Maintenance Technician I - 1st shift

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Planning and organizing the mechanical steps required in the production of safe, quality products.
• Set-up/Operate Nutraceutical-processing and packaging equipment with functionality in conformance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), clean rooms, perform varied Preventive Maintenance duties, and equipment according to Standard Procedures.
• Performing set-up and adjustments to manufacturing/packaging equipment to ensure assigned machines run at peak efficiency and operations are within the cGMP guidelines and SOPs.
• Set-up/Operate miscellaneous related equipment, repair and/or report defects immediately.
• Clean and inspect contact parts for wear or damage.
• Responsible for signing off each equipment before being placed in operation, if necessary.
• Effective troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Maintaining and repairing all mechanical equipment pertaining to production, including but not limited to, filling, packaging and manufacturing equipment, in accordance with cGMP procedures
• Performing general facility maintenance such as plumbing, HVAC and electrical, as needed.
• Interacting with external vendors or contractors for services associated with the mechanical operations of production equipment and facilities.
• Must be able to prioritize task to best suit Operations.
• Maintaining spare parts inventory.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Adhering to all established Standard Operating Procedures and Safety Policies (i.e., lockout/tagout).
• Performing assigned preventive maintenance tasks for production equipment and facilities operations.
• Training new employees on Operating, Safety and Maintenance of equipment, SOPs and GMPs on an as needed basis.
• Perform other assigned duties as may be required in meeting company objectives
• Regular attendance is required.
• Communicate effectively with other departments within the organization and function within a team environment.
• Will be required to work overtime to complete PMs and/or repairs during downtime.

Minimum Requirements Previous experience and/or process knowledge in a Maintenance Role is a plus. Must be able to work at a fast pace to achieve daily goals. Must have mechanical aptitude and the ability to use basic hand tools. To perform this job successfully, individual is regularly required to stand, bend and requires using hands and arms to lift and reach and must be able to lift and move packages and material up to 50 lbs. Note: Work schedule may be changed and/or overtime mandatory as deemed necessary to preform maintenance and/or repairs.

Education and Experience This position requires a high school diploma or GED with a minimum of 3 years of experience as a mechanic in a GMP or Pharmaceutical environment

Supervisory Responsibilities: None