Packaging Mechanic - 2nd shift
Strides Pharma
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- Pay
- $25 to $30
- an hour
- Location
- Chestnut Ridge, NY
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 2
- 18 days ago
Career path
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About the company
Strides Pharma
Pharmaceuticals · 1,001 to 5,000 employees
What you'll do
- Perform preventive and predictive maintenance tasks on packaging equipment
- Perform condition-based monitoring and note problems or changes
- Assist with troubleshooting packaging equipment problems or breakdowns
- Assist with equipment cleanings and set-ups, including breaking down, cleaning, re-assembling, and startup
- Learn cGMP equipment maintenance with more senior technicians
- Complete assigned project work in a timely fashion
- Attend mandatory Production, Maintenance, and other meetings
What you need
- Learns and performs preventive and predictive maintenance tasks on all packaging equipment according to the frequency written in the SOP. Performs condition-based monitoring while PM's are being performed, and notes problems or changes in the comment section of the PM form. Adheres to Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) strategies utilizing a pro-active approach to minimize equipment downtime.
- Assists with troubleshooting problems or breakdowns on filling, printing, labeling &verification, case packing, capping & sealing, palletizing equipment and other packaging equipment in the department. May work on manufacturing equipment as required.
- Assists in Master Cleanings and/or set-ups of the equipment in packaging including breaking down, cleaning, re-assembling, and startup of the machines. .
- Education: a high school diploma or a professional certificate
Key skills
Basic schematicstechnical drawingsblueprintsElectricalHydraulicPneumaticsMechanicalPLCproblem solving abilitiesBasic computer skillshand toolsControl Precisionmanual dexterity
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Perks
- health coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- life and disability insurance
- paid time off
- Company Holidays
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POSITION SUMMARY
The Technician I, Reliability performs maintenance activities in accordance with approved procedures and implements effective corrective maintenance repairs to provide increased reliability. Learns to identify equipment or process deviations and refers deviations to the supervisor. May assist a more senior technician or supervisor in troubleshooting packaging equipment problems. Learns to apply skills and knowledge to increase efficiency, throughput and quality. Assists in equipment set ups, if applicable. Performs work tasks in such a manner as to not waste material or time. Performs all other duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Learns and performs preventive and predictive maintenance tasks on all packaging equipment according to the frequency written in the SOP. Performs condition-based monitoring while PM's are being performed, and notes problems or changes in the comment section of the PM form. Adheres to Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) strategies utilizing a pro-active approach to minimize equipment downtime.
Assists with troubleshooting problems or breakdowns on filling, printing, labeling &verification, case packing, capping & sealing, palletizing equipment and other packaging equipment in the department. May work on manufacturing equipment as required.
Assists in Master Cleanings and/or set-ups of the equipment in packaging including breaking down, cleaning, re-assembling, and startup of the machines. .
Partners with more senior technicians to learn cGMP equipment maintenance. Works with others assigned to tasks for the mutual benefit of the employer, team and individual. Participates as a team member by contributing to project success and sharing novel insights.
Conforms to all training requirements, including company required and machine specific training.
Follows all applicable SOPs, including, but not limited to, lock-out, tag-out and PPE requirements.
Completes project assigned work in a timely fashion.
Attends all Production, Maintenance, and other meetings when mandatory.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience
HS diploma or equivalent with related certification or
HS diploma or equivalent with 2-4 years’ related experience
Knowledge & Skills
Can develop and apply basic knowledge and skills in procedures, techniques, tools, materials and/or equipment needed for the position.
Ability to learn cGMP regulations
Ability to learn pharmaceutical maintenance and cGMP processes
Ability to learn to perform PM tasks and read basic schematics, technical drawings and/or blueprints.
Ability to learn set ups
Knowledgeable in one or more of the following areas:
Electrical
Hydraulic
Pneumatics
Mechanical
PLC
Basic math, writing skills, and excellent problem solving abilities
Basic computer skills
Ability to use hand tools
Control Precision - ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine to exact positions
Physical Requirements
Must be able to stand for long periods of time (12-hour shifts)
Lift at least 50 pounds
Climb ladders
Wear a respirator and pass associated respirator tests and/or requirements
Able to wear all required PPE, including safety glasses, ear plugs, and safety shoes
Reaction Time - ability to quickly respond with manual dexterity to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears
Dexterity - ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects
Vision - ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)
Hearing - ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health coverage, 401(k) with company match, life and disability insurance, paid time off and Company Holidays.