Machinist III

Noven Pharmaceuticals•Miami, FL

12d

About The Position

A Machinist operates and maintains several fabrication equipment like lathes and milling machines. They review drawings or samples to ensure accurate production; take precise measurements for cutting/shaping tasks using appropriate machine settings. Provides technical support to manufacturing, engineering and other departments. Works on assignments that may be complex in nature and where considerable judgment and initiative may be required to resolve electrical, electromechanical or mechanical problems and make recommendations. Applies standard electrical, mechanical, electromechanical, and /or optical procedures and tests in such areas as manufacturing, development, maintenance, quality, testing, and engineering. Constructs, inspects, adjusts, tests, documents and maintains equipment, components, devices and systems following proper procedures and instructions. Provides guidance, training and direction to less seasoned employees. Creates/edits maintenance procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
8+ years working with machine tools or mechanical assembly
High level of blueprint, technical drawings, schematics reading required
Strong verbal communication and problem-solving skills
Attention to detail and ability to deal with complexity
Capable of working in a company-focused, deadline-driven environment while maintaining a positive attitude
Experience using measuring tools and gages
Excellent manual dexterity, accuracy and attention to detail
Great verbal and written communication skills
Experience in using and/or semi-automated tools and machines (lathes, grinders etc.)

Nice To Haves

Vocational school or apprenticeship preferred

Responsibilities

Operate machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, and grinders to produce metal parts.
Review electronic or written blueprints or specifications for a job.
Plan the sequence of cutting and finishing operations.
Check accuracy of work against blueprints and specifications.
Machine parts to specifications, using machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, or grinders.
Measure, examine, or test completed units to check for defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision instruments, such as micrometers.
Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications.
Maintain machine tools in proper operational condition.
Study sample parts, blueprints, drawings, or engineering information to determine methods or sequences of operations needed to fabricate products.
Design fixtures, tooling, or experimental parts to meet special engineering needs.
Design tools, fixtures, or other devices for production equipment.
Communicate with engineering, supervisory, or manufacturing personnel to exchange technical information.
Evaluate machining procedures and recommend changes or modifications for improved efficiency or adaptability.
Dismantle machines or equipment, using hand tools or power tools to examine parts for defects and replace defective parts where needed.
Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair.
Replace worn equipment components.
Install repaired parts into equipment or install new equipment.
Follows Standard Operating Procedures, Protocols, Work Orders, Company Policies, and work instructions from supervisors in the course of performing his / her work functions.
Performs all work in adherence to the Company’s cGMP and safety standards and procedures.
Maintains, organizes, and keeps all engineering and other company documentation associated with Noven’s manufacturing equipment in an orderly manner.
Leads the development and improvement of these documents, such as maintenance and equipment operational instructions, and implement changes following applicable quality system and compliance requirements.
Sets up, adjusts, operates, maintains and cleans any of Noven’s manufacturing equipment.
Selects appropriate tools and instrumentation to carry out these functions, and ensures that these are properly calibrated, and are fully functional before being used.
Provides new techniques to improve existing maintenance systems.
Accurately inspects and measures critical aspects of electromechanical components; creates and/or follows engineering drawings, and wiring diagrams.
Works from specifications, drawings, manuals, sketches and verbal instructions.
Able to accurately measure and inspect mechanical, electromechanical or electrical parts and equipment using complex metrology equipment (oscilloscope, voltmeters, indicators, comparators, microscopes, micrometers, etc).
Prepares tool carts on time, according to production schedules.
Maintains a clean and orderly work environment.
Practices safe work habits and completes required safety and environmental hazard training.
Able to interpret MSDS sheets.
Examines equipment, machinery, building components and associated mechanical and electrical components to determine condition and need for work and determines need for replacement parts or repairs.
Able to search for hard to find items using a search engine in a computer.
Assist with the fabrication of new or custom-built manufacturing, research, development, and test equipment. Including software and hardware related development.
Applies an extensive practical experience and knowledge base to develop alternative solutions to electrical / electronic or mechanical problems which may be of a difficult and / or unusual nature.
Accurately complete the required documentation (logbooks, work orders, data entry, data sheets etc.) pertaining to installation, maintenance, spare parts holding and trouble-shooting of Noven’s manufacturing equipment.
Work closely with team and group members to achieve defined goals, and communicate effectively in recording work performed, and in offering feedback and improvement recommendations based on observations and work experience.
Performs operational functional testing, troubleshooting and debugging of components, sub-assemblies and systems to isolate faults and suggest remedies and recommendations for changes in product or test method in a team environment
Writes technical reports and develops charts, graphs and schematics to describe and illustrate systems/tests operating characteristics, malfunctions, deviations from design specifications, and functional limitations.
Executes IQ/OQ protocols related to equipment installation and/or modification.
Performs process/product tests and audits for conformity to quality and/or regulatory requirements.
Records test procedures and results.
Performs such individual assignments and related duties as the supervisor may direct; establishes and maintains effective work relationship within the department, facility and company.
Works with Manufacturing, QC and R&D to quickly resolve unscheduled technical issues to minimize downtime on the production line or business impact.
Exhibits a positive and customer focused attitude that promotes team work across the organization.
Orders materials needed for repairs, manages vendor selection for outside work based on quality and cost of services following company financial policies.
Effectively manages multiple vendors to ensure on-time delivery of instruments, proper documentation of results is provided and on-site services are performed adequately per company guidelines.
Collaborate with Engineering and/or other technical team members to determine root cause and corrective and preventative actions during investigation events associated to equipment technical issues.
Ability to multitask and assess priorities to meet company timelines.
Maintains a clean and orderly work environment and contributes to the company’s 6S program.
Maintains compliance to training requirements.
Communicates effectively with personnel at all levels and effectively participates in a team environment.
Ability to escalate unresolved issues per company guidelines to ensure resources are allocated and issues are communicated across cross-functional teams.
Inform appropriate personnel of problems or concerns in a timely manner.
Contributes to the department’s overall financial goals through the identification and implementation of cost reduction ideas.
Manages purchase requisitions, purchase orders, invoices and quotes associated to Calibration and provides support to finance on these documents.
Ability to train peers on maintenance and troubleshooting best practices and techniques.
Initiates and assists in completion of Notice of Events investigations due to technical equipment malfunction, including preliminary impact assessment, probable root cause and preliminary corrective action.
Support Engineering projects and product development activities without impacting critical path.