Maintenance Technician - Injection Molding

About the company

With sales of €700m and 3,300 employees worldwide, Nemera is one of the leading global manufacturers of complex drug delivery systems for the pharmaceutical industry, offering patients a broad product portfolio which includes inhalation devices, injection devices, nasal and dermal pumps, and ophthalmic delivery devices. Nemera has built long-lasting, strong relationships with leading global pharmaceutical companies by providing high-quality development, industrialization, and manufacturing services. Nemera develops and manufactures its own IP product platforms and also offers fully custom developments and contract manufacturing. Manufacturing sites are located in the US, France, Germany, Brazil, and Poland. The headquarters and Innovation Center for early device design and development are located in France (Lyon).

Schedule

12-hour rotating shift, 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and safe work area and report any unsafe working conditions
• Read, use, and interpret measuring devices, gauges, and inspection tools
• Perform all required preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment
• Actively participate on teams and offer suggestions for improvement
• Answer machine alarms as they occur and identify and address the root cause
• Follow all 5S guidelines
• Perform and document inspections per cGMP for work instruction sheets, device history sheet records, and work instruction sheet tables
• Follow all Lock Out/Tag Out rules
• Diagnose and troubleshoot pneumatic, electrical, or mechanical malfunctions on a variety of machines
• Adjust assembly machine units for major/minor lot production operations following department specifications
• Repair and maintain electrical controls on equipment (molding, assembly, and packaging machines), including servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines and devices primarily on the basis of electronic principles
• Upload programs to controls in the event of program loss or CPU replacement
• Repair robot arms and controls, including replacing bad boards, motors, encoders, etc.
• Calibrate and adjust robot pick-and-place locations if needed
• Conduct TPM activities as required
• Input maintenance work orders into the Computerized Maintenance Management Software (SAP)
• Monitor processes, show awareness of issues, and demonstrate corrective actions to address those issues
• Perform weekly, monthly, and as-required preventive maintenance (PM)
• Perform root cause analysis for safety, quality, and processing issues
• Suggest ways to improve the efficiency and safety of work and environment
• Comply with all company policies
• Fluently operate presses, robots, and auxiliary equipment to diagnose malfunctions and verify repairs
• Troubleshoot and locate the source of problems by observing equipment operation
• Brainstorm with other maintenance personnel and outside technical support as needed
• Restore damaged or malfunctioning equipment to operation by repairing, replacing, and/or adjusting electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Control downtime by scheduling repairs with the Maintenance Manager
• Maintain good communications with the Maintenance Manager
• Maintain an ongoing list of projects with timelines to be addressed and completed
• Assist other maintenance personnel as needed
• Conserve maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results
• Ensure work is completed with technical excellence, and in an efficient and cost-effective fashion
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 3 or more years of experience in a technical, hands-on position
• Strong math, reading, and communication skills required
• Experience with injection molding required
• Knowledge of PLC programming and troubleshooting (AB, Koyo, Omron, Mitsubishi, etc.)
• Experience in hydraulics and pneumatics required
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications required; SAP experience preferred
• Ability to work independently from verbal and/or written instructions required
• Must understand Lean Manufacturing concepts
• Must be mechanically inclined and have the ability to use basic hand tools
• Must have strong hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity

Work environment

• Clean manufacturing environment that may include moderate noise levels
• Required appropriate PPE and cleanroom apparel
• Ability to regularly lift up to 40 lbs with repetitive movements
• Ability to push and pull items
• Ability to stand and/or walk constantly during the shift
• Ability to climb up and down ladders

Pay

Position range: $25.00 – $40.00 USD hourly (range believed in good faith at time of posting; may be modified in the future).

Additional information

At Nemera, we prioritize patients when creating drug delivery devices, understanding that accurate dosing and ergonomics are crucial for treatment adherence. Joining Nemera means becoming part of a team that enjoys working together and consistently delivers on its commitments. We take pride in our work because it improves patients’ lives. We offer varied jobs in an international group; learn more at www.nemera.net. Nemera has a Referral Program — if you know someone at Nemera, have them submit you as a referral prior to applying. All information will be kept confidential. This company is required by federal law to hire only persons who can establish they are eligible to work in the United States.