Maintenance Reliability Technician (MRT) (Various Shifts)

HIKMA•Columbus, OH

18d•Onsite

About The Position

Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Reliability Technician to maintain manufacturing, packaging, and/or site facility equipment. The technician troubleshoots, adjusts, repairs, rebuilds, and replaces components to support reliable equipment performance; analyzes failures with support from experienced technicians and other team members; and performs preventive, corrective, predictive, reactive, or emergency work orders. The role also responds to service calls while the plant is operating, including off-shift periods and weekends. Equipment may include manufacturing equipment such as fluid bed dryers, granulators, tumblers, compactors, tablet presses, encapsulators, tanks, pumps, valves, and isolators; packaging equipment such as fillers, thermoformers, chillers, cartoners, sealers, checkweighers, labelers, and printers; and facility systems such as HVAC, building automation, chilled water, boilers, water purification, compressed air, and plumbing. The technician supports continuous improvement and equipment reliability by monitoring equipment, identifying problems and root causes, documenting work accurately, communicating equipment and work status, and contributing to maintenance procedures and improvement initiatives. The role works with Optimizers and Engineers on projects, testing, equipment qualification, design reviews, and handoffs to long-term equipment owners. It also participates in team initiatives and helps maintain tools, supplies, and work areas according to 5S+1 principles.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Specialized education or training in mechanical maintenance or a related field, or demonstrated technical competency through on-the-job training in lieu of formal training.
Two years of experience repairing and performing basic maintenance on industrial equipment, including manufacturing or packaging equipment.
At least four years of total experience in a technical field; the two years of industrial equipment experience may count toward this requirement. A technical degree or applicable military training may satisfy the years-of-experience requirement.
Working knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, pumps, valves, belt and chain drives, gearboxes, clutches and brakes, fasteners, lubrication, bearings, seals, and gaskets.
Demonstrated mechanical and technical aptitude and ability to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair industrial equipment, including equipment adjustments and parts replacement.
Working knowledge of hand and power tool safety, selection, and application.
Specialized tool skills, such as use of a torque wrench, drill press, and tap and die.
Working knowledge of schematics, P&ID drawings, and ISA symbols and numbering.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Ability to use computers for data entry and information retrieval, use Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel, and enter data in a CMMS or equivalent system.
Ability to maintain accurate records and learn and follow applicable work instructions, standard operating procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Ability and willingness to follow directions from management or a Team Lead, or provided in written instructions.
Attention to safety, quality, and customer requirements; personal motivation and initiative; and flexibility to adapt to changing assignments and a continuously improving work environment.
Ability to work off-shifts and weekends based on business needs.
Ability to be on call and available on site within set time guidelines.
Ability to climb a 6-foot ladder.

Nice To Haves

Specialized troubleshooting education or certification from an accredited organization or society.
Experience with complex technical equipment.

Responsibilities

Maintain manufacturing, packaging, and/or site facility equipment by troubleshooting, adjusting, repairing, rebuilding, and replacing components.
Complete predictive, preventive, corrective, reactive, and emergency maintenance work to support reliable and efficient equipment.
Respond to service calls while the plant is operating, including during off-shift periods and weekends.
Troubleshoot equipment and make decisions about business impact, work priorities, cost-consciousness, and lead times.
Identify equipment problems and opportunities, determine root causes, and support remediation, repairs, and process improvements.
Complete work on time and contribute to improving maintenance processes, procedures, equipment efficiency, and reliability.
Communicate regularly with other Maintenance Reliability Technicians, Team Leads, Coaches, and customers about equipment condition, work status, problems, and improvement initiatives.
Maintain accurate, complete, and factual written and electronic records in accordance with policies, procedures, and regulatory guidelines.
Contribute to the development, review, and modification of preventive maintenance, work instructions, and related procedures and methods.
Collaborate with Optimizers and Engineers on projects and improvement initiatives, including Factory Acceptance Testing, Site Acceptance Testing, equipment qualification protocols, and design reviews.
Review project designs and recommend improvements for equipment accessibility and reliability; communicate results and support handoffs to long-term process or equipment owners.
Participate in and lead team initiatives such as 5S+1, continuous improvement activities, maintenance best practices, and performance center meetings.
Provide input on procedures, policies, work instructions, and task sheets related to maintenance and equipment certification.
Maintain tools, supplies, and work areas in accordance with 5S+1 principles to support safe, efficient work and prevent clutter or foreign particles from damaging equipment or product.
Be available for on-call work and on-site response within set time guidelines.

Benefits

Annual performance bonus, commission, and share potential.
Auto enrollment in a Hikma-sponsored 401(k) program with a pre-tax contribution rate of 4% of eligible pay; Hikma matches 100% of the first 6% of eligible pay contributed by the employee.
Paid time off starting with a 20-day bank, prorated based on hire date, with additional days granted at work milestone anniversaries.
Three personal days, prorated based on hire date.
Eleven company-paid holidays.
Health, dental, vision, mental health, disability, life insurance, prescription drug coverage, and voluntary benefits.
Employee discount program.
Wellbeing rewards program.
Career advancement and growth opportunities.
Tuition reimbursement.
Paid maternity and parental leave.