CIP Technician

SUMMARY:

This role is primarily responsible for performing HMC Change Over level maintenance for production/operations. Perform regular operations preventive maintenance and replace parts that need to be replaced during the changeover process. Contributes to ensuring safe working practices are followed and contributes ideas to simplify and standardize the workplace. Support to troubleshoot malfunction of the HCM equipment to operators as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Core duties and responsibilities include the following and other duties may be assigned ty the director of production and cooperation with the gels filling production supervisor.

• Responsible for HMC setup between the time frame established to ensure the equipment is properly set up for the production schedule.
• Train HMC machine operators on how to be troubleshooting the line when malfunctions occur.
• Troubleshoots, maintains, supports and assists with repairs to HMC production equipment.
• Assist with all process improvements projects and production/quality standards, Company KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) to include, but are not limited to safety, quality, cost and housekeeping.
• Performs preventive maintenance on all minor and major pieces of equipment related to HMC production equipment.
• Complies with all equipment, safety and OSHA rules and regulations.
• Maintain inventory of spare parts and consumable parts for equipment.
• Monitor facilities and manufacturing operating equipment on a daily basis, notify maintenance leadership and direct supervisor the level of spare parts, equipment problems and inefficiencies and recommend possible solutions.

• Identify existing and potential operational problems and efficiencies.
• Maintain and organize the documents and procedures related to calibration, preventative maintenance and usage of logbook.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
• Follow the Company documents (BOM) when the setup is performed and during the shift, best GMP practices and safety regulations.
• Perform quality checks to ensure HMC product meet company and customer quality standards e.g. (weights, Seals, code, etc.)
• Always maintain a safe and clean production area.

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must have technical knowledge and mechanical aptitude to perform complex start up, debugging and repairs of packaging machinery.
• Ability to read and understand technical instructions and reference materials in order to interpret and apply Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions; perform practical application of mathematical calculations to solve specific mechanical problems and use many types of equipment.
• Must communicate effectively in order to interface with multiple internal customers and equipment vendors, contractors and others to meet project requirements.
• Reading, writing and speaking English clearly and concisely.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• 2-3 years as a maintenance mechanic in a manufacturing environment or 2-5 Machine operator in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment preferred.
• Digital Logic Systems
• Reading Schematics and Symbols

COMPETENCIES:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops solutions.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; works in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The physical and environmental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit.
• The employee must regularly lift and /or move anywhere from 10 – 50 pounds; and occasionally more than 100 pounds with assistance.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.