What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machinist position at Gerresheimer?
Company Summary: Gerresheimer is an innovative systems and solutions provider and a global partner for the pharma, biotech and cosmetic industries. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of pharmaceutical containment solutions, drug delivery systems and medical devices as well as solutions for the health industry. The product range includes digital solutions for therapy support, medication pumps, syringes, pens, auto-injectors and inhalers as well as vials, ampoules, tablet containers, infusion, dropper and syrup bottles and more. Gerresheimer ensures the safe delivery and reliable administration of drugs to the patient. With 35 production sites in 16 countries in Europe, America and Asia, Gerresheimer has a global presence and produces locally for regional markets. With around 12,000 employees, the company generated revenues of around €2bn in 2023. Gerresheimer AG is listed in the MDAX on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (ISIN: DE000A0LD6E6).
Position Summary: Under the direction of Maintenance Supervisor and/or Plant Supervision, depending on shift and current situation, performs a variety of all around manufacturing and facilities maintenance operations to ensure optimum production and quality. This position supports manufacturing by maintaining production equipment on both the hot and cold ends, troubleshoots equipment to determine if repair/replacement is necessary, and makes recommendations accordingly.
Essential Functions
Position Summary: Under the direction of Maintenance Supervisor and/or Plant Supervision, depending on shift and current situation, performs a variety of all around manufacturing and facilities maintenance operations to ensure optimum production and quality. This position supports manufacturing by maintaining production equipment on both the hot and cold ends, troubleshoots equipment to determine if repair/replacement is necessary, and makes recommendations accordingly.
Essential Functions
- Performs for general maintenance and repair of production equipment and facilities
- Troubleshoots and repairs breakdowns and equipment failures
- Performs machine line inspections to identify potential problems prior to breakdowns
- Responsible for performing major machine repairs and Preventative Maintenance on production equipment
- Performs job setups and changeovers on all forming machine, after forming handling and gauging hardware, vision systems, automatic packing and packaging equipment
- Communicates with incoming/outgoing maintenance personnel and shift supervisors for repair work priorities and schedules
- Assists setting up new equipment, ensures its satisfactory operation and instructs others to use the new equipment process properly
- Maintains all logs required by Maintenance personnel
- Observes all safety rules and regulations and performs job in a safe manner.
- Maintains acceptable standards of housekeeping
- Wears proper personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
- Demonstrates behavior that meets Gerresheimer Management System (GMS) Standards
- Prints legibly on all paperwork
- Performs other duties when required or requested
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Prior proven mechanical experience, work history or on-the job training
- Basic Computer skills
- Ability to read and write English
- Company issued forklift, pallet jack and scissor lift certification
