Machine Repair Technician 1st Shift

Role Summary

Machine Repair Technician is responsible for maintaining formulation, filling, packaging, utility, and facility equipment and systems within a Reliability Based Maintenance environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, repairs, improvements, and modifications to production, utility, and facility equipment including but not limited to fillers, pick & place robots, cartoners, case packers, pumps, air compressors, boilers, and other mechanical equipment.
• Provide training on maintenance of mechanical equipment and systems in compliance with SOPs, GMPs, GLPs, PSM, and other regulations.
• Serve as maintenance advisor on projects including equipment design, parts/material selection, documentation, testing, problem solving, maintenance requirements, and project scope.
• Prioritize assessment and decision making for troubleshooting and diagnostics; collaborate with operations to determine root cause and corrective actions.
• Conduct assembly, repair, and proactive maintenance for packaging, manufacturing, utility, and facility equipment and systems in a cost-effective manner.
• Review equipment operation to identify deficiencies or improvements to increase OEE.
• Read and understand drawings/blueprints for installation/repair of equipment.
• Use precision measuring devices and machinist tools.
• Able to lift 40lbs unassisted.
• Maintain aseptic certification and perform gowning appropriately.
• Work in tight spaces, perform bending/twisting/reaching, climb ladders or use powered lifts, and remain on feet for extended periods.
• Travel between campuses as work orders arise.
• Ensure awareness of allergy considerations related to Penicillin or Cephalosporin due to products manufactured in facility.

Qualifications

• Journeyman Certificate with 3‚Äì5 years in manufacturing or Technical/Vocational School diploma with 5‚Äì8 years of machine repair experience.
• Valid driver's license and ability to obtain forklift license.
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry operations and GMP processes.
• Demonstrated technical proficiency and knowledge in relevant areas; ability to articulate issues and solutions and produce project reports.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills; ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to analyze problems and determine corrective/preventative actions with minimal assistance.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, prioritize work, and adapt to changes.

Skills

• Reading drawings/blueprints
• Machinist tools and precision measuring
• Preventive maintenance and troubleshooting
• Root cause analysis
• Project reporting and presentation

Education

• Journeyman Certificate or Technical/Vocational School diploma in a related field

Additional Requirements

• Travel between campuses as needed
• Aseptic gowning and certification requirements