Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance Technician I/II/Sr.

Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance Technician I/II/Sr.

Who we are?

We are a French pharmaceutical industrial group, recognized for making affordable healthcare products that improve and simplify patients’ lives to as many people as possible.

With 30 years of technological expertise, we position ourselves as a world leader in sterile single dose with 10 sites on 4 continents and more than 2000 employees. 

Since 2013, our site Unither Manufacturing LLC. based in Rochester (NY), specializes in the manufacture of Blow-Fill-Seal, Liquid Stick-Packs, Pharmaceutical bottles, Tablets and Capsules. It has more than 300 employees.

Your role

Reporting to the Production Maintenance Manager,

We are currently seeking 4 Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance Technicians, one D-Shift, one E - Shift, and 2 C shift. 

D - Shift Hours: Friday, Saturday, Sunday 11:00am - 11:30pm, 20% shift differential
E - Shift Hours: Friday, Saturday, Sunday 11:00pm - 11:30am, 25% shift differential  

C - Shift Hours: 11:00pm - 7:30am, 15% shift differential

Perform preventative maintenance activities and set-ups on specific pharmaceutical manufacturing and/or packaging equipment and systems. Provides maintenance support to manufacturing personnel during the operation of specific types of manufacturing and packaging equipment and systems. Can diagnose basic problems and performing simple repairs on manufacturing and packaging equipment on which the mechanic has been previously trained on.  May assist Master Mechanics or Senior Mechanics with repairs to equipment.  Works in a supervised environment. Holders of this position typically have a basic mechanical aptitude and limited experience with automated equipment. Developing knowledge in specific processing areas such as liquid packaging lines, solid packaging lines, tablet presses, capsule fillers, fluidized processing equipment, etc.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES: 
Equipment Available as Required by the Production Schedule
Performs set-ups on specific manufacturing and packaging equipment, for which mechanic has been trained on, following required procedures.  May assist Master or Senior Mechanic with more complex set-ups.
Assists with production operations by helping the operators run the equipment and assists with cleaning of equipment by disassembling equipment and components as required by cleaning procedures.
Reliable Equipment
Performs preventative maintenance on manufacturing and packaging systems. Typically involves following detailed established procedures.
Performs required, programmed testing of equipment or systems, and requiring careful documentation of results.
Performs simple repairs to types of equipment and systems on which individual has been trained.
Diagnoses problems on specific types of equipment and systems to determine what repairs are required.
Documentation
Maintains logbooks.
Closes work orders by ensuring that documentation is completed that accurately reflects situation and actions taken. 

Your profile

REQUIRED EDUCATION:  
High School Diploma / GED

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:
3 or more years work experience in an automated manufacturing environment.
Training in a skilled trade is desired

SPECIFIC SKILLS:
Basic knowledge of mechanical principles and automated equipment.
Understanding and applying industry standards for their trade.
Commercial/Industrial electrical systems, electrical and pneumatic controls, PLC, and VSD systems.
Knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics
Basic mechanical aptitude and general machine knowledge.
Ability to work with all hand tools.
Ability to fabricate simple components.
Work from technical manuals and instructional documents.
Perform mathematical calculations.
Ability to adhere to planned work tasks and schedule.
Utilize MP2 computerized maintenance management system using PDA

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ENVIRONMENT: 
Works mainly in a manufacturing environment with some disagreeable elements such as noise, dust, fumes, heat, safety hazards, etc. 
Climb ladders, standing/walking 90% of time, sitting 10 % of time.
Moderate lifting with up to 50 lbs. At times required.
Must have physical mobility and dexterity to frequently stand, bend, push, twist, kneel, climb, stoop, and reach overhead and able to stand for long periods of time while performing duties. 
Considerable mental/visual concentration, coordinating manual dexterity with mental/visual attention.
Must be able to operate power equipment.
Must be able to work safely with materials and equipment; works with chemicals, tools, and equipment.
May work in an environment with variable but moderately high noise levels (hearing protection recommended). Must wear safety glasses, safety shoes, gloves, and other protective items as required.
Must wear appropriate garments and coverings per cGMP (uniforms, hair/beard nets, etc.).
Must be available for flexible schedule and/or overtime.  Days and hours of work subject to change due to production schedules. 
May be required to be on call on a rotating schedule.
Required to carry a phone or pager

Compensation range

25,00 - 35,00 USD

*The referenced compensation range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

 
More Than Just a Paycheck
At Unither, we don’t just offer competitive hourly wages—we also pay 100% of your medical premiums. That means no paycheck deductions for your healthcare, which can be worth an extra $1 to $3.50 an hour in your pocket compared to jobs where you pay part of the premium.

 Learn more about us:

We are a dynamic company driven by a spirit of victory and are therefore pursuing strong growth while maintaining a close relationship with our customers and employees.

Our culture is based on 5 values: Respect, Responsibility, Trust, Courage and Innovation. We are committed to bringing these values to life with our employees by granting them a high degree of autonomy in the exercise of their profession and by encouraging their initiatives.

We are committed to providing them with working conditions and atmosphere that is conducive to their development and the expression of their potential. 

We propose you to integrate a site that values the meaning of work and that entrusts our employees with a high level of responsibility. 

Join us and make a difference!

Unither is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and to ensuring equal employment opportunity for all applicants.