Production Mechanic 2

About the role

Almac Group is seeking a 1st shift Production Mechanic 2 for our Audubon, PA location. The Production Mechanic performs activities in support of production operations, including set-up, changeover, machine reporting, first-level equipment troubleshooting, and maintenance of production equipment.

Responsibilities

• Set-up and teardown of production equipment as per approved procedures, including:
  • All setup/teardown activities performed according to approved procedures.
  • Documentation of all setup/teardown activities on associated batch records.
  • Printing and attaching required machine reports to 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 a production mechanic, operator, or set-up person in a manufacturing company.
• General industrial mechanics and 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.
• Understanding the use of hand and power tools, machine tools, and measuring instruments.

Qualifications

Preferred Experience / Education:

• 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, and controls.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing 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 and continuous learning opportunities.

Almac Group is a privately owned, award-winning drug development solutions provider with 7,000 highly skilled personnel worldwide. Our US Headquarters is located in Souderton, PA, with additional operations across the US and Europe. We embrace diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.