers. It will offer the possibility to be cross trained in various capacities and to personally contribute to establishing the organization. We look forward to welcoming individuals with a positive attitude that want to be part of something special.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in: Automated Manufacturing, PLC programming, Robotic programming.
• Associate’s degree in Maintenance, Electrical, and / or Mechanical Technology is a plus.
• Electrical, mechanical and plumbing expertise.
• Experienced in advanced automated processes, assembly, and packaging.
• Experienced in trouble shooting, system analysis, and repair of electro-mechanical equipment preferred.
• Ability to travel internationally on occasion.
• Production manufacturing experience in regulated industry strongly preferred.
• Ability to install and repair electron beam equipment and all auxiliary systems.
• Strong understanding of RF transmission and frequency related trouble shooting.
• Understanding of the importance of returning equipment to production in a validated state.
• Electronics background related to radar or nuclear systems is preferred.
• Ability to complete IBA Maintenance training program.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.