Instrument Mechanic-Tyco Healthcare-St. Louis, MO

Tyco Healthcare's Mallinckrodt plant in St. Louis, MO, just minutes from downtown St. Louis, has an immediate opening for an Instrument Mechanic. The Mallinckrodt plant manufactures various bulk pharmaceutical products. You must answer the screening questions in order to apply for the position. The company offers excellent hourly pay and full benefits. This position is union represented.

 

Schedule:

 

Day Shift, 5 Days a Week, 8-Hour Schedule. Schedule may vary depending on demands of the business.

 

Education:

 

Minimum of a High School Diploma. Must be mathematically competent.

 

Strongly prefer a degree from a technical trade school or the equivalent of such a degree, in Instrumentation, Electronics, or Electrical Engineering. A Bachelor's degree from an accredited 4-year university or college in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or related field a big plus.

 

Background Preferred:

 

At least 3-5 (three to five) years of experience as an Instrument Mechanic/Technician, in a manufacturing environment.

 

Knowledge of various types of instruments used in the measurement and control of system pressures, weight, temperatures, conductivity, pH, levels, flow, and density.

 

Knowledge of electrical theory and its practical applications

 

Able to inspect, calibrate, measure, and test equipment at prescribed intervals using established procedures with equipment traceable to a nationally recognized standard or document equivalent.

 

Able to use multi meters, Hart communicators, frequency calibrators, weights, pressure calibrators, flow meters, digital pressure indicators, RTD calibrators, digital manometers, digital tachometers, etc. to conduct single point and loop calibrations of above listed instrumentation

 

Working knowledge of Lock-Out/Tag-Out methods and related OSHA safety practices.

 

Practical experience with FDA regulations and cGMP guidelines is a big plus.

 

Physical Requirements:

 

Frequent standing and walking required. Must be able to lift up to 85 (eighty five) pounds. Exposure to weather extremes, chemicals, mechanical and electrical hazards, noise and vibration is part of the job.

 

Apply online and complete the screening questions. Please, do not call the plant. We will contact those candidates that we are interested in considering for employment.

 

Tyco Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V.