Packaging Maintenance Mechanic - Weekend Shift

Join to apply for the Packaging Maintenance Mechanic - Weekend Shift Friday - Sunday (6:00 AM - 6:30 PM) role at Purdue Pharma L.P.

Purdue Pharma L.P. and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market medications to meet the evolving needs of healthcare professionals, patients, and caregivers. We were founded by physicians, and we are currently led by a physician. Beyond our efforts to provide quality medications, Purdue is committed to supporting national, regional and local collaborations to drive innovations in patient care. Privately held, Purdue is pursuing a pipeline of new medications through internal research & development and strategic industry partnerships.

For close to two decades Purdue has engaged in many initiatives to stem prescription opioid abuse. We are committed to bringing lifesaving relief to communities and individuals suffering from substance use disorder and overdose. We are currently developing or supporting the development of two essential life-saving opioid overdose reversal medications and have the capability to manufacture others for medication assisted treatment.

Providing these medicines has the potential to improve and save countless lives.

We are driven by our purpose:
Compassion for patients and excellence for science inspire our pursuit of new medicines. We are building an exciting path forward, and we are committed to recruiting a dedicated team of professionals who advance our expertise through a commitment to Purdue’s Values:
Integrity and Courage
, underpinned by Innovation
, and always in Collaboration with each other.

At Purdue Pharma and our subsidiaries, you have a unique career opportunity to work differently, uncover and seize new opportunities, and take a hands-on, ownership approach to your work. We go beyond traditional roles and find creative ways to extend our skills and interests, challenging ourselves to contribute in different, meaningful ways. We strive to create an environment where you can bring your best to work each day.

We welcome the opportunity to have you on our team!

* Please note position is for the Weekend Shift: Friday - Sunday (6:00 AM - 6:30 PM)

The Packaging Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for the setup, diagnosing, adjustment, and repair of all oral solid dosage, pharmaceutical packaging equipment. Maintenance Mechanics will perform routine preventative maintenance to minimize equipment downtime and ensure the product produced is of the highest quality. This role will require routine documentation pertaining to downtime, spare parts, and preventative maintenance performed. This role will also assist with equipment changeovers.

• Ensure proper set-up and operation of oral solid dosage packaging such as but not limited to: descrambler, desiccant feeder, induction sealer, re-torquers, labelers, and outserter.
• Perform packaging equipment preventative maintenance as required.
• Ensure proper cleaning and assembly of the packaging equipment.
• Perform changeover of packaging equipment for different products including bottle size and format changes.
• Troubleshoot and correct mechanical issues as they occur.
• Ensure proper execution of batch records and standard operating procedures.
• Operate equipment as needed to ensure continuous operation of equipment.
• Function as Lead Technician (SME) in the production areas with a strong understanding of operating all equipment to achieve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• 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 packaging equipment control and power systems while exercising judgement and discretion in the most advantageous manner.
• Assist in the installation, modification, commissioning, and qualification/validation of equipment.
• Assist Pharmaceutical Technology with new product introductions and provide feedback of processing requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and process knowledge in the training of new operations personnel.
• Contact equipment/supply vendors as needed to resolve problems and ensure limited downtime due…