Facility Maintenance Technician I

Avantor is looking for a Facility Maintenance Technician to join our team in Bakersfield, CA. This person will be responsible for keeping the facility safe, efficient, and compliant with regulations.

Work Schedule: 6:00am-2:30pm.

How you will thrive and create an impact:

• Responsible for the day-to-day maintenance and repair of the building and facilities to include painting, performing minor crack repairs on concrete floors, plumbing work (toilets , sinks) and sprinkler work.
• Works with contractors (setting up the paper work and following up on progress made throughout the job being performed).
• Walks the facility and pinpoints areas for improvements to be made.
• Performs minor construction or landscaping tasks.
• Performs maintenance or general carpentry on items such as lifts, HVAC systems, alarm system, fire/sprinkler systems, overhead doors, floors, dock equipment, power generators, backflow valves, lighting, fire extinguishers, etc.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What we're looking for:

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent degree.

• Experience: Minimum of 1 to 2 years of maintenance , mechanical or electrical experience in an industrial or related environment.

• Must be able to work on gearboxes, agitators, and pumps.

• Equipment/facility maintenance, technical understanding, basic safety, and power tools knowledge.

• Knowledge of process piping, auto valves, exhaust/dust collection systems, steam generation systems, and screw/belt conveyors.

• Additional Qualifications:

• Thorough understanding of maintenance, reliability, Mechanical Integrity and Quality Assurance, and Process Safety Management best practices, preferred.

• Experience working in an ISO Certified, FDA Regulated, or cGMP environment preferred.

• Preferred industry experience with machine set-up fundamentals and solid troubleshooting skills.

• Good written and oral communication skills.

• Ability to repair electrical/mechanical machinery throughout the plant; necessary skills include: electrical, pneumatics, PLC logic, welding.

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL EFFORT:
The work environment characteristics and physical effort described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is exposed to an industrial warehouse environment. The associate works near moving mechanical machinery and noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The job requires working in heights, exposure to changes in temperature, driving equipment, and maybe exposed to dust, fumes, or gases.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

Pay Transparency:

The expected pre-tax pay for this position is

Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at recruiting@avantorsciences.comand let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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