CordenPharma is a leading full-service contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), excipients, and pharmaceuticals Drug Products (DP) and packaging capabilities with > 2,600 employees across the world. Our services enable pharmaceutical and biotech companies to manufacture medicines with the ultimate goal of improving people’s lives.

Our network in Europe and the U.S. offers flexible and specialized solutions across five technology platforms: Peptides, Lipids, & Carbohydrates; Injectables; Highly Potent & Oncology; and Small Molecules. We strive for excellence in supporting this network and are committed to providing the highest quality products for the well-being of patients.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Corden Pharma provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Corden Pharma embraces fair hiring practices.

SUMMARY

Assists and performs predictive, preventive, and corrective equipment maintenance for 24 hours/day, 7 days/week bulk pharmaceutical manufacturing operation. Target to develop knowledge of site, equipment, and systems. This position is a developmental position; failure to adequately demonstrate growth in skills can lead to termination.

SKILLS

• Assist in performing Predictive, Preventative, and Corrective maintenance as directed. Target development of knowledge to enable performance with little supervision
• Build knowledge and understanding of site regulatory requirements, internal policies, and procedures
• Demonstrates a work approach strong in personal safety and good manufacturing practices. Maintains good housekeeping on jobs performed and in shop. Maintains departmental tools
• Learn to access and utilize technical information and drawings for mechanical components and systems
• Develop capabilities on utilized computer systems including the CMMS database, e-mail, and internet-based software

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assist in performing Predictive, Preventative, and Corrective maintenance as directed. Target development of knowledge to enable performance with little supervision
• Build knowledge and understanding of site regulatory requirements, internal policies, and procedures
• Demonstrates a work approach strong in personal safety and good manufacturing practices. Maintains good housekeeping on jobs performed and in shop. Maintains departmental tools
• Learn to access and utilize technical information and drawings for mechanical components and systems
• Develop capabilities on utilized computer systems, including the CMMS database, e-mail, and internet-based software

LEADERSHIP & BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Every individual is personally responsible for the safety and environmental aspects of his or her activities in the workplace. Each employee is expected to perform their job duties in a safe manner utilizing all their knowledge, training, ability, and experience.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) and 1 year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to communicate technical details related to equipment and system engineering. Can describe and transcribe details of problems identified, work performed, and damage discovered.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Apply basic algebra, geometry, measurements, and physics. 

REASONING ABILITY

Learns maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of equipment systems, equipment, and components. Learns from combination of on-the-job training; from Senior and Master Mechanical Technicians and Lead Mechanics; written training documentation; external training; and other resources. Applies learning in daily work.

• With supervision, performs assigned preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, equipment modification, and new equipment installation tasks using written and verbal instructions
• Complies with GMP, Environmental, Health & Safety, and company policies and requirements
• Activities may include structural demolition of buildings and equipment with focus on dismantling and salvage
• Other duties as assigned by Lead Mechanic or Maintenance Supervisor
• Progresses to Mechanical Technician II

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

None.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; work with hands, hand tools, power tools; reach above shoulder height; sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; work in tight spaces; speak, hear; and operate a computer, including typing. Close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus required. Able to engage in all forms of labor necessary for the completion of construction/demolition projects, to include awkward and repetitive manual tasks that could require forceful exertion. 

The employee is occasionally required to work at heights; enter and work in confined spaces; climb or balance; lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; and smell. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving parts, low levels of toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, extreme heat, moderate noise levels, and noise levels requiring hearing protection.

CORE COMPETENCIES

These are the specific areas of knowledge, skill and ability that are important for successful job performance. They must be job related and consistent with business necessity.

• Proven/demonstrated mechanical aptitude with ability to use technical documentation and drawings for maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs and improvements of mechanical components and systems
• Maintenance mechanic will gain and apply knowledge, skill and ability in industrial equipment maintenance, including but not limited to rotating equipment, chemical process equipment, lubrication, hand tools, power tools, measurements, lifting equipment, hydraulics, pneumatics, piping, pipefitting, and utility systems
• Manual dexterity with knowledge and ability to work with construction/demolition equipment, to include the potential to operate hand and power tools of all types
• Able to work efficiently with the CMMS, e-mail, spreadsheet, and word processing software

SALARY

Actual pay will be based on your skills and experience.

BENEFITS

• 401(k) matching - Corden Pharma will contribute 100% of the first 6% - 100% vested after 2 years of service 
• Accident Plan
• Critical Illness
• Dental Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Insurance PPO/HSA
• Hospital Indemnity Plan
• ID Theft
• Life Insurance
• Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program
• Vacation – Three Weeks 1st Year
• Vision Insurance