ETO Sterilization Production Equipment Technician

Requisition ID:  33891  

At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, our 7,000+ global associates proud to come to work each day, knowing that what we do impacts the lives of patients around the world. For Terumo, for Everyone, Everywhere.

We make medical devices and related products that are used to collect, separate, manufacture and process various components of blood and cells. With our innovative technologies and service offerings, we touch a patient’s life every second of every day and are committed to continuing to increase the number of patients we serve. Advancing healthcare with heart.

With some of the best and brightest minds in the industry, an unmatched global footprint, comprehensive benefits and a distinct culture, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is a great place to work, grow and be part of a team that is focused on making a difference. Join us and help shape wherever we go next. You create your future and ours.

ETO Sterilization Production Equipment Technician

JOB SUMMARY

Under minimal supervision, performs and accounts for the sterilization of product and associated computer controls and material handling.  Includes diverse level of support of the applicable business product, sterilization needs and external customer manufacturers of medical devices. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Contributes to the use of ethylene oxide gas as an industrial sterilant in an effective and safe manner and contributes to compliance with local, state and federal regulations.
• Performs semi-complex inspection and evaluation of equipment functionality.
• Accountable for product and process quality and required documentation.
• Responsible for compliance with GMP’s, ISO, OSHA, and other regulatory compliance, within area of responsibility.

• Contributes to team coordination and communication to resolve issues.
• Participates in all required quality, process, team, and safety training.
• Responsible for providing and receiving constructive feedback without shutting down communication among team members and customers.

• Requires the ability to support a 24/7 processing capacity, by working any hours required including holidays and overtime as dictated by business needs. 
• May be required to provide work direction to less experienced team mates and contract employees.
• Contribute to the review and maintenance of department procedures and documentation.
• Regular use of personal protection equipment including the use of supplied air respirator or SCBA.  
• Occasional lifting and processing of materials while using supplied air respirator or SCBA.
• Requires the ability to work in an environment where exposure to risk of ETO gas, moving mechanical parts, intermittent high noise levels, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme heat, and risk of electrical shock may exist.
• Works with customers to coordinate activities and produce materials that address project or technical problems of a moderate complexity within areas of responsibility with guidance from department manager and senior staff members.
• Proper operation of fork lift and scissor lift in manufacturing environment.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service with limited supervision.
• Perform trade skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, HVAC, troubleshooting and repair of production machines with supervision.
• Read and interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics, equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and repairs.
• Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment and plant facilities without supervision.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties.
• Performs documentation and regulatory recordkeeping responsibilities, some of which may be computerized.
• Assists with spare parts inventory including purchasing spare parts, equipment, and/or services; ordering parts; and tracking material and parts usage
• May oversee outside contractors.
• Maintain working areas in a clean and organized manner.
• Attentive to sights and sounds of the work area and equipment to identify potential problems.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education

High school diploma or GED.

Experience

• Minimum 1-2 years industrial maintenance/sterilization or equivalent experience.
• Requires demonstrated proficiency in compliance to medical equipment manufacturing procedures, technical work, production, and or material handling. 

Skills

• Requires good knowledge of a variety of material handling procedures including shipping, receiving, and inventory control systems. 
• Must be knowledgeable of departmental procedures and the applicable requirements of a variety of governmental agencies and performs work in compliance with those requirements.

• Knowledge of procedures for handling hazardous waste.
• Knowledge and use of relevant PC software applications and skills to use them effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability and desire to learn of a wide variety of disciplines including mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, chemical, electrical power, digital and analog electronics, and data communications. 

-Or-

An equivalent competency level acquired through a variation of these qualifications may be considered.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Requires a valid driver’s license and ability to obtain Terumo forklift certification.
• Must complete all training and be certified within 6 months of hire.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

General Labor Environment requirements include: use of personal protective equipment, reading, speaking, hearing, walking, bending, standing, stretching/reaching, hand/finger dexterity, and occasional lifting up to 50 pounds, or transporting up to 700 pounds via carts or mechanized equipment.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential duties of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Target Pay Range:  $34.00 to $42.00 -  Hourly pay rate to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data
Target Bonus on Base:  7.0%

At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, we provide competitive total reward offerings that consist of compensation, benefits, recognition, along with a wealth of other well-being, work-life and recognition programs which support in unlocking the potential for you and your family. Included in our expansive list of benefits offerings are multiple group medical, dental and vision plans, a robust wellness program, life insurance and disability coverages, also a variety of voluntary programs such as group accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance and much more. To help you save for retirement, we offer a 401(k) plan with a matching contribution and for work-life balance we have vacation and sick time programs for associates. For us, it’s about protecting the personal welfare of our associates and their families, helping to achieve personal goals and offering those extra touches for convenience, security and overall peace of mind.

• Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is part of Terumo Group, founded in 1921 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
• In 2019, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies reached $1 billion in revenue.
• We employ nearly 7,000 associates globally, with global headquarters in Lakewood, CO, U.S., and regional headquarters in Brussels, Buenos Aires, Singapore and Tokyo.
• We manufacture devices, disposable sets and solutions at our facilities in Belgium, India, Japan, Northern Ireland, the U.S. and Vietnam. Our global presence enables us to serve customers in more than 130 countries.
• Our core values help set our direction, guide our actions and keep us true to our corporate mission of contributing to society through healthcare.
  • Respect – Appreciative of others
  • Integrity – Guided by our mission
  • Care – Empathetic to patients
  • Quality – Committed to excellence
  • Creativity – Striving for innovation
• We contribute to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS), raising $1.3 million USD since 2007.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.  All applicants will be afforded equal opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, order of protection status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, military status or an unfavorable discharge from military service.

Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is committed to providing a safe, healthy and secure working environment. Our Colorado campus locations are tobacco-free workplaces, and we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and detailed background verification.