Associate Facilities Specialist, Pharmacy Central Fill

McKesson•Spring, TX

9d•$26 - $43•Onsite

About The Position

McKesson's Central Fill Pharmacy in Spring, Texas, is seeking an Associate Facilities Specialist for a hands-on maintenance role in a highly automated pharmaceutical environment. The role supports conveyors, prescription-filling equipment, electrical components, mechanical systems, computers, and other equipment that keep facility operations moving. McKesson will provide training on its equipment, processes, and practices; the position suits someone with foundational mechanical and electrical knowledge, basic PLC knowledge, and a curious, persistent approach to troubleshooting unfamiliar problems. The position is based at Central Fill Pharmacy, 608 Spring Hill Drive, Spring, TX 77386. It operates on a first shift schedule, with regular days off Thursday and Friday, and required weekend work: Saturday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, Sunday 6:30 AM–2:30 PM, and Monday through Wednesday 6:00 AM–2:00 PM. This is a regulated pharmaceutical production environment with automated prescription-filling equipment, conveyors, mechanical systems, and other moving equipment. The role requires standing for extended periods, bending, lifting, and climbing. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without restriction; the position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Requirements

0–2 years of relevant experience.
High school diploma, degree, or equivalent experience.
Foundational mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, including the ability to safely use a voltmeter to measure voltage and current.
Basic knowledge of PLCs and ability to continue developing PLC troubleshooting skills.
Strong mechanical aptitude and interest in equipment, conveyors, electrical components, and automated systems.
Resourceful problem-solving approach, including curiosity to investigate unfamiliar issues and research potential solutions.
Self-motivation and comfort taking initiative, with sound judgment about when to involve others.
Flexibility to shift priorities as equipment and operational needs change.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to safe work practices.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with employees, vendors, contractors, and other partners.
Ability to understand and support McKesson's ICARE principles.
Ability to work with 460, 220, and 120 VAC and 24-volt DC circuits.
Knowledge and understanding of motor starting circuits and power distribution circuits.
Ability to read electrical schematics and evaluate operations based on them.
Ability to read ladder logic, download and upload PLC programs, and troubleshoot PLC functions.
Ability to work with control circuits using devices such as photoeyes, solenoid valves, limit switches, indicating lights, and safety switches.
Ability to align bearings, shafts, and drives; adjust belt and chain tension; identify and replace worn or damaged parts; and follow maintenance schedules.
Ability to troubleshoot Ethernet network systems, cabling, and I/O devices.
Ability to stand for extended periods, bend, lift, and climb.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without restriction; the position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Perform general maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on equipment and systems throughout the facility.
Safely measure voltage and current and use the findings to troubleshoot electrical circuits.
Perform mechanical maintenance, including aligning bearings, shafts, and drives and adjusting belts and chains.
Troubleshoot network systems, cabling, I/O devices, computers, and related equipment.
Support preventive maintenance by helping develop and follow maintenance schedules based on equipment requirements.
Diagnose equipment issues and identify practical solutions, researching unfamiliar problems when needed.
Work with outside contractors and vendors on facility and equipment repairs.
Remain flexible and respond to changing mechanical, electrical, and equipment needs throughout the day.
Work with electrical schematics, circuits, PLCs, control devices, and power distribution systems as needed.
Identify and replace worn or damaged parts; lubricate, oil, and clean devices as specified in maintenance manuals.
Work with pneumatic circuits involving cylinders and solenoid valves and maintain printers.
Analyze computer cards and chips and replace them when necessary; set up and analyze RS232/RS422 communications between computers and peripheral devices.