Maintenance Technician 3

Work Your Magic with us! Start your next chapter and join MilliporeSigma.

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

Your Role:

As the Maintenance Technician 3 with MilliporeSigma, your role is to maintain and install equipment, facilities, and utility systems and to provide leadership, expertise, and training to other department members. This is a multi-skilled role responsible for completing work orders that cross over traditional fields.

This position is based in St. Louis at 3050 Spruce Street.

Responsibilities:

• Cut, thread, and hammer pipe to specifications, using tools such as saws, cutting torches, and pipe threaders and benders
• Assemble and secure pipes, tubes, fittings, and related equipment, according to specifications, by welding, brazing, cementing, soldering, and threading joints
• Attach pipes to walls, structures, and fixtures, such as radiators or tanks, using brackets, clamps, tools, or welding equipment
• Inspect, examine, and test installed systems and pipelines, using pressure gauge, hydrostatic testing, observation, or other methods
• Measure and mark pipes for cutting and threading
• Lay out full scale drawings of pipe systems, supports, and related equipment, following blueprints
• Plan pipe system layout, installation, or repair according to specifications
• Select pipe sizes and types and related materials, such as supports, hangers, and hydraulic cylinders, according to specifications
• Cut and bore holes in structures, such as bulkheads, decks, walls, and mains, prior to pipe installation, using hand and power tools
• Modify, clean, and maintain pipe systems, units, fittings, and related machines and equipment, following specifications and using hand and power tools
• Install automatic controls used to regulate pipe systems
• Troubleshooting and repairs of automated fill lines
• Turn valves to shut off steam, water, or other gases or liquids from pipe sections, using valve keys or wrenches
• Remove and replace worn components
• Inspect work sites for obstructions and to ensure that holes will not cause structural weakness

Physical Attributes:

• Walking, standing, reaching above the shoulders
• Use feet to operate equipment, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk, hear, use hands to operate tools and equipment
• Lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds
• Wear a hard hat, safety shoes, eye protection, hearing protection, a safety harness, protective clothing and gloves, respirator, and face shield

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3 years of Industrial or Commercial Maintenance experience
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong machining skills, including operation of lathes, end mills, drills presses, and knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
• Electrical Engineering, Plumbing or Mechanical Engineering Degree
• Communicate using excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Generate and lead process improvements
• Good organizational skills and knowledge of 5S
• Leadership skills
• Experience making decisions and resolving problems (analyze alternatives, evaluate risks, etc.)
• Electrical, HVAC and/or Mechanical license(s)
• Understanding and use of building management systems
• Completion of a trade school (e.g. plumbing, welding, etc.) OR Associate’s Degree in Automation & Controls, Mechanical Design, or other engineering discipline

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of our diverse team!

If you would like to know more about what diversity, equity, and inclusion means to us, please visit https://www.emdgroup.com/en/company/press-positions.html