Production Maintenance Mechanical Technician - 2nd shift (Monday - Friday 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM)

At Argenta, we’re more than a company — we’re a global team, dedicated to healthier animals. We believe that when their lives are made better, we're all the better for it.

Founded in 2006, we support companies big and small to develop and manufacture health products for pets and livestock. Our trusted, innovative solutions and services cover every stage of the process, from molecule to market.

We’re in a unique position. We are the world’s only combined contract research and contract development and manufacturing organization (CRO/CDMO) dedicated to animal health.

Our uniqueness means:

• We are ambitious, growing and building a ‘one team’ culture, guided by our values.
  • We are team players;
  • We are doers;
  • We are customer-centric;
  • We are innovators.

We value diversity, as a global company, we get the richness of working with different people in different places whether it be location, stages of their career, their development, their role. We believe that when everyone works together and puts their best “paw” forward we will make the lives of the animals we care for, better.

With bases in New Zealand, the US, the UK and Europe, our 900 colleagues are driven by our partnership approach and purpose: Healthy Animals. Let’s Make It Happen, Together.

TEAM PLAYERS who want to DO great work and find INNOVATIVE ways to make animals lives better through our CUSTOMER CENTRIC efforts should apply. 

Argenta is currently looking to fill the role Production Maintenance Mechanical Technician at our Shawnee, KS location.

Responsibilities

1. Support manufacturing by troubleshooting industrial manufacturing machinery and providing resolution for process equipment malfunctions.  Perform GMP preventive maintenance on production equipment.  Provide support for production related projects. 
2. Continuously maintain production machinery with the objective of improving system performance and efficiency.  Perform equipment repairs for production areas and assist with the installation, verification and startup of new machinery and processes.  Repair and fabricate manufacturing equipment parts on the production floor or in the machine/weld shop. 
3. Comply with all workplace standards and safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout, Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and other company guidelines.  Safe work practices must be used in manufacturing and machine shop environments. 
4. Accurately perform GMP activities, such as preventive maintenance for manufacturing equipment, and correctly document these activities in both hardcopy and electronic formats.  Maintain good organization and housekeeping. 
5. Directly support the production and shutdown schedules outlined by Operations and complete scheduled maintenance activities and work orders from the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for safe and efficient manufacturing of quality products. 
6. Take ownership of training opportunities and develop competencies such as technical skills, communication skills, and customer (production) support skills to enhance pharmaceutical production support.   
7. Provide input on recommended spare parts needed for equipment and properly document parts usage.  Assist in developing and maintaining maintenance safety procedures and SOPs. 
8. Perform other duties as trained and assigned. 

Requirements

1. A minimum of (2) years accredited/certified training (i.e. vo-tech) in mechanical technologies (machining, welding, and shop fabrication). 
2. A minimum of (3) years industrial hands-on experience maintaining production machinery in a manufacturing environment.   Maintenance experience supporting industrial PLC-controlled manufacturing machinery and other equipment such as pumps, tanks, and piping systems.  Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills to accurately diagnose and repair multiple types of manufacturing equipment.  
3. Experience using hand and power tools for equipment repairs.  Must have machining and welding experience fabricating and repairing parts using a metal lathe, vertical end mill, and MIG/TIG welder.  Hands-on experience repairing and fabricating parts in a machine shop for completion of repairs on manufacturing equipment.   
4. Must be able to rotate to any shift based upon production support needs and training opportunities.  Must be able to work overtime based on production schedule and as requested. 
5. Must have excellent organization and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in both individual and team environments.  Good written and verbal communication skills in English required. 
6. Good personal computer skills, including the use of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel required.  Previous experience using SAP helpful. 
7. The incumbent must have the aptitude to perform the following actions: 
8. Calculating math problems, technical reading and writing at a high school level. 
9. Using analytical skills for troubleshooting various types of industrial machines and their controls. 
10. Read/interpret/follow instructions regarding workplace documentation such as SOPs, equipment manuals, and work instructions. 
11. Using both U.S. and E.U. formats of machine specifications, P&ID schematics, mechanical drawings, and technical manuals. 

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience working in a pharmaceutical environment.
2. Basic electronic skills and experience use of some electronic diagnostic equipment. 
3. Experience using a CMMS for preventive maintenance activities.

Argenta has strongly embedded company values which is key to who we are and how we deliver. We offer an opportunity to work for a successful and rapidly expanding global business where your input will be valued.  At Argenta we are a hard-working group who really enjoy the people we work with each day. That is why we support our people through strong culture, great benefits, and opportunity for growth.

Argenta is an equal opportunity employer

To find out more about Argenta, click here: www.argentaglobal.com