Maintenance Technician - Pharma - Pharmaceutical Associates, Inc

JOB SUMMARY

Performs a variety of repairs, troubleshooting, set-up, and general maintenance duties to keep equipment and machinery in operation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs packaging line change over and packaging equipment set up, start up, trouble shooting, including vision system and sensor adjustments;
• Performs daily preventive, corrective and predictive maintenance to mechanical equipment related to manufacturing and packaging process, utilities equipment and ancillary controls
• Performs instrumentation, electrical and computerized systems troubleshooting and repairs with assistance of Plant and/or Vendor Engineering.
• Performs proactive preventive maintenance (PM) and planned activities as per schedule or planner requests, complying with deadlines and timely documentation.
• Selects and recommends spares and necessary parts for stock purposes in order to minimize process downtime in replacement activities for existing and new equipment.
• Reviews and follows safety procedures for all equipment.
• Responsible for detailed documentation and record keeping of their work
• Provides guidance to machine operator staff
• Provides clear descriptions of equipment issues to team to facilitate pass down communications and to eliminate future occurrences.
• Maintains workplace organization and cleanliness practices
• Complies with company policy, SOP, cGMP, DEA, OSHA and Environmental requirements
• Performs other maintenance duties as requested such as:
  • Participates in equipment modifications, rearrangements or minor projects.
  • Supports equipment validations activities.
  • Provides mechanical support to manufacturing, packaging and utilities projects and teams.
  • Performs any other activity when required based on business needs, not necessarily oi their assigned area or area of expertise.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of experience in a pharmaceutical, food or other highly regulated industry with proven mechanical and instrumentation experience in manufacturing and/or high speed packaging equipment and ancillary systems
• Knowledge of programmable logic controller (PLC) technology, behavior and ladder logic to assist in troubleshooting activities
• Capability to interpret mechanical, electrical and PLC drawings and diagrams
• Knowledge on basic instrumentation troubleshooting that can include but is not limited to: motors, pumps, valves, switches, transmitters, sensors, gauges, controllers, etc.
• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical and/or instrumentation problems on process and high speed packaging equipment
• Knowledge in personal computers with exposition to: Microsoft (Windows, Words, Excel and Power Point)
• Must be able to read technical English and equipment manuals
• Willing to work overtime, rotate and/or alternate shifts per business needs.

EDUCATION

Associate Degree in Industrial Maintenance Technology, Instrumentation, or Electronics or Apprentice program is preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Lifting requirements usually 25-50 pounds and on occasion may be required to lift up to 100 pounds.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. PAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, PAI will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.