Responsibilities
· Ensures maximum uptime of manufacturing equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements.
· Provide continuous feedback on preventive maintenance effectivity and improvements to the instructions based on usage and experience.
· Executes scheduled Preventive Maintenance on manufacturing equipment in timely manner to always meet due dates.
· Works with manufacturing to monitor and quickly resolve technical issues on manufacturing equipment.
· Perform or assist with any production operation to maintain work flow or prevent downtime per production requests.
· With minimal supervision, performs moderately complex testing, troubleshooting, debugging, installation and repair of components, sub-assemblies and systems to isolate root cause and suggest remedies.
· Performs in-house inspection, maintenance and cleaning of all tooling required for changeovers within all areas of production.
· Prepares and provides manufacturing with tooling required for changeovers per production schedule.
· Execute repeatable setup procedures, maintains and cleans semi-complex manufacturing equipment and performs equipment alignment for each size/product. Must know all setup requirements for manufacturing lots.
· Must be able to identify issues encountered during day to day tasks, diagnose its cause and develop and implement a solution.
· Ensures equipment/tooling is properly calibrated / inspected before using.
Job Description
· Reads and follows SOPs, work instructions and protocols. Contributes to the development and improvement of these documents.
· Accurately documents changes to any equipment used in the development, testing or manufacture of products as per respective SOPs, i.e. in logbooks, work orders, data entry, data sheets, etc.
· Verify GMPs and safety standards are maintained at all times and take action and/or follow-up when deficiencies are noted.
· Follow lockout/tag out procedures.
· Maintains a clean, orderly and organized work environment. Practices safe work habits and completes required safety and environmental hazard training. Able to interpret MSDS sheets.
· May work closely with engineers or other technical team members during process development using limited documentation and only general support. May offer feedback and improvement recommendations based upon findings.
· With necessary guidance, records test procedures and results, numerical and graphical data, and recommendations for changes in product or test method.
· Performs updates to the SOPs related to role, as well as to PM instructions.
· Able to use metrology equipment (indicators, comparators, microscopes, micrometers, etc.).
· Ability to multitask and assess priorities.
· Able to read and understand engineering drawings. AutoCAD or SolidWorks skills are desired.
· Communicates effectively with personnel at all levels and effectively participate in a team environment, particularly for effective shift transitions.
· Inform appropriate personnel of improvement ideas, problems or concerns.
· Must be able to work additional hours, or beyond standard schedule, including holidays and weekends with little or no notice.
· Maintains Noven’s compliance training.
Qualifications
Competencies:
· Must have intermediate knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems.
· Strong writing and oral skill as well as technical editing skills.
· Ability to work independently with minimal supervision within established procedures, providing efficient, effective and reliable services.
· Ability to work with internal and external constituents
· Able to make appropriate decisions with minimal intervention
· Knowledge of proper power tools usage.
· Ability to contribute to a team environment.
Education / Experience:
Associate’s Degree (AA or AS) or equivalent; or trade/technical schooling and 5-9 years of related experience and/or training; or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Pharmaceutical industry work experience is a plus. Ability to use computer and associated software.
Pay: $30.00 - $32.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
