Packaging Technician B

Viatris•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

DPT Laboratories, Ltd. Viatris is a global healthcare company uniquely positioned to bridge the traditional divide between generics and brands, combining the best of both to more holistically address healthcare needs globally. With a mission to empower people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life, we provide access at scale, currently supplying high-quality medicines to approximately 1 billion patients around the world annually and touching all of life's moments, from birth to the end of life, acute conditions to chronic diseases. We have been included on number of award lists that demonstrate the impact we are making. Every day, we rise to the challenge to make a difference and here’s how the Packaging Technician B role will make an impact:

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.
Minimum 4 – 6 years related experience and/or training in a general maintenance environment is required.
Must have good mechanical and basic electrical understanding.

Nice To Haves

Some technical, vocational, or high school programs are preferred.
Knowledge and experience in lean manufacturing/operational excellence, standardization, is preferred.
Experience leading and/or supporting Kaizen events, VSM and problem-solving initiatives.

Responsibilities

Set/up changeover packaging equipment/line centers as required.
Maintain equipment during production runs to achieve desired production rates/planning values/quality standards.
Maintain change parts in good mechanical condition.
Identify and order/repair replacement parts for Packaging equipment.
Disassemble/clean/sanitize product filling equipment.
Maintain records/logbooks/ etc. as required by MSOP and/or management.
Perform line tests to determine compatibility of equipment/products/packages, support new product/package changes with change parts identification/design and implementation under limited direction.
To provide basic electrical/electronic trouble shooting and associated repairs.
Perform all equipment technician trainee and "C", duties and responsibilities.
Within area of responsibility, understand and comply with all safety, environmental and quality practices and procedures as outlined in organizational/departmental guidelines and SOPs as well as applicable federal, state and local regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.