Production Maintenance Technician (Pharma)

Essential Functions

• Respond to production-down issues in a manner that minimizes downtime.
• Troubleshoot electrical, hydraulics, pneumatics and mechanical system in an pharmaceutical environment.
• Determines best course of action to make repairs. Sets and/or adjusts priorities to ensure safety and reliability of production equipment and support systems.
• Test equipment after repairs and leave equipment and area in a clean, safe condition.
• Perform functionality and alignment checks; make adjustments, modifications, and replacements as directed.
• Work from schematics, engineering drawings, and written or verbal instructions.
• Perform all assigned Preventative and Corrective Maintenance work orders on time.
• Operate related equipment, conduct tests and report data in prescribed format.
• Use predetermined methods, sequences, and setups to inspect or test specific equipment or product; making modifications and adjustments as necessary for Pharma
• Be self-motivated and able to work as a member of a team when needed.
• Ensure a safe and quality working environment through training, awareness, and compliance to safety guidelines and SOP’s.
• Follow and promote on-the-job safety expectations, including wearing proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and following cGMP rules and guidelines in all designated areas.
• Must maintain operational compliance with US and international regulatory agencies and guidelines (i.e. FDA, EU,HC, TGA, PIC/S, ISO, USP, NRC, cGMP, etc.).

Requirements

• Two-year degree in Electrical Automation, Industrial Maintenance, Electronics, Electrical systems, or related field required, or equivalent training in Armed Forces training schools. Work experience will be considered in lieu of education.
• One or more years of relevant work experience in maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial equipment and/or automation systems, preferably in pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting skills, with and without schematics
• General mechanical proficiency / use of variety of hand tools
• Use of voltmeter and other general-purpose test equipment
• AC/DC electrical power systems / supplies (Preferred)
• Industrial manufacturing equipment, automated systems (Preferred)
• Automation electronics, electrical controls / PLCs (Preferred)
• Proximity and optical sensors, signal wiring / connectivity (Preferred)
• AC/DC motors (Preferred)
• Pneumatics, hydraulics and associated controls (Preferred)
• Vacuum pumps / systems (Preferred)
• Electro-mechanical systems / servos (Preferred)
• Equipment calibration (Preferred)
• Building Management Systems (Preferred)
• Reverse engineering (Preferred)
• Root Cause Analysis (Preferred)
• Basic soldering (Preferred)

Working Conditions:

• Willingness to work in plant producing radioactive materials and requiring all employees to participate in safety programs designed to minimize potential and/or actual exposure levels.
• Responsibilities include the ability to lift up to 70 pounds, kneeling, crouching, twisting the upper body, walking, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, reaching, must be able to physically negotiate stairs and evacuation ladders with or without accommodation, wear and operate safety equipment, enter vessels, and inspect equipment.
• Material handling devices (e.g., hand truck, fork truck, and conveyors) are used when possible, however. However, use of proper lifting and movement techniques is necessary to prevent injury.
• Must be willing to wear a variety of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and hearing protection as needed.
• May be required to sit or stand for long periods of 8 hours a day while performing duties.
• Must possess good hand-eye coordination; close attention to detail is required.