Machine Repair Technician (3rd Shift)
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Job Location:
Kalamazoo, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
States considered: Michigan
Position Summary
Working within a Reliability-Based Maintenance environment the Machine Repair Technician is responsible for maintaining the companys formulation filling packaging utility and facility equipment and systems. The role executes preventive and corrective maintenance improvements and modifications; drives troubleshooting and root-cause analysis with Operations; supports OEE improvement; reads and applies drawings/blueprints; and obtains and maintains aseptic certification.
Position Responsibilities:
Perform preventive maintenance repairs improvements and modifications to production utility and facility equipment including fillers pick-and-place robots cartoners case packers pumps air compressors boilers and other mechanical equipment.
Provide training on maintenance of mechanical equipment and systems in compliance with company standards procedures and government regulations (SOPs GMPs GLPs PSM etc.).
Serve as maintenance advisor to provide input on equipment design parts and material selection documentation testing problem solving maintenance requirements project scope and follow-up.
Assess priorities and make decisions related to troubleshooting and diagnostics of equipment operations; work closely with Operations to determine root cause and establish proper corrective actions.
Conduct assembly repair and proactive maintenance for packaging manufacturing utility and facility equipment and systems in a cost-effective manner.
Proactively review equipment operation to determine deficiencies or improvements to increase OEE.
Read and understand drawings/blueprints and use this knowledge for installation/repair of new and existing equipment.
Obtain and maintain aseptic certification.
Document work performed and produce effective project reports and presentations.
Interact daily or frequently with Engineering Director Maintenance Manager Production Management and Supervision Engineers Quality Operations Maintenance Technicians Production Operators Contractors and Vendors.
Safely operate company vehicles; pass testing to obtain and maintain a Forklift license.
Experience and Education:
Journeyman Certificate with 35 years experience in a manufacturing environment; or Technical/Vocational School diploma with 58 years of machine repair or machinist-related work experience.
Valid drivers license required to operate company vehicles; ability to pass the test to obtain a Forklift license.
Possess a good understanding of the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry and operations along with technical proficiency.
Demonstrated knowledge in relevant technical areas.
Solid understanding of GMP manufacturing processes equipment and facilities.
Cognizance of state-of-the-art technology in the industry to ensure the company utilizes current technology.
Required Skills:
Good communication and organizational skills; able to interact with all levels of the organization.
Ability to articulate issues and solutions to the team; produce effective project reports and presentations.
Analyze problems and determine appropriate corrective and preventive actions with minimal assistance.
Capable of simultaneously managing multiple assignments; prioritizes own work.
Flexible and responsive to changes.
Use precision measuring devices and machinists shop tools.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift 4050 lbs unassisted.
Regular bending twisting reaching climbing ladders kneeling and use of powered lifts.
Ability to work in tight spaces and varying temperatures for extended periods.
Frequent repetitive motion of wrists hands and fingers.
Colleague will work in a facility that manufactures Cephalosporins and must not be Cephalosporin sensitive
Ability to work scheduled 40 hours and overtime as needed.
Travel between campuses as work orders arise.
Gowning requires balancing for a short time on one leg to the next.
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