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Machinist - 2nd Shift

PCI Pharma Services
PCI Pharma Services Salary
Philadelphia, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/16/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/15/2026

Life changing therapies. Global impact. Bridge to thousands of biopharma companies and their patients.


We are PCI.


Our investment is in People who make an impact, drive progress and create a better tomorrow. Our strategy includes building teams across our global network to pioneer and shape the future of PCI.

Summary of Objective:

The essential functions of this position include but are not limited to completing assignments in the fabrication, assembly, maintenance, and repair of a wide variety of equipment parts, tools, models, and equipment that require a high degree of accuracy and precision. Predominantly operate manual lathes and milling machines, to cut and produce precision parts for machines, instruments, and tools. Machinist repair or produce parts using both manual and automated equipment with precise measurements. The employee is expected to employ some skills of precision manual machining, and CNC programing/operation, as per training administered.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The essential duties and responsibilities include the following but other duties may be assigned.

Manufacture a wide variety of components through the operation of lathes, milling machines, drill presses, and similar equipment, gauging work carefully by using precision tools, fabricated mechanical devices, and units. Fabricate machine parts, jigs and fixtures to support operations. Repairs mechanical production equipment components and prototypes. Demonstrates mechanical-troubleshooting ability, identifies and resolves issues utilizing systematic problem solving methods. Possess the ability to describe and understand the components on packaging equipment. Demonstrates the ability to read and understand component drawing, blue prints, equipment manuals and technical manuals. Perform machine shop equipment installations/setup and preventive maintenance. Maintains work area, tools and equipment in a clean and safe manner. This position may require overtime and/or weekend work. Knowledge of and adherence to all PCI, cGMP, and GCP policies, procedures, rules. Attendance to work is an essential function of this position. Performs other duties as assigned by Manager/Supervisor.

Special 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. The employee must be physically capable to perform the duties listed below with or without reasonable accommodations which may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

  • Stationary Position: From 1/4 to 1/2 of the day.
  • Move, Traverse: From 1/4 to 1/2 of the day.
  • Operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, or place: 3/4 of the day and up.
  • Install, place, adjust, apply, measure, use, or signal: 3/4 of the day and up.
  • Ascend/Descend or Work Atop: From 1/4 to 1/2 of the day.
  • Position self (to) or Move (about or to): 3/4 of the day and up.
  • Communicate or exchange information: From 1/4 to 1/2 of the day.
  • Detect, distinguish, or determine: 3/4 of the day and up.

On an average day, the individual can expect to move and/or transport up to 50 pounds

between 1/4 and 1/2 of the day.

This position may have the following special vision requirements.

  • Close Vision Distance Vision Color Vision Peripheral Vision Depth Perception
  • Ability to focus No Special Vision Requirements

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.

The following are some environmental conditions that one may be exposed to on a daily basis and for various lengths of time.

  • Work near moving mechanical parts for 1/2 to 3/4 of the day.
  • Work is performed in areas with moderate risk or discomfort that may require special safety precautions, such as wearing protective clothing or gear for 3/4 of the day and up.

The noise level in the work environment is typically, moderate.

Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for the stated position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required:

  • High School Diploma or GED and/or 1-3 months related experience and/or training.
  • Basic Mathematical Skills
  • Intermediate Computer Skills: Ability to perform more complex computer tasks and has knowledge of various computer programs.
  • Minimum Professional Proficiency: Ability to speak in a way that allows one to participate effectively in various conversations. Ability to read various types of standard items addressed to general readers.
  • Very High Reasoning: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Be able to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in math or diagram form and deal with several abstract/concrete variables.

Preferred:

  • Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
  • Ability to demonstrate attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently and/or as part of a team.
  • Ability to display original thinking and creativity.
  • Considerable knowledge of the tools, equipment, materials, methods, and standard practices of the machinist's trade.
  • 3-5 years of experience minimum in the trade which may include an apprenticeship and/or applicable vocational training and should include some experience as a machinist; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
  • Ability to work from plans, blueprints, sketches, models, and oral or written instructions, and to exercise judgment in determining techniques and methods.
  • Extensive knowledge of manual machining processes on knee mills and lathes.
  • Some knowledge of CNC programming and CNC machine operation.

Join us and be part of building the bridge between life changing therapies and patients.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement:
PCI Pharma Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.


LSNE is an EEO/AA Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, their race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected genetic information, protected veteran status, military service, or other protected status. The Company’s EEO policy, as well as its affirmative action obligations, include the full and complete support of The Company.

 

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