Packaging Maintenance Technician

Piramal Group•Bethlehem, PA

14d

About The Position

Must be self-motivated and work with minimal supervision. Troubleshoot and performs necessary repairs on packaging equipment individually or under supervision of Engineering. Performs PMs on all packaging equipment. Performs set-ups/changeovers for packaging equipment. Regularly monitors machinery to ensure that it operates efficiently and reliably with minimal downtime. Monitors all equipment so it operates under a continuous state of qualification as defined by cGMPs. Documents all work performed in log books/SAP. Ensure inventory of all necessary change parts/spare parts. Communicate all necessary change parts/spare parts for packaging to Maintenance Planner. Troubleshoot all vision systems/serialization equipment/barcode readers/PLCs as required. Work with Engineering to install, troubleshoot, and improve packaging equipment. Work with teams or individually to give ideas to improve equipment efficiency, thru put, etc. Must be flexible to work with packaging technicians on the line. When required, help stage/prepare readiness for each preceding scheduled packaging batch run and move material within finished goods warehouse area in to associated racking locations. Must be able to read, comprehend and follow machine operation manuals and schematics. Must be able to utilize a computer. Assist Maintenance Technicians on other shop maintenance duties as necessary. Need to be flexible working hrs. Other duties as required.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED or technical school diploma required
Minimum 2 years of experience in a pharmaceutical environment is required
Strong technical background and mechanical aptitude to troubleshoot and repair equipment
Experience with PLCs, HMIs, and pneumatics is required
Knowledge of serialization
General technical expertise with electromechanical systems, Servo and PLC driven machinery; and thorough knowledge of various packaging machines, including cartooning, labeling, and liquid filling is required
Must have strong verbal and written communication skills
Must have working knowledge of electricity, basic electronics, hardware and measuring instruments
Ability to comprehend electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical drawings of packaging equipment and systems
The incumbent must be able to gown and work in protective gear as required by the SOP
Must be familiar with GMPs
excellent vision
ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
ability to use hand tools safely
ability to bend, reach, stretch, and work in tight spaces
Must be self-motivated and work with minimal supervision
Must be able to utilize a computer
Need to be flexible working hrs

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree in Electromechanical Technology or equivalent certification is preferred
Packaging Line experience is preferred. (cGMP experience a plus)
Ability to operate a fork truck is preferred

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and performs necessary repairs on packaging equipment
Performs PMs on all packaging equipment
Performs set-ups/changeovers for packaging equipment
Monitors machinery to ensure that it operates efficiently and reliably with minimal downtime
Monitors all equipment so it operates under a continuous state of qualification as defined by cGMPs
Documents all work performed in log books/SAP
Ensure inventory of all necessary change parts/spare parts
Communicate all necessary change parts/spare parts for packaging to Maintenance Planner
Troubleshoot all vision systems/serialization equipment/barcode readers/PLCs as required
Work with Engineering to install, troubleshoot, and improve packaging equipment
Help stage/prepare readiness for each preceding scheduled packaging batch run and move material within finished goods warehouse area in to associated racking locations
Assist Maintenance Technicians on other shop maintenance duties as necessary