Maintenance Mechanic II

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Full Time Manual Labor E Brunswick, NJ, US

3 days ago Requisition

Job Summary:

The Maintenance Mechanic II is responsible for performing advanced troubleshooting, preventative and predictive maintenance, and complex repairs on specialized oral dose manufacturing and automated packaging equipment within a cGMP environment. The Maintenance Mechanic II must be able to operate with a high degree of technical autonomy to ensure minimal downtime and maximum operational safety.

Reporting Relationships

• This position has no direct reports.

Essential Functions:

• Perform advanced mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, or automation controls troubleshooting and repair of oral dose production processing equipment, including blenders, mixers, mills, high-shear granulators, fluid bed dryers, tablet presses, tablet pan coaters, and encapsulation machines
• Diagnose and repair complex automated packaging lines, including slat fillers, inline and rotary labelers, induction sealers, coders, vision systems, serialization equipment, and case packers
• Troubleshoot basic electrical control circuits, motor drives (VFD’s), and input/output signals related to Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s)
• Replace motors, AC/DC drives, proximity sensors, photo-eyes, and heating elements
• Make routine, periodic, or special inspections to determine repair and maintenance work necessary to prevent breakdowns of facilities, machinery, and equipment.
• Perform preventative or predictive maintenance for Manufacturing and Facility utility equipment. Complete necessary documentation to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Complete required equipment documentation accurately within the site CMMS to ensure regulatory compliance
• Perform repair and maintenance investigations to identify equipment or process-related issues that may impact product quality or batch records and perform necessary documentation for quality records
• Monitor and perform technical servicing of specialized facility utility equipment, including dust collectors, air compressors, boilers, and HVAC equipment
• Support general plant facilities maintenance tasks as needed to maintain a safe and compliant environment
• Manage service requests with specialized vendors and contractors
• Adhere to all safety and cGMP standards and guidelines, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), confined space entry, and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements. Be a model for performing maintenance activities in a safe manner.
• All other job-related duties as assigned.

Specialized Skills and Knowledge:

• Ability to read and interpret complex mechanical blueprints, pneumatic schematics, or electrical diagrams
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills in English
• Must complete departmental training for SOP’s, cGMP’s, and any required safety qualifications
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Experience and

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Trade School, Technical School, or associate degree preferred in an industrial maintenance discipline, mechatronics, electrical systems, or mechanical technology
• Basic electrical systems knowledge required.
• Basic to intermediate PLC’s and automation controls knowledge and experience a plus
• Minimum 5 years of experience in more than one of the maintenance trades: carpentry, plumbing, painting, machine and equipment repair, electrical and forklift operation.
• 5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing. Oral solid dose dosage (OSD) experience required (granulation & drying, tablet compression, encapsulation, coating, packaging)

These are the skills, traits, qualities or characteristics that contribute to a person’s ability to perform responsibilities in an organization. Examples include but are not limited to: decision making, collaboration, leadership, communication, problem solving, adaptability and initiative. You must list the three most critical competencies.

1.Communication

2.Advanced Problem Solving and Technical Diagnostics

4. Multitasking

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