Maintenance Technician 3

Life. Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.

Are you an experienced maintenance professional who thrives in a highly regulated manufacturing environment? Join our team in Fort Worth (Vickery), Texas, where you will play a critical role in maintaining and improving essential facility and manufacturing systems that support the production of life changing medical technologies. This is an opportunity to apply your technical expertise, lead improvement initiatives, mentor colleagues, and make a meaningful impact on operational excellence.

What will you be doing?

• Support and maintain critical facility systems including HVAC, compressed air, steam, purified water, and clean steam systems

• Perform troubleshooting, corrective maintenance, and preventive maintenance on manufacturing equipment including autoclaves, mixing vessels, fillers, packaging equipment, lyophilizers, and centrifuges

• Diagnose equipment failures through data analysis and advanced troubleshooting techniques using P&IDs, schematics, PLCs, manuals, and technical documentation

• Plan, coordinate, and execute maintenance activities with production teams to maximize equipment availability and minimize downtime

• Lead small scale reliability, efficiency, and process improvement projects within a GMP regulated environment

• Create, update, and implement maintenance procedures and preventive maintenance documentation

• Complete maintenance records and repair logs in accordance with Good Documentation Practices and GMP requirements

• Support manufacturing investigations, nonconformance activities, and technical document preparation

• Provide technical guidance to manufacturing teams and help develop the skills of operators and fellow technicians

• Collaborate with cross functional teams to ensure safe, compliant, and effective execution of maintenance activities

What will you need to be successful?

• High school diploma required; trade school or vocational training preferred

• Journeyman License and/or specialized technical training strongly preferred

• Minimum 10 years of experience in a regulated manufacturing environment, preferably pharmaceutical or biotechnology operations, or a minimum of 3 years in a Maintenance Mechanic 3 role

• Advanced knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and industrial maintenance systems

• Strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills with the ability to analyze complex equipment failures

• Experience interpreting equipment manuals, engineering drawings, and P&IDs in English

• Knowledge of GMP requirements, quality systems, and maintenance documentation practices

• Experience using Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and project planning tools

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team

• Availability to support off shift, on call, and emergency maintenance requirements as needed

You. Unlimited. We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.

Inclusion and Belonging: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Inclusion and Belonging, learn more about Employee Inclusion Groups on our website. Your Future: 401k Matching Program, 401k Plus Program, Discounted Stock Purchase Plan, Tuition Reimbursement

Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Paid Holidays, Flex Holidays, Paid Community Service Day

Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (Employer Contribution of $500+ annually), Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave, Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program

Training: Hands On, Team Customized, Mentorship

Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!

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