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For more than 75 years, Grifols has worked to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are a global healthcare company that produces essential plasma-derived medicines for patients and provides hospitals, pharmacies, and healthcare professionals with the tools, information and services they need to deliver expert medical care.

Grifols’ three main divisions Bioscience, Diagnostic & Hospital develop, manufacture, and market innovative products and services available in more than 100 countries.

At Grifols we are united around a strong sense of pride, operating under the highest standards for quality and safety.

We are committed to fostering an environment that creates continuous learning opportunities and encourages professional development and growth.

We would love for you to consider growing your career with us. If challenging and meaningful work excites you, make a difference and join us in this rewarding enterprise!

Job Summary :

Production Maintenance Tech will be responsible for repairing critical equipment, performing preventive and predictive maintenance, and completing projects such as mechanical upgrades.

Essential Job Duties :

• Duties will include troubleshooting, dismantling, repairing, relocating, modifying, maintaining, aligning, overhauling, and installing of fixed and semi-fixed production machinery and equipment.
• Ensure that equipment is repaired and maintained in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, and / or manufacturer’s specification.
• Performs both scheduled and unplanned work on a wide variety of equipment and systems, including Preventative Maintenance (PM) and Corrective Maintenance work.
• Identify and report low performing or failing systems for pre-emptive corrective actions or upgrade suggestions.
• Supports implementation of upgrades and new engineering / maintenance projects.
• Takes the necessary actions to ensure equipment and / or environment is safe and consistent with relevant laws, codes and / or governing policies.
• Identify needed equipment, parts, and supplies necessary to complete repairs.
• Responsible for coordinating with manufacturing departments to perform work in a timely manner.
• May conduct root cause analyses.
• Strict adherence to procedures and practices according to FDA regulations.
• Strong emphasis on documentation according to FDA regulations.
• Adhere to departmental corporate safety policies.

Job Requirements :

• High School diploma or GED required. Trade School, Vocational Certificate, Associate Degree, or Military training in related field is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years related hands-on experience in maintenance of manufacturing / production equipment is required, preferably in a pharmaceutical, GMP, or FDA regulated environment.
• Equivalency : In lieu of 2 years of experience, candidate must have a minimum of an Associate Degree or Vocational Certification in Mechanical Engineering, or closely related technical discipline.
• Requires basic understanding of mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Able to fabricate, renovate, and weld parts using shop equipment.
• Able to repair and rebuild machinery or mechanical equipment.
• Working knowledge of Building Automation Systems is a plus.
• Must have strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to identify and resolve equipment problems.
• Demonstrated strong mechanical aptitude.
• Able to read and understand mechanical and electrical drawings, Piping and Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID) drawings and schematics.
• Knowledge of safe and proper use of hand, power and measuring tools, as well as basic shop equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret equipment performance data.
• Must be proactive, results oriented, and have strong attention to detail.
• Self-starter with strong work ethic and the ability to exercise good judgment.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks to meet targeted deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with personnel at all levels in a team environment.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Computer literacy with proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Specific experience with SAP & AMMS is preferred.
• Must be flexible with working hours / shifts in order to accommodate the 24 hour, 7 day plant operation.
• May also be required to be on call, on a rotating basis.

The estimated pay scale for the Production Mechanic role based in Los Angeles, CA, is $28 - $32 / per hour. Additionally, the position is eligible to participate in up to 5% of the company bonus pool.

We offer a wide variety of benefits including, but not limited to : Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, up to 5% 401(K) match and tuition reimbursement.

Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on education, experience, skillset, knowledge, where the role is performed, internal equity and market data.

We are committed to offering our employees opportunities for professional growth and career progression. Grifols is a global healthcare organization with employees in 30 countries focused on patient health and providing impactful results.

Since our humble beginnings in 1909, Grifols has been a family company that prides itself on its family-like culture. Our company has more than tripled over the last 10 years, and you can grow with us!

This job description is accurate at the date of publication. It is intended to provide information essential to understanding the scope and general nature of the work performed by job holders within this position.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

Other duties may be assigned and qualifications required may change over time.