Technician, Operations (Operator w/Mechanical Skill)

Merck•Wilson, NC

About The Position

Position Overview – Essential Functions Essential Functions include, but are not limited to: Operates automated and non-automated packaging equipment according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) Prepares packaging equipment for production according Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) First responder to challenges with packaging equipment Performs equipment set-up and dial on packaging equipment including but not limited to: product flow alignment, container size change adjustment, selection of correct qualified recipe parameters, set-up of qualified vision/inspection systems and verification of proper functionality of detection/rejection systems Ensure all tasks are completed in a safe manner Partners with maintenance personnel to reduce overall line downtime, and develop a deeper operational knowledge of equipment. Primary Activities Primary Activities include, but are not limited to: Operates automated and non-automated packaging equipment according to SOPs and GMPs: Load packaging material into process flow Move packaging material to different locations on the packaging line Inspect material rejected from equipment for defects prior to repackaging Waste material which cannot be repackaged Utilizing Tracksys data, trend and escalate equipment performance issues to maintenance and reliability teams as appropriate. Document activities within applicable batch documentation Prepares and maintains packaging equipment for production according to SOPs and GMPs: Clear/Clean packaging equipment Inspect packaging equipment post cleaning Setup and Adjust the equipment Use appropriate tools Ensure proper alignment Ensure proper clearances Partners with maintenance personnel to assist with non-routine equipment repairs, including helping with repairs under guidance of maintenance, initiating work orders and retrieving parts from the stockroom as required. Provides occasional assistance to maintenance personnel that are executing PMs in order to develop a better operational understanding of the equipment functionality First responder to challenges with packaging equipment: Determine if the challenge is due to the equipment or the component being run on the equipment Gather/Document key information at time of the challenge to aide in current and if necessary, future trouble shooting activities Make minor equipment adjustments as needed to return the equipment to a functional state Document activities using the computerized maintenance management system Use technical manuals for troubleshooting/verification of proper set-up and functionality Leverage vendor training when troubleshooting Escalate to Maintenance when the challenge/issue has not been resolved within the expected timeframe or requires modification of control systems, electrical troubleshooting, advanced troubleshooting or significant equipment failure has occurred. Ensure all tasks are completed in a safe manner: Follow established safety standards while following SOPs and GMPs Actively take accountability for personal safety as well as the safety of others. Identify, report, and document unsafe conditions Recognize and utilize safety equipment when needed

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years maintenance experience with a focus in industrial, pharmaceutical, food industry, and/or laboratory equipment
OR An applicable Associates Degree.
Analytical Problem Solving
Biological Manufacturing
Cleanroom Gowning
Computer Literacy
Document Management
Equipment Repairs
General Safety
GMP Operations
Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
Laboratory Processes
Machinery Operation
Maintenance Troubleshooting
Manufacturing Quality Control
Package Management
Packaging Equipment
Packaging Machinery
Packaging Management
Packaging Operations
Packaging Processes
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Production Scheduling
Safety Standards
Shift Work
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Writing
Vaccine Production

Nice To Haves

Ability to read controller logic and electrical diagrams.
Experience with lock-out-tag-out (LOTO)

Responsibilities

Operates automated and non-automated packaging equipment according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
Prepares packaging equipment for production according Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
First responder to challenges with packaging equipment
Performs equipment set-up and dial on packaging equipment including but not limited to: product flow alignment, container size change adjustment, selection of correct qualified recipe parameters, set-up of qualified vision/inspection systems and verification of proper functionality of detection/rejection systems
Ensure all tasks are completed in a safe manner
Partners with maintenance personnel to reduce overall line downtime, and develop a deeper operational knowledge of equipment.
Load packaging material into process flow
Move packaging material to different locations on the packaging line
Inspect material rejected from equipment for defects prior to repackaging
Waste material which cannot be repackaged
Utilizing Tracksys data, trend and escalate equipment performance issues to maintenance and reliability teams as appropriate.
Document activities within applicable batch documentation
Clear/Clean packaging equipment
Inspect packaging equipment post cleaning
Setup and Adjust the equipment
Use appropriate tools
Ensure proper alignment
Ensure proper clearances
Partners with maintenance personnel to assist with non-routine equipment repairs, including helping with repairs under guidance of maintenance, initiating work orders and retrieving parts from the stockroom as required.
Provides occasional assistance to maintenance personnel that are executing PMs in order to develop a better operational understanding of the equipment functionality
Determine if the challenge is due to the equipment or the component being run on the equipment
Gather/Document key information at time of the challenge to aide in current and if necessary, future trouble shooting activities
Make minor equipment adjustments as needed to return the equipment to a functional state
Document activities using the computerized maintenance management system
Use technical manuals for troubleshooting/verification of proper set-up and functionality
Leverage vendor training when troubleshooting
Escalate to Maintenance when the challenge/issue has not been resolved within the expected timeframe or requires modification of control systems, electrical troubleshooting, advanced troubleshooting or significant equipment failure has occurred.
Follow established safety standards while following SOPs and GMPs
Actively take accountability for personal safety as well as the safety of others.
Identify, report, and document unsafe conditions
Recognize and utilize safety equipment when needed