Maintenance Mechanic, 2nd Shift (Mon - Thurs 4:00pm - 2:30am)

• Set-up, maintain and modify manufacturing/packaging and facilities equipment as required.
• Diagnose and perform routine troubleshooting and repair work on equipment, utilities and mechanical controls systems as assigned.
• When circumstances dictate, set-up and operate machine shop equipment including lathes, vertical/horizontal milling machines, drill presses, surface grinders and polishers, band and cut-off saws and miscellaneous hand power tools.
• Perform standard shop computations relating to dimensions, tooling, feeds, and speeds, layout and check work in process using various precision measuring devices to obtain close tolerances and maintain quality standards.
• Work under limited supervision and must be able to interpret and carry out detailed written or verbal instructions including work orders, blueprints, drawings and sketches related to the operation, maintenance, repair, or modification of production and facilities equipment control and power systems while exercising judgement and discretion in the most advantageous manner.
• Possess knowledge of working properties of common-stock materials, metallic and non-metallic.
• Use special tools, jigs, or fixtures, as necessary to accomplish desired results.
• Disassemble equipment for repair, maintenance, modification, and/or training; reassemble the equipment, check for proper operation.
• Ensure compliance with cGMPs, OSHA, DEA, and any other regulatory guidelines and Company policies that may apply.
• Braze, torch cut, weld, or silver solder as require; Design, build, and/or procure parts as needed for both maintenance and quality/cost driven projects.
• Train maintenance staff as required, to operate, repair, maintain, and/or modify production and facilities equipment. Provides technical solutions to daily production and facilities problems.
• Create, review, audit, and edit applicable maintenance practices and procedures.
• Train manufacturing, packaging, and facilities equipment operators on matters relating to improved equipment operation and troubleshooting.
• Perform other related assignments and duties as required and assigned.

• Six or more years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical/food production or a similar industry.

• A.A.S in Instrumentation/Industrial Electronics Technology or closely related area combined with and four or more years of relevant experience.

• Demonstrated experience in instrumentation, electronic, and electrical power maintenance, repair, modification, and installation of high-speed pharmaceutical/food production or a similar industry and facilities related equipment and systems including, but not limited to, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic power and control devices.
• Must be able to assess power and control issues, formulate and evaluate possible solutions, and implement changes as required.
• Must possess good communication (verbal and written) skills.
• Experience with PLCs, ladder logic, as well as all types of electric and pneumatic instrumentation including all phases of traceable calibration programs.
• Must have knowledge of cGMPs, OSHA, and other regulations related and pertaining to safe, efficient, effective, and compliant plant equipment operation and equipment repair in a pharmaceutical/food production facility.

• Demonstrated advanced or expert level of knowledge, skills, and abilities in oral solid dose (OSD) pharmaceuticals. OSD process areas included: Pharmacy/Dispensing, Granulation/Blending, Compression, Bead Coating, Extrusion, Encapsulation, and Coating; Packaging Serialization.

• Occasionally, transport materials using manual, and power assisted vehicles including manually pushing and pulling drums, totes, boxes, and pallets
• Frequently push, lift and maneuver boxes and materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work standard schedule of 10hours a day, Monday-Thursday and overtime as needed; Position may require being “on-call” and working some weekends.

Purdue Pharma