Packaging Mechanic - 2nd shift

Strides Pharma•Chestnut Ridge, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Technician I, Reliability performs maintenance activities in accordance with approved procedures and implements effective corrective maintenance repairs to provide increased reliability. Learns to identify equipment or process deviations and refers deviations to the supervisor. May assist a more senior technician or supervisor in troubleshooting packaging equipment problems. Learns to apply skills and knowledge to increase efficiency, throughput and quality. Assists in equipment set ups, if applicable. Performs work tasks in such a manner as to not waste material or time. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

HS diploma or equivalent with related certification or HS diploma or equivalent with 2-4 years’ related experience
Can develop and apply basic knowledge and skills in procedures, techniques, tools, materials and/or equipment needed for the position.
Ability to learn cGMP regulations
Ability to learn pharmaceutical maintenance and cGMP processes
Ability to learn to perform PM tasks and read basic schematics, technical drawings and/or blueprints.
Ability to learn set ups
Knowledgeable in one or more of the following areas: Electrical, Hydraulic, Pneumatics, Mechanical, PLC
Basic math, writing skills, and excellent problem solving abilities
Basic computer skills
Ability to use hand tools
Control Precision - ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine to exact positions
Must be able to stand for long periods of time (12-hour shifts)
Lift at least 50 pounds
Climb ladders
Wear a respirator and pass associated respirator tests and/or requirements
Able to wear all required PPE, including safety glasses, ear plugs, and safety shoes
Reaction Time - ability to quickly respond with manual dexterity to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears
Dexterity - ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects
Vision - ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)
Hearing - ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness

Responsibilities

Learns and performs preventive and predictive maintenance tasks on all packaging equipment according to the frequency written in the SOP.
Performs condition-based monitoring while PM's are being performed, and notes problems or changes in the comment section of the PM form.
Adheres to Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) strategies utilizing a pro-active approach to minimize equipment downtime.
Assists with troubleshooting problems or breakdowns on filling, printing, labeling & verification, case packing, capping & sealing, palletizing equipment and other packaging equipment in the department.
May work on manufacturing equipment as required.
Assists in Master Cleanings and/or set-ups of the equipment in packaging including breaking down, cleaning, re-assembling, and startup of the machines.
Partners with more senior technicians to learn cGMP equipment maintenance.
Works with others assigned to tasks for the mutual benefit of the employer, team and individual.
Participates as a team member by contributing to project success and sharing novel insights.
Conforms to all training requirements, including company required and machine specific training.
Follows all applicable SOPs, including, but not limited to, lock-out, tag-out and PPE requirements.
Completes project assigned work in a timely fashion.
Attends all Production, Maintenance, and other meetings when mandatory.