Equipment Maintenance Mechanic (Mon - Fri 10:00 PM - 6:30 AM)

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The opportunity

This position is responsible for maintaining machines and equipment associated with a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility through scheduling and performing repairs with accurate record keeping of all activity related to equipment maintenance in compliance with all regulatory requirements and company policies and procedures.

How you’ll spend your day

All areas of responsibility listed below are essential to the satisfactory performance of this position by any incumbents with reasonable accommodation if necessary.  Any non-essential functions are assumed to be included in other related duties or assignments. 

•    Responsible for performing or assisting with set-up, change-over, installation, and modification of Site equipment.
•    Responsible for performing inspections, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and repairs of all equipment and systems, and documenting work in the computerized maintenance management systems.
•    Responsible for troubleshooting, ordering parts and performing repairs on the electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems and equipment used to develop and produce pharmaceutical products.
•    Responsible for conducting regular inspections, scheduling and performing preventative maintenance for machines, equipment, facilities, and systems. 
•    Responsible for maintaining logs and records to support operation and maintenance of critical systems and ensure effective operation and GMP Compliance of all equipment, and systems.
•    Responsible for providing technical expertise and project support as needed including interfacing with vendors and contractors and participating in the design and detailed engineering new processes and equipment.
•    Responsible for understanding, maintaining, and operating within cGMP guidelines, government agency regulations (eg, EPA, OSHA, DEA, FDA) and company’s Standard Operating Procedures.
•    Responsible for completing all training requirements and maintaining 100% compliance with all assignments.   
•    Responsible for maintaining work areas and performing job functions in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with company policies and procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP’s), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and Batch Record instructions. 
•    Responsible for performing additional related duties as assigned.

Your experience and qualifications

Any equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience that fulfills the requirements of the position will be considered. 

Education/Certification/Experience:
•    Requires High School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience in a manufacturing environment within pharmaceutical, nutraceutical or food processing industries.
•    Requires mechanical maintenance experience with pumps, gearboxes and belts.
•    Requires electrical systems maintenance experience with 480V distr systems, motors and starters.
•    Requires previous fabrication experience with welding and sheet metal.
•    Requires previous fluids experience with HVAC, hydraulics and pneumatics.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:
•    Basic computer skills with working knowledge of MS Office products (additional experience with systems such as LMS, ERP, etc. preferred).
•    Ability to receive instruction and follow directions.
•    Ability to interact positively with co-workers and management.
•    Ability to communicate effectively with written and oral communication skills.
•    Ability to follow company policies and procedures.
•    Ability to follow cGMP and other regulatory requirements.
•    Ability to read, write and use complicated drawings.
•    Ability to read and understand I/O information and correlate with an operation sequence and schematic.
•    Ability to use voltmeter to test components.
•    Knowledge of current, voltage and continuity in a system.
•    Knowledge of mechanical stroke, timing and position.
•    Knowledge of theory of flow, temperature, accumulation, pressure, level and process control loops.
•    Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve system components including timers, relays, limit switches, photo eyes, proximity switches, gears, levers, cams, turnbuckles, etc.

Problem Solving:
•    Works on assignments that are routine to semi-routine in nature where the ability to recognize deviation from accepted practice is required.
•    Exercises judgment within specifically defined practices and policies and selects methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
•    Normally receives general instruction on routine work and detailed instruction on new assignments.
•    May be asked to recommend methods and procedures for problem resolution.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: N/A

Enjoy a more rewarding choice

We offer a competitive benefits package, including: 

Comprehensive Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage starting on the first day of employment, providing the employee enrolls. 

Retirement Savings: 401(k) with employer match, up to 6% and an annual 3.75% Defined Contribution to the 401k plan. 

Time Off: Paid Time Off including vacation, sick/safe time, caretaker time and holidays. 

Life and Disability Protection: Company paid Life and Disability insurance. 

Additional benefits include, but are not limited to, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Tuition Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Life Style Spending Account, Volunteer Time Off, Paid Parental Leave, if eligible , Family Building Benefits, Virtual Physical Therapy, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurances, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Plan, Voluntary Life Insurance and Long Term Disability and more.  

The total compensation may also include restricted stock units and discretionary awards, depending on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.   

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