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At Par Health, we believe great healthcare is built on getting the essentials right. We’re looking for passionate, talented individuals who share our commitment to improving lives. With a global workforce, we lead with pride and purpose—prioritizing quality and safety while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and teamwork. Elevating the Essentials isn’t just our tagline, it’s the higher standard we live by every day.

Job Description Summary

The Pipefitter is responsible for completing the mechanical tasks associated with the maintenance activities in his/her area. The successful candidate should be a problem solver experienced in mechanical maintenance of manufacturing equipment. He/she should possess the ability to conduct preventive and predictive maintenance procedures, troubleshoot equipment failures, complete production machine set-ups and change-overs, and implement corrective actions to improve equipment reliability.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Diagnose plant equipment problems.

• Implement equipment modifications and/or replacements.
• Perform predictive and preventive maintenance procedures.
• Conduct routine repairs to mechanical equipment in accordance with all plant work instructions and safety procedures.
• Conduct safety observations as needed.
• Maintain equipment in area of responsibility.
• Conduct inspections of mechanical equipment.
• Conduct piping repairs to process and utility systems.
• Conduct measurements and inspections using calibrated test equipment.
• Conduct routine installations of new piping systems utilizing carbon steel, stainless steel, lined pipe, etc.
• Conduct routine installations of sanitary piping systems.
• Conduct routine pipe repairs and modifications to piping systems.
• Conduct inspections and repairs of heat exchangers, dryers, and process vessels.
• Conduct troubleshooting of hydraulic, pneumatic, and power transmission systems.
• Complete pre-task analyses for his/her maintenance activities.
• Complete production machine set-ups and change-overs.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

 

Education:

• Journeyman Pipefitter or an Associates Degree in Applied Science or equivalent certification program from a technical school with an emphasis in Pipefitting and/or equipment mechanics.  Equivalent relevant years of experience in these fields of study will also be considered.

 

Experience:

• Minimum of five to seven years experience as a Maintenance Pipefitter in a manufacturing facility; experience in an FDA controlled industry is preferred.
• Experience with mechanical equipment repair is essential.

  

Skills/Competencies:

• Knowledge of cGMP Guidelines and Mechanical Piping Specifications is a plus.  Welding capability is a plus.
• Familiarity with and full adherence to cGMP, OSHA, FED regulations required.
• Must be able to lift up to fifty (50) pounds unassisted on a regular basis.
• Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time while working.
• For certain positions, employees must be able to wear a respirator.
• Extensive training will be required in order to meet all regulatory, safety and security requirements.
• Must be willing to work a rotating shift schedule including nights and weekends. 

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

The Maintenance Pipefitter will work primarily in a manufacturing environment with the possibility of a rotating shift schedule.  Manufacturing areas are not climate controlled.  During summer months, building exhaust fans provide ventilation.  Chemicals handled include acids and bases, organic solvents, and inorganic compounds.  Chemicals may have characteristic odors or hazardous properties that require special handling.  Office and Manufacturing environment may require use of personal protective equipment such as hard hat, safety glasses and work boots.  Additional PPE may be required on some occasions.

EEO Statement:

We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment, and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.