Maintenance Mechanic II

Avet Pharmaceutical•East Brunswick Township, NJ

25d•$0 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic II is responsible for performing advanced troubleshooting, preventative and predictive maintenance, and complex repairs on specialized oral dose manufacturing and automated packaging equipment within a cGMP environment. The Maintenance Mechanic II must be able to operate with a high degree of technical autonomy to ensure minimal downtime and maximum operational safety.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret complex mechanical blueprints, pneumatic schematics, or electrical diagrams
Proficient verbal and written communication skills in English
Must complete departmental training for SOP’s, cGMP’s, and any required safety qualifications
Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision
High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
Basic electrical systems knowledge required.
Minimum 5 years of experience in more than one of the maintenance trades: carpentry, plumbing, painting, machine and equipment repair, electrical and forklift operation.
5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing. Oral solid dose dosage (OSD) experience required (granulation & drying, tablet compression, encapsulation, coating, packaging)

Nice To Haves

Trade School, Technical School, or associate degree preferred in an industrial maintenance discipline, mechatronics, electrical systems, or mechanical technology
Basic to intermediate PLC’s and automation controls knowledge and experience a plus
Low-pressure / high-pressure Black Seal Boiler license a plus

Responsibilities

Perform advanced mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, or automation controls troubleshooting and repair of oral dose production processing equipment, including blenders, mixers, mills, high-shear granulators, fluid bed dryers, tablet presses, tablet pan coaters, and encapsulation machines
Diagnose and repair complex automated packaging lines, including slat fillers, inline and rotary labelers, induction sealers, coders, vision systems, serialization equipment, and case packers
Troubleshoot basic electrical control circuits, motor drives (VFD’s), and input/output signals related to Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s)
Replace motors, AC/DC drives, proximity sensors, photo-eyes, and heating elements
Make routine, periodic, or special inspections to determine repair and maintenance work necessary to prevent breakdowns of facilities, machinery, and equipment.
Perform preventative or predictive maintenance for Manufacturing and Facility utility equipment. Complete necessary documentation to ensure regulatory compliance.
Complete required equipment documentation accurately within the site CMMS to ensure regulatory compliance
Perform repair and maintenance investigations to identify equipment or process-related issues that may impact product quality or batch records and perform necessary documentation for quality records
Monitor and perform technical servicing of specialized facility utility equipment, including dust collectors, air compressors, boilers, and HVAC equipment
Support general plant facilities maintenance tasks as needed to maintain a safe and compliant environment
Manage service requests with specialized vendors and contractors
Adhere to all safety and cGMP standards and guidelines, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), confined space entry, and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements. Be a model for performing maintenance activities in a safe manner.
All other job-related duties as assigned.