What are the responsibilities and job description for the PS Production Mechanic 2 position at ALMAC Group?
Almac Group is currently seeking a 1st shift Production Mechanic 2 for our Audubon, PA location. The Production Mechanic is responsible for performing activities in support of production operations; specifically set-up, changeover, completing machine reports, first-level equipment trouble shooting, and maintenance of the production equipment.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Responsible for set-up/teardown of the production equipment as per approved procedures. This includes:
- All setup/teardown related activities performed as per the approved procedures.
- All setup/teardown activities properly documented on the associated batch record.
- All required machine reports printed and attached to the batch records in accordance with approved procedures.
- Responsible for completion of preventative maintenance on all production equipment as per approved work orders.
- Responsible for responding to production calls for high-level troubleshooting of production equipment. If root cause cannot be determined within given timelines, responsible for following engineering escalation plans.
- Responsible for identifying continuous improvement initiatives to minimize production downtime and optimize machine utilization.
Qualifications:
Required Experience / Education:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Three (3) years' experience as production mechanic, operator or set-up person in a manufacturing company
- General industrial mechanics, electrical troubleshooting on production equipment
- Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed
- Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
- Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
- Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
- Understand the use of hand and power tools, machine tools, and measuring instruments
Preferred Experience / Education:
- Technical or Trade School Degree
- Pharmaceutical packaging experience.
- Electrical wiring and controls experience.
- Pneumatics and hydraulics experience.
- Vision inspection system experience.
- Blister forming experience.
- Bottle filling experience.
- PLC Programming and troubleshooting.
- Ability to troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, controls.
- Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
What can Almac Group offer you?
- Medical, Vision & Dental benefits from the 1st of the month following start date
- 20 days PTO per year, accrued monthly following start date
- 12 holidays per year
- Company paid Long and Short-term disability along with Life Insurance
- 401k company contribution
- Professional development programs/ continuous learning opportunities
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Almac is an exceptional, award winning, drug development solutions provider at the forefront of the pharmaceutical industry. We are a privately owned organization that has organically grown over 50 years now employing 7,000 highly skilled personnel worldwide. Our US Headquarters is located at Souderton, PA with additional operations scattered around the US and Europe. 'Partnering to Advance Human Health' is more than just a tagline - it is our way of life.
Embracing diversity is at the heart of enhancing Almac Group's unique culture and reflects our fundamental belief that all people deserve equality, inclusivity and the opportunity for advancement. We are committed to cultivating a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive environment for all. Together, we will build on the strength in our diversity and deliver exceptional solutions to advance human health globally.
RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE NOTE: Almac will only accept applications from agencies/business partners that have been invited to work on this role through our portal. Candidate Resumes/CV's not submitted through our portal or directly to Hiring Managers will be considered unsolicited and no fee will be payable. Thank you for your cooperation.
Almac Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled - Proudly embracing diversity in all of its expressions.
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