Maintenance Tech I - 3rd Shift

Endo•Hobart, NY

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs preventative maintenance activities and set-ups on specific pharmaceutical manufacturing and packaging equipment and systems. Provides maintenance support to manufacturing personnel during operation, diagnoses problems and makes repairs on equipment for which the technician has been trained, and works in a supervised environment. The role performs automation and controls programming in accordance with company standards, including programming HMIs with MS SQL Server and MS Visual Basic and modifying existing Factory Talk View Studio SE and ME projects. It investigates equipment performance, identifies issues, works with internal teams on corrective actions and improvements, and executes Factory and Site Acceptance Tests. The technician supports production by troubleshooting mechanical and process-control systems, setting up and adjusting equipment to product specifications, assisting operators, cleaning equipment, inspecting and replacing worn or damaged parts, completing line changeovers, and repairing electrical, electronic, or mechanical systems. The role performs and documents scheduled and preventative maintenance; assists with equipment installation, qualification, adjustments, refinishing, operator training, fabrication, calibration, and process improvements; and reports maintenance data and metrics. The position also documents and closes work orders accurately, provides technical input to capital-project designs, completes required plant training, follows EHS and site-security requirements, and complies with safety procedures including Lock-out-Tag-Out, Confined Space, and Respirator policies. The technician is accountable for personal safety and for avoiding negative environmental impacts. This is a supervised third-shift role at the Hobart, New York facility. The stated schedule is Monday through Thursday, 8:00 p.m. to 6:15 a.m.; overtime may be required. Expected base pay is $30.58 per hour plus a $3.00 shift differential. The position is eligible for a discretionary bonus under the applicable program and is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One to two years of specialized training, or equivalent experience, in mechanical, electrical, or electronic trades.
At least one to two years of experience in an electrical, electronic, or mechanical trade, or related experience such as automotive mechanics or machining, plus job training on supported equipment.
Read, write, and speak at a basic level; read and comprehend basic electrical/electronic schematics and mechanical drawings.
Interpret instructions provided in written, oral, or diagrammatic form and apply practical problem-solving principles in mostly standardized situations.
Learn and work under supervision to gain understanding of equipment systems.
Work with electrical/electronic controls such as PLCs and HMIs and with mechanical systems such as hydraulic and pneumatic systems, with moderate supervision.
Work with machine-shop equipment with moderate supervision.
Use hand tools and fabricate simple components.
Work from technical manuals and instructional documents and perform mathematical calculations.
Adhere to planned work tasks and schedules.
Interact and work effectively with other maintenance mechanics and production operators.
Demonstrate basic knowledge of mechanical principles, automated equipment, commercial/industrial electrical systems, electrical and pneumatic controls, PLC and VSD systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, and general machine operation.
Follow Lock-out-Tag-Out, Confined Space, and Respirator procedures.
Be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.
Work overtime when needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience with automotive mechanics, machining, or other related trade work may qualify as related experience.
Ability to read and interpret basic electrical/electronic schematics and mechanical drawings.
Familiarity with machine-shop equipment, fabrication, PLCs, HMIs, VSD systems, hydraulics, and pneumatics.

Responsibilities

Perform preventative maintenance and equipment set-ups on pharmaceutical manufacturing, packaging, and support equipment.
Provide maintenance support during manufacturing and packaging operations and troubleshoot equipment and process-control systems.
Diagnose equipment problems and perform repairs on equipment for which the technician has been trained.
Perform automation and controls programming, including HMI programming and modifications to existing Factory Talk View Studio SE and ME projects.
Investigate equipment performance and work with internal team members to identify issues, corrective actions, and improvements.
Execute Factory and Site Acceptance Tests.
Set up and adjust equipment to product specifications and ensure proper assembly and operation.
Assist operators with equipment operation and clean equipment by disassembling components as required by cleaning procedures.
Inspect machine parts for wear or damage and remove or replace parts as needed.
Perform repairs to electrical, electronic, and mechanical systems that support machine operation.
Assist with or perform line changeovers to minimize production downtime.
Perform and document scheduled and preventative maintenance on production and support equipment, including electrical, electronic, PLC, HMI, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
Adjust or modify equipment to improve operational efficiency.
Assist with installation and qualification of new and existing equipment to manufacturers’ operational and safety requirements.
Assist with machine refinishing, such as sandblasting, grinding, and painting.
Assist with operator training on machine set-up, maintenance, and capabilities.
Fabricate parts and enhance equipment through process improvements and upgrades.
Calibrate and maintain electronics and instrumentation for process-control devices.
Provide accurate maintenance data and work with managers to track and analyze metrics related to downtime.
Document assigned maintenance work and close work orders with accurate records of conditions and actions taken.
Provide technical input to capital-project designs based on day-to-day machine use and experience with similar equipment.
Complete required plant training and follow EHS rules, site-security requirements, safety procedures, and environmental requirements.
Identify potentially unsafe conditions to help prevent injury to self and coworkers.