Operations Technician, Mechanical
Operations Technician, Mechanical
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Job Description
Job Description
Under the direction of the Operations Manager/Coach this person:
- 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.
Responsibilities:
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
Education Requirements:
High School diploma or equivalent required
AAS degree or higher in an Engineering Maintenance or Science field preferred
Required Experience and Skills:
- 2 years maintenance experience with a focus in industrial pharmaceutical food industry and/or laboratory equipment
Preferred Experience and Skills:
- Ability to read controller logic and electrical diagrams
- Experience with lock-out-tag-out (LOTO)
SAP/MES experience
#MSJR
Required Skills:
Analytical Problem Solving Analytical Problem Solving Biological Manufacturing Cleanroom Gowning Communication Computer Literacy Equipment Maintenance Equipment Troubleshooting General Safety GMP Operations Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Laboratory Processes Machinery Operation Maintenance Processes Manufacturing Quality Control Packaging Equipment Packaging Machinery Packaging Operations Packaging Processes Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Product Inspections Production Scheduling Productivity Improvements Quality Assurance Monitoring Regulatory Compliance 5 morePreferred Skills:
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RegularRelocation:
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
