Calibrations & Control Technician

Ecolab, Purolite Resins, the world leader in resin-based separation, purification and extraction technology, is seeking a Calibrations & Control Technician at our state-of-the-art manufacturing site in King of Prussia, PA.

We manufacture products which help our customers around the globe, mainly in pharmaceutical and life science sectors, with technology which are critical to safe manufacture of their products. It’s an exciting business which helps make the world cleaner, safer and healthier.

We are seeking a Calibrations & Control Technician who will be part of a team responsible for daily inspections, instrument calibrations, routine maintenance orders and supporting utilities and operations when necessary as well as execute work orders in SAP. You will work as part of a team to maintain optimal manufacturing standards.

This role is based in King of Prussia, PA and requires you to work 2nd shift (3pm-1:30am), including some weekends.

What’s in it For You:

• The opportunity to take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, abundant energy and healthy environments
• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives and ideas to achieve our best

Why choose Ecolab?

• A world-leading international organization, benefitting from a diverse, multinational team
• A fast-paced, dynamic, and rapidly growing environment
• Manufacture of high-quality technical products, developed hand-in-hand with leading minds in the industry
• Entrepreneurial workplace culture with a flat management structure, encouraging new approaches and ideas
• Comprehensive benefits package starting day one of employment including medical, dental, vision, matching 401k, company paid pension, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement and more!

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What You Will Do:

• Evaluate and troubleshoot non-operational instruments. Coordinate with customer service to
• determine pricing, repair lead-time, and repair approvals with external clients.
• Create, maintain, and execute calibration procedures for various instrumentation and equipment
• Maintain calibration and repair schedules and monitor average lead-time.
• Perform routine calibration for clean room equipment, utilities instruments and Laboratories equipment.
• Maintain calibration database for all internal instruments and monitor due dates, perform calibrations, and generate calibration paperwork (certificates and reports).
• Coordinate all calibration with external calibration vendors for instruments that cannot be calibrated
• internally.
• Evaluate calibration vendors based on qualification and expertise and monitor their performance.
• Participate in audits by external bodies and represent company calibration department
• Validate calibration methods 
• Performs pipe fitting, including but not limited to, pipe threading (steel and PTFE lined pipe), pipe welding, PVC and CPVC piping. 
• Trouble shoots to determine root cause of equipment failure and determines corrective action. 
• Executes preventive maintenance work as scheduled in order to maximize overall equipment efficiency. 
• Operates and performs maintenance on all key plant utilities, including but not limited to boilers, air compressors, air conditioners, scrubbers and DI water systems. 
• Ensures that appropriate safety measures are in place before starting any tasks that require special work conditions, such as tank entry (Confined Space Entry), lock out and tag out. 
• Perform basic wiring for electric motor replacement. 
• Rebuilds pumps, including but not limited to air operated diaphragms, centrifugal and peristaltic. 
• Performs general upkeep of facility which may include but not limited to assisting with snow removal, light carpentry, plumbing, replacing lights. 
• Informs management regarding potential hazards and recommends corrective action. 
• Performs physically demanding tasks such as moving and lifting heavy objects. 
• Performs other duties as assigned. 
• There are no supervisory responsibilities associated with this position.  

What you’ll need:

• 2+ years industrial maintenance experience
• High school degree or the equivalent. 
• Ability to initiate tasks and work in an independent manner along with excellent communication skills  
• Ability to perform work in confined spaces including but not limited to tanks and pits. 
• Proficiency with variety of hand and power tools and operate aerial lift equipment, scissor lift and high reach.  
• Ability to repair and/or rebuild manual and actuated valves.  
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and engineering drawings.  
• Basic welding skills 
• In depth understanding and proficiency in manufacturing safety processes and procedures.
• Ability to be trained on and utilize SAP for work orders.
• Experience in a GMP facility.
• Experience working in SAP.
• No sponsorship or relocation offered for this position

Working Conditions: 

Position operates in an environment in which there may be temperature extremes and exposure to weather, excessive noise and vibrations, moving mechanical parts, electric shock, hazardous chemicals, gases, odors, hot liquids or equipment.  May work in high, low or confined spaces. 

Physical requirements:  Requires ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time, up to and including twelve hours; walk, bend, reach, grasp, handle, push, pull, twist, kneel, squat, carry and lift uneven loads. Lift floor to waist, lift waist level and above, including overhead, up to and including 60 lbs. Contact stress on body from tools, machines or equipment. Climb step stools, stairs, ladders and scaffolds. Ability to roll drums on to and off of pallets potentially up to and including 500 lbs. 

Equipment use: Ability to operate forklift, aerial lift and other machinery and tools (power tools, hand tools). 

$36.00-$40.00 per hour Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.