The purpose of this job is to provide comprehensive Maintenance and I&E support throughout the FUJIFILM New Castle Site, ensuring the reliable operation of manufacturing plants, labs and warehouses and general facilities. Responsibilities include handling general maintenance through daily work orders, carrying out preventative maintenance activities, conducting routine inspections and calibrations and progressing emergency repairs under the direction of the Maintenance and Facilities Manager.

The technician must have demonstrated field experience across multiple disciplines including mechanical maintenance of production equipment, utility systems maintenance and repair, as well as electrical maintenance, instrumentation and controls. 

The technician is required to work safely and adhere to the site EHS and regulatory guidelines while performing tasks and through the managing third-party contractors and work permits.

If you’re ready to “think ink,” FUJIFILM Imaging Colorants is the place for you! As part of Fujifilm’s global Ink Solutions Group, we develop state-of-the-art aqueous dyes, pigment dispersions, and innovative inks for digital printing applications like packaging, commercial printing, and displays. We’re driven by creativity and a dedication to quality, and we’re looking for passionate problem-solvers to join the team.

We believe in investing in our people, offering a collaborative culture and a flexible environment to help you thrive. If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and help create solutions that make an impact, let’s make a splash together!

Our manufacturing facility is in New Castle, Delaware, a lively town with rich history, open parks, museums, and a vibrant community that offers recreation and culture at every turn.

Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of “giving our world more smiles.” Visit: https://www.fujifilm.com/us/en/about/region/careers

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the maintenance of all plant and lab, warehouse and office resources, site utilities and grounds under the direction of the Maintenance and Facilities Manager.
• Responsible for installing, maintaining, and testing electrically driven equipment, machinery and instrumentation (low and medium voltage), including:

• Proficiency in maintaining, troubleshooting, diagnosing and repairing various equipment, including:

• Use troubleshooting skills to recognize abnormal operating situations, system and equipment problems, and potential safety hazards. Identify root cause, recommend/ implement solutions that prevent problem reoccurrence, and document failure analysis.
• Assist Maintenance and Facilities Manager in planning mechanical and electrical requirements for preventative maintenance programs and make recommendations for future repairs or replacements
• Maintain an appropriate and accurate inventory of mechanical and electrical spare parts, create and organize equipment files for building systems, and progress the necessary scheduled services for equipment maintenance. Maintain thorough documentation of repairs, including progressing parts and materials used for reorder.
• Write electrical operation, isolation, and maintenance procedures as needed and assist in training on procedures where appropriate.
• Install, modify, run & maintain new and existing plant process equipment and systems. Piping installations and repairs for process and compressed air systems with various piping materials, PVC, stainless steel, ABS, polypropylene, etc.
• Operate and maintain maintenance equipment such as power tools, welders, motors, etc.
• Perform mechanical and controls installation for small plant capital projects.
• Operate industrial forklifts and other motorized equipment as required.
• Perform minor welding for repairs.
• Act as liaison between suppliers/manufacturers and manufacturing partners for problems with equipment.
• Safety, environmental and GMP requirements
  • Adhere to all plant-level regulatory requirements related to safety, environmental, and GMP standards, including lockout/tag-out, electrical safety, confined space entry, and hot work. Perform and document work in accordance standards including maintaining accurate records of work orders, PM’s, logbooks, and permits.
  • Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
  • Ensure safe work practices and always promote positive safety behaviors through proper personal protective equipment, appropriate safety tools, and follow equipment procedures to ensure safe use.
  • Ensure all safeguards of equipment are installed correctly as needed to conform to policies and regulations.

EXPERIENCE

• Graduate of 2-year technical school or equivalent
• 5+ years as an instrument technician/electrician in a manufacturing environment, performing highly skilled electrical and controls system maintenance and repairs.

• 2-4 years of experience in a chemical manufacturing plant

• Field experience and demonstrated proficiency in the following subject matter areas:
  • Mechanical maintenance of production equipment,
  • Utility systems maintenance and repair
  • Electrical maintenance, instrumentation, and controls.

• Strong working knowledge of OSHA and GMP requirements related to maintenance activities throughout the plant. 
• ISO 9001 & 14001 compliance environment

• Experience with motor controls and standard electrical components
• Proven experience with repair and programming for Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), particularly Allen Bradley and Siemens
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)

• Competent with mechanical and piping installations and repairs

• Working knowledge of overall building operations including engineering/maintenance disciplines such as pipefitting, welding, millwrighting, general carpentry work, painting, and general building construction
• Basic computer skills include the use of standard office software (Word, Excel Outlook) and computerized maintenance programs

CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions.  Possess good written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness and ability to participate in an on-call rotation and work mandatory overtime as required.   
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Effective problem solver with the ability to identify and address root cause
• The ability to work effectively both individually and in a team environment.
• Highly organized, self-starter and a fast learner with attention to detail ensuring completion and consistency.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and adapt to changes while continuing to achieve targets and deadlines.
• Self-aware, emotionally controlled and able to cope well under pressure.
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude.  Ability to maintain and promote professionalism and company values at all times.

Fujifilm is committed to providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR Department (cous-usjobs@fujifilm.com).