Maintenance Technician

Argon Medical is a global manufacturer of specialty medical products, headquartered in Plano, Texas. Argon offers a broad line of medical devices for Interventional Radiology, Vascular Surgery, Interventional Cardiology and Oncology. Argon’s brand is recognized for best-in-class products that improve patient outcomes via percutaneous, image-guided procedures. Our values describe what we believe in and how we operate. These values are our moral compass which guide our decisions and define the deeply held beliefs and principles of our organizational culture. Argon Medical is a family of individuals united by a mission and culture which continue to grow stronger every day.

Excellent opportunity for a Maintenance Technician to join our team in Athens, TX!

What you will do:

The Maintenance Technician will perform diversified duties in several trades: electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, plumbing and building trade. Troubleshoot and repair machines, processes, and system as they relate to the overall maintenance function of the manufacturing facility.

• Maintains electrical and mechanical systems as they relate to manufacturing
• Handles emergency maintenance jobs
• Maintains inventories and orders material as needed
• Installs equipment and processes as they relate to the manufacturing of medical devices using sketches, drawings and prints
• Troubleshoots and repairs electrical controls and components on production equipment and systems
• Completes in-house calibration and records data as it related to GMP, ISO & FDA regulations
• Designs control systems and builds control panels for specialty equipment used in the manufacturing process
• Performs major repairs to the building, systems & equipment; including plumbing, electrical & mechanical
• Repairs and troubleshoots air conditioning equipment and boiler systems
• Performs diversified duties using sketches and prints to renovate and construct new buildings and systems; e.g. painting, drywall, carpentry, sheet metal, etc.
• Maintains buildings and grounds
• Maintains section compliance with GMP, ISO, FDA, OSHA, EPA, DEP and other regulatory agencies
• Maintains logs and records to meet all compliances of these agencies
• Assists with industrial hygiene studies as they relate to employee safety, i.e. hearing conservation, ventilation studies etc.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or required

Skills for Success:

• Ability to read and understand diagrams, blueprints, equipment manuals, metals, chemicals, and other materials used in the maintenance function.
• Profiencient in the use of a variety of hand tools, power tools, and heavy machinery.

Preferred Education and experience

• 3+ years of work experience preferably in manufacturing
• Completion of approved formal apprenticeship program in this specialized field OR the equivalent in work experience and on the job training.
• Experience in PLC (programmable logic controller) programming and technical electrical systems.
• Experience using HMI (Human-Machine Interface)

Physical demands

• Work at heights greater than ten feet (Example, working in a manlift or on a ladder) Perform heavy manual labor requiring manual dexterity. Move heavy objects (50 lbs. or more) long distances (more than 20 ft.).

Argon Medical is an equal opportunity employer and complies with anti-discrimination laws. We believe that inclusion and diversity fosters creativity, innovation, and empowers all our employees which makes us a stronger organization overall. We promote a culture that maintains a balanced and diverse workforce.