Mechanic, Packaging Department (Blister)- 2nd Shift

We are seeking to hire a 2nd Shift Mechanic I, II, or III to join our Packaging Team. 

If any of the below describes you, we would love to meet you!   

JOB SUMMARY 

The Packaging Mechanic I, II, or III is a key member of the packaging team, and is responsible for repairs, maintenance of equipment in the Packaging Department, and ensuing that all department equipment functions properly to meet production requirements.  The Mechanic also maintains equipment to meet SOP and cGMP specifications, troubleshoots, and diagnoses equipment failure able to source problems and repair equipment.  This Mechanic should be proficient in dismantling and reassembling equipment and using appropriate tools to perform repairs. 

RESPONSIBILITIES AND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES 

• Works in a team environment with management to ensure departmental goals are prioritized and met.
• Gives direction and support to the other mechanics when needed.
• Ensures that machines are properly maintained and PM’s are performed and documented monthly.
• Serves as primary troubleshooter for all equipment in the department. Contacts equipment vendors when mechanical problems arise.
• Performs required analysis of all electrical, electronic and mechanical components in the event of equipment failure.
• Establish and perform preventive maintenance on all equipment to ensure proper operation and minimal downtime.
• Performs set-ups and changeovers of all machines in accordance with schedule demands.
• Advises packaging management of equipment performance, problems and status.
• Participates in the installation and debugging of new or modified equipment.
• Follows department SOP’s, cGMP and safety practices. 
• Maintains proper documentation in accordance with SOP’s.
• Must perform and successfully complete all trainings in Master Control.                                                                                                                                                                       
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS 

• Level will depend on combination of formal training and years’ of related experience; minimum requirement of High School Diploma, Technical School Certificate plus one (1) year related mechanic experience or equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Pharmaceutical manufacturing experience preferred. 
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence and other communication. Ability to write reports, memos and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information required.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.  Other math skills may apply.
• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving concrete variables in standardized situations. 

Physical Demands 

• The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hand and fingers, to manipulate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear. 

• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color, peripheral, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. 

Adare Pharma is an equal opportunity employer & prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, disability, marital & veteran status.  

PRINCIPALS ONLY 

NO AGENCIES OR THIRD PARTIES