Maintenance Technician (electrical / mechanical maintenance)

Description:

• The Maintenance Technician 2 is responsible for direct support of all manufacturing process equipment at the client Manufacturing Facility. This role involves performance of Preventive and Corrective maintenance by mechanical and/or electrical troubleshooting of specialized and highly automated process equipment. The candidate is also required to be an active contributor to failure root cause analysis, continuous improvement of departmental systems and infrastructure, and the Production Maintenance team. These responsibilities have the ultimate goal of supporting production to achieve output goals by maintaining the equipment to perform as designed thereby delivering a quality product.

Primary Duties

• Performs, documents, and improves procedures and Preventative Maintenance Activities.
• Adherence to FDA Regulations, GMP, ISO, HSE (OSHA), Department Procedures, and Manufacturing Directions.
• Ensures the most recent information related to maintenance and reliability is communicated and/or documented for compliance, history, and reliability.
• Strive towards continuous improvement of Preventative Maintenance procedures in pursuit of failure prevention and increased efficiency.
• Maintains / Operates and troubleshoots highly automated mechanical and electrical systems with minimal supervision within a team environment.
• Performs corrective maintenance activities as necessary and in compliance with site documentation and change control requirements.
• Ensures that the automated mechanical and electrical systems meets and exceeds the Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) goals determined by World Class Manufacturing standards to support business demands.
• Ensures manufacturing line is operating at optimum level for a GMP environment in a Safe mode while meeting production goals.
• Champion root cause analysis and continuous improvement to equipment/systems driving toward increasing reliability and minimizing the incidence of unplanned downtime to production equipment.

Additional Data:

• Direct support of high speed automated process equipment operating 24/7 2-2-3 schedule.
• Minimum of 100 million bottles manufactured annually
• - 400,000 bottles manufactured per business day

Experience

• Associates degree in electronics technology or related trade with 2 years’ experience in electrical / mechanical maintenance or troubleshooting and repairing mechanical and electrical systems.
• OR- 4 years of experience in electrical and mechanical maintenance or troubleshooting and repairing mechanical and electrical systems in lieu of degree.
• Experience working in a cGMP/Regulated environment desired.
• Ability to read ladder logic, troubleshoot and repair PLC’s, electrical systems, AC/DC drive systems, and mechanical systems desired. Proficiency in machining, welding, and fabricating a plus.
• Experienced in the operation of high speed, highly automated, automated mechanical and electrical systems (preferably in a regulated environment within the last 6 years) desired.

Basic Computer Skills required; must be experienced and proficient in the use of:

• Email
• Windows Operating Systems
• Basic Microsoft Office tools (specifically Word & Excel)

• Excellent documentation and communication skills (written & verbal).
• Strong attention to detail and GMP experience (including knowledge of change control, validation, and commissioning processes) desired.
• Ability to work successfully autonomously, as an active contributor on a team/shift.
• Demonstrated leadership behaviors and skills and a willingness to work towards driving improvement within and external to the department, as a Maintenance & Reliability team representative.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrates the behaviors of being a self-starter who is organized, detailed, conscientious, and ambitious.
• Models behaviors such as being a team player with a positive attitude, approaching projects/tasks with a sense of ownership, and developing and improving the skill level and behaviours of others.
• Performs and documents preventative maintenance activities with an eye towards constant improvement of existing procedures/processes.
• Performs documentation requirements in a cGMP compliant manner in accordance with applicable Quality Policies.
• Responsible to follow all site Safety Policies/OSHA policies including requirements as related to personal protection equipment as needed to perform routine and non-routine duties.
• Performs documentation requirements in a cGMP compliant manner in accordance with Quality Policies.
• Takes an active/leading role in continuous equipment improvement as well as infrastructure improvement toward the implementation of sustainable reliability-based maintenance program.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in addition to autonomously as required.
• Proficient in the use of computers and Microsoft Office tools (Word & Excel).
• Effectively communicates within the team both verbally and written.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Check if applicable Ability to remain in stationary position, often standing, for prolonged periods.
• Ability to ascend/descend stairs, ladders, ramps, and the like.
• Ability to wear PPE correctly most of the day.
• Ability to operate heavy machinery.
• Ability to adjust or move objects up to 50 pounds in all directions.

Notes:

Shift: 7p-7:30a, A Shift (2-2-3 rotation)

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Rotating shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to Commute:

• Durham, NC 27712 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Durham, NC 27712: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $22