3rd Shift Set Up Technician

Perrigo•New York, NY

About The Position

This is a union position on the third shift, scheduled Sunday through Friday from 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., with a starting pay rate of $22.00 per hour. The Set-Up Line Technician may be assigned to any line and is responsible for leading and sustaining the line by carrying out equipment changeovers and providing supporting line duties, such as Line Operator, Pump Operator, and other line personnel tasks, in accordance with SOPs and cGMPs. The role includes changing products, sizes, and machine tooling; adjusting machinery and equipment for efficient operation; and resolving problems during production. The technician monitors equipment performance, guides line personnel in equipment operation, performs basic troubleshooting, and communicates potential equipment issues to maintenance and supervisory personnel. The role also involves disassembling and assembling filling and packaging equipment, setting lot or batch numbers and expiration dates based on customer orders, maintaining tools and the work area, and cleaning equipment according to applicable SOPs within specified execution times. The technician must be able to work different schedules and additional hours as business needs require, with or without advance notice. The role includes checking that components have been reviewed by the Supervisor and QA personnel before setup, coordinating routine maintenance and minor repairs with maintenance personnel, supporting process improvement initiatives, documenting activities in area/equipment log books and in-process control forms, and notifying the appropriate personnel when equipment is ready.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Demonstrated cooperative work conduct.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to read and write in English and complete paperwork.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Comadis tube fillers.
Knowledge of Waukesha Pumps.
Knowledge of HV/HMM CAM carton machines.
Knowledge of Cozzoli Machines.
Knowledge of Monoblock 1 and 2 filling lines.
Knowledge of bottle unscramblers.
Knowledge of Graco Pumps.
Knowledge of Campbell Wrapper machines.
Knowledge of Jones boxing equipment.
Knowledge of SAAS 6, 9, and 15.
Knowledge of Unit Dose Filling lines.
Knowledge of Filz Alls liquid filler equipment.

Responsibilities

Monitor equipment while it is running to help ensure optimal throughput.
Provide line personnel with guidance on operating equipment.
Perform basic troubleshooting of packaging equipment and correct issues.
Inform the Master Mechanic, Set-Up Mechanic, and Supervisor about potential equipment issues or failures.
Disassemble and assemble filling and packaging equipment as necessary.
Set lot or batch numbers and expiration dates based on customer orders.
Keep tools organized, clean, and free of unnecessary parts.
Maintain a clean working area.
Clean equipment by dismantling and assembling it according to the applicable equipment-cleaning SOP and specified execution time.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Work different schedules and additional hours as business needs require, with or without advance notice.
Read and write in English and complete paperwork.
Ensure components have been checked by the Supervisor and QA personnel before equipment setup.
Coordinate routine maintenance and perform minor repairs with maintenance personnel.
Support and lead process improvement initiatives.
Document activities in the Area/Equipment Log Book.
Document major activities in the In-process Control Form.
Notify the Supervisor, Master Mechanic, and/or Set-up & Cleaner Coordinator when equipment is ready.