Mechanical Technician

About the role

We are seeking a talented and motivated Mechanical Technician to monitor and maintain all production equipment on the production floor. Responsibilities include mechanical maintenance for high-speed filling, packaging, equipment component prep, and compounding. The role involves troubleshooting high-performance production equipment, evaluating critical spare parts, maintaining equipment logs and documentation per SOP and cGMP guidelines, completing corrective and preventive work orders, and performing equipment set-ups, changeovers, and repairs as needed. Collaboration with Operations and Engineering teams is essential to meet production objectives and site goals/KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain all production equipment on the production floor.
• Perform mechanical maintenance for high-speed filling, packaging, equipment component prep, and compounding.
• Troubleshoot and repair high-speed filling and packaging equipment in a timely, safe, and efficient manner.
• Maintain equipment maintenance logs and documentation in accordance with SOP and cGMP guidelines.
• Complete necessary corrective and preventive work orders.
• Perform set-ups and changeovers of equipment as necessary for the production schedule.
• Advise supervision of tools, materials, and parts needed to maintain production equipment.
• Work closely with Maintenance, Operations, and Engineering personnel to meet production goals and objectives.
• Work overtime, extended shifts, and/or weekends as required.
• Train to be gown-qualified and maintain gowning status.
• Collaborate with OEM and contractors in troubleshooting and receive hands-on training for new equipment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum five (5) years of maintenance experience maintaining and troubleshooting high-speed equipment.
• Experience in equipment corrective maintenance, preventive maintenance, and spare part systems.
• Basic math and algebra skills required.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and technical manuals.
• Experience and ability to make precision measurements of parts and production components.
• Ability to understand and identify tolerance issues between equipment and components.
• Demonstrated strong mechanical ability from past experience or testing.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to logically troubleshoot and resolve equipment breakdowns and work with other crafts and engineers to resolve complex machine issues.
• Ability to examine technical problems and make recommendations for repairs or corrective action.
• Ability to comprehend and follow all applicable SOPs/Job Aids.
• Ability to work safely and read, interpret, and comprehend written documents such as SOPs/Job Aids.
• Ability to complete required documentation, write routine reports and correspondence, and interface with factory management, group leaders, and various support groups.
• Accurate record-keeping essential.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical or industrial trade school education desired.
• Experience in troubleshooting cGMPs and machining is a plus.

Pay

Hourly Rate: $28.00 per hour. The compensation for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, work location, prior experience and job-related knowledge, relevant skills and expertise, current business needs, and market factors.