Summary/Objective

The Maintenance Technician is part of our maintenance team that will be performing both the daily support and troubleshooting of process equipment as well as the execution of the preventative/ predictive maintenance activities for all equipment in our clean pharma manufacturing facility.  Primary responsibilities will focus on thorough understanding and support of the various forms of processing and manufacturing equipment with a commitment to continuous learning. 

Essential Functions / Four Most Important Tasks

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Performs preventive maintenance action items in accordance with the predictive/preventive maintenance plans to ensure production lines are able to produce on time and in full. Follows up on equipment performance, suggests and introduces improvements. Participates in the development and upgrade of maintenance procedures as needed. Identifies, sets up and monitors the consumption and usage of critical spares with awareness of inventory flow and overall budget. Oversees contractor work on site.
2. Performs emergency repairs / corrections to production equipment. Identifies and suggests opportunities for improvement as they relate to infrastructure.
3. Supports production through equipment on call maintenance and upkeep for the general facility. Works with area engineers to identify and maintain the subsystems that enable production to keep process equipment operating on time and in full. Executes work orders through SAP as required.
4. Support equipment through hands on work and SAP work orders. Involved in the generation of maintenance procedures. Effective management and execution of contract work.

Responsibilities

• Follows up on equipment performance, suggests and introduces improvements. Participates in the development and upgrade of maintenance procedures as needed.
• Identifies, sets up and monitors the consumption and usage of critical spares with awareness of inventory flow and overall budget.
• Monitor equipment capability to ensure machines are functioning in accordance with parameters
• Trouble-shoots minor/major problems on production equipment.
• Monitor the preventive maintenance schedules in order to minimize machine down time.
• Lead problem-solving sessions to determine root cause of problem; recommend corrective action.
• Utilizes appropriate tools for maintenance and equipment set-ups.
• Ensure a smooth transition between shifts which may require extended hours or flexible shifts.
• Adheres to all safety rules in accordance with SOP’s, GMP as well as federal, state and local safety regulations.  Expected to demonstrate our Company values and Code of Conduct.
• Regular attendance and punctuality required. Occasionally required to work in late or early hours, weekends, and overtime if necessary.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to quality and continuous improvement. Works conscientiously and accurately, recognizes details. Identifies problems in time and strives to solve them. Observes rules and instructions. Collaborates on DPS initiatives for continuous improvement.
• Is open, respectful, and helpful. Constructively contributes with own skills to problem solving in team. Shares and accepts information and knowledge.
• Participates in department or quality team meetings. Suggests improvements and works alone or with others to implement improvements, as assigned.
• Trains new technicians and/or trainees as requested.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to elements including environmental heat and high heat from moving mechanical parts, small parts may be encountered on the floor, and dust particles may float in the air.  Work is done in both office space and in the plant where safety is a critical concern.  PPE must be worn.

Physical 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.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, provided it does not create an undue hardship on the Company, in accordance with applicable law. Work conditions are those that are present in normal manufacturing environment.

The Maintenance Technician must stand for prolonged periods of time, lift up to 50 lbs, carry, push, and pull up to 30 lbs and gripping of 20 lbs.  Technicians will experience substantial movements (motions) of arms, hands, wrists, and/or fingers. Technicians must pass a vison test (with or without corrective lenses) as all work involves sharpness of different types as well as depth perception, color and field. Must wear proper personal protective equipment to include but not limited to gloves, hair net, beard cover, safety glasses, gowning, etc.

Job Requirements

• Strong working knowledge with machine logic, I/O, and PLCs
• Strong technical competence in industrial automation and process machinery. This will include maintenance, repair, and operation of electro-mechanical systems
• Understanding of key components, spare parts, and maintenance intervals for electro mechanical systems
• Pneumatic and hydraulic experience
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, as well as proficiency with Microsoft Office or similar applications
• Safety conscious and basic understanding of OSHA, NEC, NFPA codes
• Works well in a team as well as independently, and the ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks