All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.
The Process Mechanic Apprentice will learn to perform the job of a Process Mechanic to perform mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and troubleshooting and repair of packaging and process machinery through the completion of a comprehensive virtual classroom and on-the-job learning program. The Process Mechanic Apprentice will do so while following FDA regulations, cGMPs, OSHA requirements, company practices and company policies.
Responsibilities
Perform Line change over, set-up, start-up, including vision system training and data collection.
Identify parts needed for repairs using parts manual for specific equipment and will assemble requisition for supervisor to order parts.
Responsible for on-going preventative maintenance of machinery or equipment
Required skills include, but are not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, troubleshooting and repair of packaging and process equipment.
Maintain, repair, and troubleshoot electronics on all production equipment on the process and packaging lines to minimize production downtime.
Use computer and logic controllers to perform system analysis of equipment.
Troubleshoot and repair PLC, VFD, Servos, motors, sensors, temperature control loops, etc...
Troubleshoot vision systems and automated weight checkers
Fabricate and install simple control systems to enhance line performance.
Perform changeover of packaging line equipment from one size and product to another accurately documenting the activities in accordance with procedures.
Ability to be a team player; works cooperatively with others to solve problems and proactively helps others when assistance is needed.
Experience in FDA regulated environment preferred but not required
Shift flexibility per business needs, and willingness to work overtime
Demonstrated ability to be flexible and open to change, self-directed, motivated, and task oriented
Make effective decisions and take action based on deductive reasoning and potential product impact.
Identify improvement opportunities in given processes / procedures
Possess strong team skills with the ability to promote clear and thorough communication both written and oral as well as through electronic means.
Must be able to be attain and retain gown qualified status
Qualifications
High school degree, with 0-2 years of relevant mechanical experience; or an equivalent combination of advanced education and experience. Experience in an aseptic/pharmaceutical packaging environment preferred.