Line Mechanic

Job purpose

The Packaging Mechanic provides technical support by maintaining, repairing, setting-up, performing machine adjustments to equipment pertaining to the production of Sun drug products including but not limited to filling, packaging and compounding and Facilities equipment and is responsible for performance of the production lines.

• Apply mechanical and electrical knowledge to perform maintenance related activities including setup, changeover, operating, troubleshooting, repair of pharmaceutical packaging, compounding, and all supporting auxiliary equipment
• Perform preventative maintenance and execute planned repair to improve equipment reliability and packaging efficiency. This includes but is not limited to ensuring all repairs are completed as per the appropriate equipment manuals without deviating from validated parameters. Must comply with safe lock‑out procedures, impact assessments of any repair and repair work order documentation.
• Precision set up of printing and vision inspection system for serialization products.
• Follow defined process for MES and SAP.
• Develop and execute continuous improvement projects with a focus on improving safety, quality and efficiency.
• Assist with the training of new hires (line service technicians, operators and mechanics).
• Provide training and guidance to line operators and line technicians ensuring the equipment is operated in a safe manner.
• Provide troubleshooting training to line service technicians and operators to minimize intermittent downtime.
• Assist with the design review and FAT for new equipment and upgrade legacy equipment.
• Execute Validation protocols.
• Monitor and advise management /mechanic lead hand regarding low stock for critical spare parts as well as consumable inventory items.
• Complete GMP documentation right first time in batch records and other relevant GMP documents.
• Complete all training assignments and maintain personal training records.
• Programming and troubleshooting of PLC control systems.
• Installation and programming of VFDs.
• Set-up & initialization and monitoring & control devices.
• Troubleshoot and maintain drives, electrical controls, electronic circuitry and related processes.
• Update electrical drawing and documentation to ensure accuracy and availability.
• Execute projects under the guidance of engineering related to electrical systems.
• Support implementation of new control systems and applications such as serialization, automations, data backup, etc.
• Provide support for the installation and upgrade of PLC based hardware and software.
• Identify potential or existing flaws, perform troubleshooting based on CAD formats.
• Ability to read and understand electrical wiring diagrams, technical documents, schematic design specifications.
• Analyze, diagnose, maintain, and repair direct digital control system components.

Additional responsibility (Only applicable to customer facing roles)

Report any adverse event received from customers for company products to the pharmacovigilance department / Drug Safety on the same day or within 1 business day.

• Excellent command of the English Language, strong written and oral communication skills with ability to interact with all shop floor employees on a daily basis.
• Sound trouble shooting and root cause analysis skills.
• Understanding of the operation of PLCs (Allen Bradley, Seimens, Elau, Omron etc). The understanding should include reading of blue prints for the input/output modules, exterior devices (switches, push buttons, relay coils, solenoids, etc). Software operating within the PLC, Rockwell Automation Logix5, 500, 5000, Elau Max-4 and Pac Drive systems, etc. Good working knowledge of pneumatics.
• Ability to read and analyze blue prints, drawings and technical manual.
• Strong computer skills with ability to manage full cycle processing of work orders.
• Ability to work effectively in a team‑based environment.
• Ability to analyze a situation and formulate a methodical approach to effectively correct and when appropriate, escalate the problem in order to prevent/reduce line downtime.

• Dual Ticketed Industrial Electrician (442A) and Industrial Mechanic…