Mechanical Technician

HIKMA•Cherry Hill, NJ

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Technician to monitor and maintain production-floor equipment, including high-speed filling and packaging equipment, equipment component preparation, and compounding equipment. The technician troubleshoots and repairs equipment, evaluates critical spare parts, maintains equipment logs and documentation in accordance with SOPs and cGMP guidelines, and completes corrective and preventive work orders and assigned training. The role also performs equipment setups and changeovers as production needs and schedules require, and works collaboratively with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, OEMs, and contractors to meet production objectives and site goals. This is a full-time, onsite position in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, working the second shift Tuesday through Saturday. The technician must be able to work overtime, extended shifts, and/or weekends, and must train for and maintain gowning qualification.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum five years of experience maintaining and troubleshooting high-speed equipment.
Experience with equipment corrective maintenance, preventive maintenance, and spare-part systems.
Basic math and algebra skills.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and technical manuals.
Experience and ability to make precision measurements of parts and production components.
Ability to understand and identify tolerance issues between equipment and components.
Strong mechanical ability demonstrated through past experience or testing.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to logically troubleshoot and resolve equipment breakdowns and collaborate with other crafts and engineers on complex machine issues.
Ability to assess technical problems and recommend repairs or corrective actions.
Ability to comprehend and follow applicable SOPs and job aids, work safely, and complete required documentation.
Ability to read, interpret, and comprehend written documents; communicate orally and in writing; keep accurate records; write routine reports and correspondence; and interface with factory management, group leaders, and support groups.
Ability to work overtime, extended shifts, and/or weekends.
Ability to train for and maintain gowning qualification.

Nice To Haves

Technical or industrial trade school education.
Experience troubleshooting cGMPs and machining.

Responsibilities

Maintain and monitor production equipment on the production floor.
Troubleshoot and repair high-speed filling and packaging equipment in a timely, safe, and efficient manner.
Maintain equipment maintenance logs and documentation in accordance with SOP and cGMP guidelines.
Complete corrective and preventive maintenance work orders.
Perform equipment setups and changeovers as required by the production schedule.
Advise supervision of tools, materials, and parts needed to maintain production equipment.
Work with Maintenance, Operations, and Engineering personnel to achieve production goals and objectives.
Work with OEMs and contractors to troubleshoot equipment and receive hands-on training on new equipment.
Complete assigned training and train to become gowning qualified and maintain gowning status.
Maintain regular, predictable onsite attendance and punctuality.
Work overtime, extended shifts, and/or weekends as required.

Benefits

Annual performance bonus, commission, and share potential.
Auto enrollment in a Hikma-sponsored 401(k) with a 3% pre-tax contribution rate and a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible pay contributed.
Paid time off starting at 20 days, prorated based on hire date, with additional days at work milestone anniversaries.
Three personal days, prorated based on hire date.
Eleven company-paid holidays.
Health, dental, vision, mental health, disability, life, and prescription drug coverage, plus voluntary benefits.
Employee discount program.
Wellbeing rewards program.
Career advancement and growth opportunities.
Tuition reimbursement.
Paid maternity and parental leave.