Packaging Maintenance Mechanic

Purdue Pharma L.P. • Wilson, NC

112d

About The Position

The Packaging Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for the setup, diagnosing, adjustment, and repair of all oral solid dosage, pharmaceutical packaging equipment. Maintenance Mechanics will perform routine preventative maintenance to minimize equipment downtime and ensure the product produced is of the highest quality. This role will require routine documentation pertaining to downtime, spare parts, and preventative maintenance performed. This role will also assist with equipment changeovers.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of five years of relevant pharmaceutical industry experience preferred or equivalent combination of education, demonstrated mechanical skill.
• Demonstrated advanced or expert level of mechanical knowledge, skills, and abilities supporting oral solid dose (OSD) pharmaceuticals Packaging and/or Packaging Serialization.
• Hands on maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and upgrade to packaging production equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret documents such as safety policies, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Demonstrated ability to perform diverse and complex assignments in support of operations.
• Capability to perform basic/complex mathematical computations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Understanding of the Metric System of Measurement.
• Advanced knowledge of the functional/process area.

Nice To Haves

• Certification/Associate’s/Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, or Technology related fields.
• Operational Excellence; Six Sigma Green Belt certified.
• Advanced Computerized Manufacturing Controls (Programmable Logic Controls); Motors & Controls; Robotics.
• Maintenance, Installation, and Repair.
• Diagrams/Schematics.
• Root cause analysis/problem solving tools and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper set-up and operation of oral solid dosage packaging such as descrambler, desiccant feeder, induction sealer, re-torquers, labelers, and outserter.
• Perform packaging equipment preventative maintenance as required.
• Ensure proper cleaning and assembly of the packaging equipment.
• Perform changeover of packaging equipment for different products including bottle size and format changes.
• Troubleshoot and correct mechanical issues as they occur.
• Ensure proper execution of batch records and standard operating procedures.
• Operate equipment as needed to ensure continuous operation of equipment.
• Function as Lead Technician (SME) in the production areas with a strong understanding of operating all equipment to achieve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Interpret and carry out detailed written or verbal instructions including work orders, blueprints, drawings and sketches related to the operation, maintenance, repair, or modification of packaging equipment control and power systems.
• Assist in the installation, modification, commissioning, and qualification/validation of equipment.
• Assist Pharmaceutical Technology with new product introductions and provide feedback of processing requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and process knowledge in the training of new operations personnel.
• Contact equipment/supply vendors as needed to resolve problems and ensure limited downtime due to mechanical issues.
• May provide support in the area of small project management in the definition of requirements for and procurement of small equipment.
• Maintain strong presence on the floor to ensure that equipment problems are resolved in a timely manner with little downtime.
• Possess knowledge of working properties of common-stock materials, metallic and non-metallic.
• Disassemble equipment for repair, maintenance, modification, and/or training; reassemble the equipment, check for proper operation.
• Ensure compliance with cGMPs, OSHA, DEA, and any other regulatory guidelines and Company policies that may apply.
• Perform other related assignments and duties as required and assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees