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Permanent Position Manufacturing Mechanical Technician 54I CSO
Shift: 7 AM 3:30 PM EST
Site: NBR
Bldg #115 (excluded)
Rate: $47.74 / hour
JOB FUNCTION:
- Diagnoses troubleshoots repairs maintains upgrades and installs all mechanical equipment and systems related to NBR R&D Manufacturing facilities. Demonstrates knowledge of mechanical systems utilities & process equipment required to operate and maintain facilities associated with the manufacture and delivery of active pharmaceutical ingredients drug product intermediates and drug product.
- Applies knowledge and experience in plumbing pipefitting and millwright activities associated with pharmaceutical related mechanical systems utilities and process equipment. This includes but is not limited to repairs & maintenance of all types of process equipment (glasslined vessels dryers (conical & filter) filters centrifuges) fluid bed processers high shear granulators lyophilizers autoclaves water for injection stills waste neutralization systems pumps motors heat exchangers specialty heat transfer systems bulk solvent storage coils fans strainers traps boilers chillers vacuum systems etc.
- Maintains knowledge of and compliance to all applicable codes and regulations as required. Obtains and keeps current all required licensing and certifications associated with the job. Possesses experience and training in reactive preventive and predictive maintenance of all mechanical millwright welding and plumbing/pipefitting areas with journeyman status in at least one.
- Those with Journeyman status shall be considered to retain Journeyman status within their trade. Performs all associated work required to complete job assignment. This work includes but is not limited to: mechanical HVAC/R plumbing cutting welding insulating rigging hoisting machining and mobile equipment repair. Reads and interprets blueprints P&IDs and drawings. Works with minimal supervision. Plans and installs all types of fluid handling piping equipment and systems.
- Properly and effectively uses new technologies in Predictive Maintenance equipment and monitoring such as infrared thermography vibration analysis lubrication analysis ultrasonics laser alignment etc. Demonstrates proficiency in jacket utilities (i.e.: Syltherm Glycol) steam hot water vacuum compressed air compressed gases specialty water systems cleaning/sterilization equipment etc.
- Assists other technicians as required.
- Performs all other associated minor work related to the job task being performed including but not limited to rigging lamp changing filter changing and ceiling tiles. Maintains tools carts vehicles and material handling equipment as required.
- Documents clearly all work performed on the CMMS system work orders. Completes all other work associated with the assignment working cooperatively with other trades.
- Responsibilities include maintaining documentation in and associated with the CMMS facilities and equipment under strict compliance to OSHA GDP GLP cGMP federal state and local regulations.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- 2year Associates degree or successful completion of a vocationaltech program directly related to Industrial Maintenance from an accredited technical school/college is preferred.
- Current valid drivers license.
- A minimum of 4 years direct experience performing the functions within the Classification Description above working in a heavily regulated environment (e.g. OSHA PSM cGMP) with a strict adherence to established safety and GMP rules and regulations including management of change and mechanical integrity procedures is preferred.
- Familiarity and experience working in hazardous locations as defined by Article 500 of the National Electrical Code and arc flash boundaries related to NFPA 70E.
- Journeyman papers AND 4 years of mechanical experience in pharmaceutical glass/pilot plants and/or clinical supply facilities associated with the development manufacture and delivery of active pharmaceutical ingredients drug product intermediates and drug products OR a minimum of 6 years of documented equivalent experience in pharmaceutical glass/pilot plants and/or clinical supply facilities associated with the development manufacturer and delivery of active pharmaceutical ingredients drug product intermediates and drug product. Comparable experience in bulk fine chemicals or petrochemical organic chemical processing in a manufacturing and/or research and development environment will be considered.
- Operate fork and lift trucks required to be trained and licensed.
- Must have basic computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office email internet)
- Knowledge of a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) i.e.: Maximo is preferred.
- Demonstrated skills in welding including but not limited to arc welding TIG welding Oxyacetylene welding and flame cutting. Certifications for welding of stainless steel carbon steel and Hastelloy preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively troubleshoot plan work and anticipate potential problems and take appropriate actions.
- Demonstrated ability to remove defective parts by dismantling equipment using hoists cranes and hand and power tools.
- Demonstrated ability to determine changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts using rules calipers micrometers and other measuring instruments.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
NBR R&D Manufacturing consists of all the Chemical Development Operations and Clinical Supply Operations facilities on the New Brunswick NJ site. The position will require the employee to work in areas where chemical radiological and biological agents that may be hazardous to health if mishandled (including agents which may potentially affect development of the fetus). Assignments may be executed in all NBR R&D Manufacturing facilities interchangeably. Disagreeable conditions including odors heat cold noise etc. may be experienced. In addition candidates:
- Must be willing and able to work rotating or steady 2nd shift as required.
- Must have the ability to work weekends for oncall duties on a rotation basis as needed.
- Must be willing and able to wear all required PPE (personal protective equipment) including protective garments and respirators.
- Must be willing and able to work at elevated heights (e.g. elevated walkways grating platforms ladders scaffolding etc. and within confined spaces.
- Ability to perform physically demanding tasks repetitively for extended periods of time (i.e. lifting (up to 35 pounds) walking climbing stooping standing pushing and/or pulling) with or without reasonable accommodation.
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BMS has a diverse occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes siteessential sitebydesign fieldbased and remotebydesign jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:
Siteessential roles require 100 of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Sitebydesign roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50 onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration innovation productivity and a positive Company culture. For fieldbased and remotebydesign roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.
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