What are the responsibilities and job description for the Packaging Maintenance Technician position at Piramal Pharma Ltd?
Job Description
QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma, GED or technical school diploma required; Associates Degree in Electromechanical Technology or equivalent certification is preferred.
In the three decades of its existence, Piramal Group has pursued a twin strategy of both organic and inorganic growth.
Driven by its core values, Piramal Group steadfastly pursues inclusive growth, while adhering to ethical and values-driven practices.
Equal employment opportunity
Piramal Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetics, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
We base our employment decisions on merit considering qualifications, skills, performance, and achievements. We endeavor to ensure that all applicants and employees receive equal opportunity in personnel matters, including recruitment, selection, training, placement, promotion, demotion, compensation and benefits, transfers, terminations, and working conditions, including reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities as well as individuals with needs related to their religious observance or practice.
About The Team
Piramal Critical Care (PCC), under Piramal Pharma Limited (PPL), a subsidiary of Piramal Enterprises Limited, is the third largest producer of Inhaled Anaesthetics and a global player in hospital generics. Motivated by its vision to deliver critical care solutions for patients and healthcare providers across the globe, PCC is committed to enabling sustainable and profitable growth for all its stakeholders.
PCC maintains a wide presence across the USA, Europe and more than 100 countries across the globe. Its rich product portfolio includes Inhalation Anaesthetics such as Sevoflurane, Isoflurane and Halothane as well as Intrathecal Baclofen therapy, for spasticity management. PCC has wholly-owned, state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in the US and India that have successfully cleared periodical inspections by the US FDA, UK MHRA and other regulators.
Its core strength lies in a highly qualified global workforce of more than 400 employees across 16 countries. PCC is focused on further expanding its global footprint through new product additions in the critical care space.
Committed to corporate social responsibility alongside Piramal Group, PCC collaborates with various partner organizations and proudly takes an active role in providing hope and resources to those in need, as well as caring for the environment.
- Must be self-motivated and work with minimal supervision.
- Troubleshoot and performs necessary repairs on packaging equipment individually or under supervision of Engineering.
- Performs PMs on all packaging equipment.
- Performs set-ups/changeovers for packaging equipment.
- Regularly monitors machinery to ensure that it operates efficiently and reliably with minimal downtime.
- Monitors all equipment so it operates under a continuous state of qualification as defined by cGMPs.
- Documents all work performed in log books/SAP.
- Ensure inventory of all necessary change parts/spare parts.
- Communicate all necessary change parts/spare parts for packaging to Maintenance Planner.
- Troubleshoot all vision systems/serialization equipment/barcode readers/PLCs as required.
- Work with Engineering to install, troubleshoot, and improve packaging equipment.
- Work with teams or individually to give ideas to improve equipment efficiency, thru put, etc.
- Must be flexible to work with packaging technicians on the line.
- When required, help stage/prepare readiness for each preceding scheduled packaging batch run and move material within finished goods warehouse area in to associated racking locations.
- Must be able to read, comprehend and follow machine operation manuals and schematics.
- Must be able to utilize a computer.
- Assist Maintenance Technicians on other shop maintenance duties as necessary.
- Need to be flexible working hrs.
QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma, GED or technical school diploma required; Associates Degree in Electromechanical Technology or equivalent certification is preferred.
- Packaging Line experience is preferred. (cGMP experience a plus)
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a pharmaceutical environment is required.
- Strong technical background and mechanical aptitude to troubleshoot and repair equipment.
- Experience with PLCs, HMIs, and pneumatics is required.
- Knowledge of serialization.
- General technical expertise with electromechanical systems, Servo and PLC driven machinery; and thorough knowledge of various packaging machines, including cartooning, labeling, and liquid filling is required.
- Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Must have working knowledge of electricity, basic electronics, hardware and measuring instruments.
- Ability to comprehend electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical drawings of packaging equipment and systems.
- The incumbent must be able to gown and work in protective gear as required by the SOP.
- Must be familiar with GMPs.
- Ability to operate a fork truck is preferred.
- The physical requirements for this job are: excellent vision; ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds; ability to use hand tools safely; ability to bend, reach, stretch, and work in tight spaces.
In the three decades of its existence, Piramal Group has pursued a twin strategy of both organic and inorganic growth.
Driven by its core values, Piramal Group steadfastly pursues inclusive growth, while adhering to ethical and values-driven practices.
Equal employment opportunity
Piramal Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetics, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
We base our employment decisions on merit considering qualifications, skills, performance, and achievements. We endeavor to ensure that all applicants and employees receive equal opportunity in personnel matters, including recruitment, selection, training, placement, promotion, demotion, compensation and benefits, transfers, terminations, and working conditions, including reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities as well as individuals with needs related to their religious observance or practice.
About The Team
Piramal Critical Care (PCC), under Piramal Pharma Limited (PPL), a subsidiary of Piramal Enterprises Limited, is the third largest producer of Inhaled Anaesthetics and a global player in hospital generics. Motivated by its vision to deliver critical care solutions for patients and healthcare providers across the globe, PCC is committed to enabling sustainable and profitable growth for all its stakeholders.
PCC maintains a wide presence across the USA, Europe and more than 100 countries across the globe. Its rich product portfolio includes Inhalation Anaesthetics such as Sevoflurane, Isoflurane and Halothane as well as Intrathecal Baclofen therapy, for spasticity management. PCC has wholly-owned, state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in the US and India that have successfully cleared periodical inspections by the US FDA, UK MHRA and other regulators.
Its core strength lies in a highly qualified global workforce of more than 400 employees across 16 countries. PCC is focused on further expanding its global footprint through new product additions in the critical care space.
Committed to corporate social responsibility alongside Piramal Group, PCC collaborates with various partner organizations and proudly takes an active role in providing hope and resources to those in need, as well as caring for the environment.