Equipment Maintenance Technician

This position is Onsite. Our office is located at 1830 S Horne, Mesa, AZ.

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. 

The Equipment Services Technician coordinates with the Automation team in supporting and optimizing mail order pharmacy throughput and minimizing downtime through the scheduling and completion of routine maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and process improvement strategies. The Equipment Services Technician is also responsible for the completion of planned maintenance for the department and automation equipment readiness.

This position is full time (40 hours / week), 10-hour shift schedule with rotating days from Monday - Thursday and Tuesday - Friday between the hours of 5:00 am - 3:30 pm PST. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime. 

This will be paid on-the-job training. The hours of the training will be based on schedule or will be discussed on your first day of employment.  

Primary Responsibilities:

• This is a hands-on position that requires strong debugging and troubleshooting skills within Electrical, Mechanical, Pneumatic and PLCs
• Install, setup, troubleshoot, and maintain various mail order pharmacy equipment and prototyping/testing new improvement projects
• Ability to troubleshoot/repair/replace faulty electrical components such as: Motors, relays, switches, servos, VFD, and other sensing devices
• Effectively maintain programming, troubleshoot, determine root causes of failure and perform corrective actions
• Responsible to maintain and repair all of the automation dispensing equipment to operate at optimum throughput and minimum downtime
• Maintain and track records on all PMs and maintenance work orders
• Ensure to maintain adequate inventories of spare parts, tools and supplies to support production equipment
• Responsible to record completed work order and parts used within the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• Provide support to the Automation team in finding solutions to complex problems
• Work with Engineering AES Supervisor and production Leadership in prioritizing maintenance activities and improvement projects to minimal impact production goals
• High proficiency with problem solving and communication skills.
• Work in collaboration with engineering and production leadership on all equipment related issues
• Report to upper management on equipment condition and status per down call protocol
• Decisions are guided by policies, procedures and business plan
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma / GED
• Must be 18 years of age OR older
• 5+ years of experience in the repair, troubleshooting, and maintenance of an automated manufacturing OR distribution line
• Experience with 3-phase 480 volts industrial electrical systems, electrical wiring, electrical conduit, and motor control circuits
• Must be able to troubleshoot electrical / mechanical / pneumatic issues when they occur on the line including, but not limited to, installation, diagnostic, calibration, maintenance / repair of equipment and electronic devices
• Experience with maintaining work orders, parts inventory, hours, etc. with computerized system such as CMMS OR SAP
• Knowledge of equipment maintenance program, polices / procedures
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Leadership abilities
• Must be a self-starter
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time (domestic)
• Ability to work full time (40 hours / week), 10-hour shift schedule with rotating days from Monday - Thursday and Tuesday - Friday between the hours of 5:00 am - 3:30 pm PST. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with control logic such as Allen-Bradley / Rockwell Software PLC, HMI, RSLogic500 / 5000, and Studio 5000
• 7+ years of experience with automation equipment (conveyors, motors, PLCs, IO devices, Pneumatic components, motion control, Robotics programming, Vision systems)
• 5+ years of experience working in high volume, multiple -shifts, Repacking / Manufacturing Environment
• 3+ years of experience with CMMS
• 2+ years of experience with maintenance troubleshooting using PLC tool and data sets
• Experience in the following processes: Descrambling, Labeling, Pill Filling, Capping, Weighting, Sorting, and Packaging
• eMaint CMMS
• Beckhoff PLC experience
• Strength in problem solving technology in automated equipment
• Ability to handle multitasks simultaneously
• Ability to work independently
• Team player, positive attitude, and be proactive

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $28.94 - $51.63 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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