Production Mechanic 2

About the role

Almac Group is currently seeking a 1st shift Production Mechanic 2 for our Audubon, PA location. The Production Mechanic is responsible for performing activities in support of production operations; specifically set-up, changeover, completing machine reports, first-level equipment trouble shooting, and maintenance of the production equipment.

Responsibilities

• Set-up/teardown of the production equipment as per approved procedures.
• All setup/teardown related activities performed as per the approved procedures.
• All setup/teardown activities properly documented on the associated batch record.
• All required machine reports printed and attached to the batch records in accordance with approved procedures.
• Completion of preventative maintenance on all production equipment as per approved work orders.
• Responding to production calls for high-level troubleshooting of production equipment; if root cause cannot be determined within given timelines, follow engineering escalation plans.
• Identifying continuous improvement initiatives to minimize production downtime and optimize machine utilization.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Three (3) years’ experience as production mechanic, operator or set‑up person in a manufacturing company.
• General industrial mechanics, electrical troubleshooting on production equipment.
• Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
• Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
• Understand the use of hand and power tools, machine tools, and measuring instruments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical or Trade School Degree.
• Pharmaceutical packaging experience.
• Electrical wiring and controls experience.
• Pneumatics and hydraulics experience.
• Vision inspection system experience.
• Blister forming experience.
• Bottle filling experience.
• PLC Programming and troubleshooting.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, controls.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision & Dental benefits from the 1st of the month following start date.
• 20 days PTO per year, accrued monthly following start date.
• 12 holidays per year.
• Company paid Long and Short‑term disability along with Life Insurance.
• 401k company contribution.
• Professional development programs/continuous learning opportunities.