Automation Technician II/III, 2nd Shift

As a Automation Technician, this position is responsible for maintenance and troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, and controls aspects of production machinery. Work will be done in compliance with current regulatory guidelines, national, state and local laws, company policies and safety requirements. These activities can include but not be limited to:  machine rebuilding, machine electrical troubleshooting & repair, mechanical troubleshooting and repair; preventative/predictive maintenance; control system troubleshooting, maintenance and general fabrication.

We have an opening on 2nd Shift (Mon-Fri, 2pm-10pm).

The pay for this position will be based on experience and qualifications, and level, paying in the range of $30-$35 per hour.  2nd shift also pays an additional $1.75 per hour.

Job duties: 

• Answer production line calls to adjust or repair machines in a timely manner.
• Performs machine rebuilding, repair and troubleshooting, preventative maintenance and may move equipment.
• Automated equipment programming, adjusting and troubleshooting.
• Completes general work orders and interfaces with other technicians across all shifts in a team environment.
• Continuously looks for and helps to implement improvements to the process, productivity, quality and reduce costs.
• Performs special projects and other related duties specific to the department as assigned.

Required qualifications:

• Requires a tech degree or related training (ex. Associate’s degree, military training, etc.)
• two or more (2 ) years of experience for Level II, four or more (4 ) years of experience for Level III 
• Must possess a solid background in equipment repair with the ability to perform installation, alteration and repair of machinery and components.
• Basic fabrication knowledge: tig weld, mill, lathe, hand tools and threading.
• Intermediate AC/DC and 3 phase electrical understanding
• Knowledge of pneumatic/hydraulic systems
• PLC, VFD and basic automation programming knowledge.
• Must display knowledge of Controls and apply to machine repair and trouble-shooting.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong oral and written communication skills required.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and work from Blueprints and schematics.
• Must possess good math and reading comprehension skills and be able to read, speak and comprehend instructions in English or language of country as applicable, including procedure documents, as well as proofread alpha and numeric data.
• May require own transportation to drive between facilities as applicable.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in a pharmaceutical, Federal Drug Administration (FDA), other controlled regulatory agency or Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) packaging or manufacturing environment is preferred.
•  Advanced fabrication knowledge: CNC set-up and operations, repair product contact parts with Tig welding, polishing ,and lathe turning preferred (or the ability to learn).
• Fanuc experience preferred.

Core Competencies;

Since its beginning, Padagis has been undergoing the process of identifying what we believe will lead to the success of our organization in a competitive landscape. To that end, we have developed a set of five “core” competencies. We strive to bring employees on board the journey with us who exemplify these key competencies:  

• Service delivery – Understand who your internal and external customers are, identify their needs, and deliver value above their expectations.
• Active collaboration – Seek opportunities to work together across teams, function, business units, and geographies to seek success.
• Demonstrate agility – Proactively identify changes in our environment and act quickly, leading or embracing change.
• Think differently – Create, develop, and implement new ideas, products, services, or processes that involve introducing something new or significantly improving something that already exists.
• Excellent execution – Achieve outstanding results in all aspects of our organization, including our culture, leadership, strategy, and processes

About us:

 At Padagis our focus is on health care products that improve people’s lives. We are a market-leading generic prescription pharmaceutical company that specializes in “extended topical” medications, like creams, foams, mousses, gels, liquids and inhalable products. It’s a great time to join our team because we have a high growth trajectory with now more than 1,300 employees across six locations in the United States and Israel. We’ve already established a successful track record of launching first-to-file and first-to-market generic pharmaceutical products that have helped to make prescription products more affordable for patients and reduce costs for the healthcare system. Our team members work in a dynamic environment where opportunity is built on a foundation of honesty and transparency. Please consider joining our team where great things are happening and you can make a difference.

What’s Next:

At Padagis a real recruiter AND the hiring manager will review your application, not just a bot. This means we pay special attention to each application submitted for the position. While it could take a couple of days for us to get back with you, please know that we appreciate you applying for the open position and ask that you monitor your email for updates.