Sr. PMC Technician

Job Description

Primary Function of Position

The PMC Technician 3 works under general direction, follows applicable department procedures and follows oral and written instruction. This position requires a highly motivated team player to ensure Equipment, Fixture and Tooling are calibrated before their due date, according to current SOP, and to ensure any Equipment, Fixture or Tooling are available for manufacturing or inspection of any products manufactured on the site. This position executes Preventive Maintenance on time and according to applicable ERP systems and supports any Unplanned Maintenance in a timely manner. This position is responsible for reporting or escalating any equipment or fixture with low productivity to be evaluated or fixed, and any repair not covered by PMC documentation or work instructions.

Essential Job Duties

• Follow all corporate, safety, and production procedures and regulations.
• Maintain excellent attendance in accordance with Quality Operations guidelines.
• Complete ISU and other required training courses on time.
• Perform other duties as assigned, in compliance with performance targets set by department.
• Record test logs or write daily activity reports as required
• Escalate safety, quality or other issues with supervisor or manager as needed.
• Perform routine inspections, lubrication, adjustments, and repairs on machinery to prevent breakdowns per work instructions and with appropriate tooling or fixtures as indicated by procedure.
• Performs PM or Calibration before it expires (due date) including any top-level EFT and peripheral assets of such EFTs, and inputs results in the ERP/SAP system.
• Record completed work on assets in ERP/ SAP and update the expiration date label on the asset for any EFT after PM or Calibration is performed.
• Records on Quality Notifications that require an equipment event, describing problems and verification results.
• Follow-up / fulfill equipment event (EEs) forms with cross-functional teams as needed.
• Requests ECOs from the Engineering Department or QO Engineer to update or modify any PMC document that does not comply with current PMC activities
• Issue asset numbers for new or modified tooling/fixtures and manage equipment retirement.
• Coordinate with external service providers for off-site or on-site calibration and service. Identifies new Vendors/Suppliers for equipment and spare parts.
• Coordinate internal/external calibration, manage spare parts inventory, and issue and reconcile Purchase Orders (POs) for vendor services to ensure equipment uptime and adherence to ISO/FDA quality standards.
• Create and manage a monthly/annual schedule for all preventative maintenance (PM) and calibration activities; works with external vendors to ensure prompt turnaround times on the external calibration of equipment.
• Works closely with Engineering teams and vendors on acquiring newly developed EFTs and their delivery timelines
• May require the physical packaging of assets to be transferred to outside vendors of other Intuitive sites. May require filling out Shipping Authorization Forms (SAF) for the transfer of Assets/Inventories or equipment use.
• Lead or participate in Continuous Improvement projects, kaizen or just do it events.
• As required, provide support to production and/or Engineering during equipment and/or process validation.

Qualifications

Required Experience and Education

• High School Diploma or Technical Career Degree

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 5 years of working experience, preferably in manufacturing environment related to preventative maintenance
• US sites: Ability to read, write, and understand English (MX preferred).
• Proficient in the use of personal computers, including Microsoft Office suite
• Conducting 6S maintenance.
• Perform basic arithmetic (including decimals) and calculate averages, percentages, and ranges using a calculator as needed. Determine nominal, minimum, and maximum values from specifications and tolerances.
• Follow standard instructions and apply practical judgment in routine, standardized situations with minimal variation
• Ability to work effectively within their team, with cross-functional teams, and independently to achieve quality objectives.
• Ability to perform extensive walking and repetitive physical motion (squatting, bending, lifting)
• Strong time management skills
• Attention to detail
• A strong understanding of mechanical systems, including gears, bearings, motors, and shafts.
• The ability to diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and other technical issues quickly and effectively, pinpointing the root cause of malfunctions.
• A strong understanding of mechanical systems, including gears, bearings, shafts, hydraulics, and pneumatics, for maintaining and repairing equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical issues, including familiarity with wiring, control panels, and automation systems.
• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems, components and operation with the ability to quickly troubleshoot, identify and repair equipment malfunctions.

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