Production Mechanic II

Werfen is a growing, family-owned, innovative company founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain. We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant. Through our Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) business line, we research, develop, and manufacture customized assays and biomaterials. We operate directly in 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors.

About the role

The Production Mechanic II applies experience, knowledge, and skill as well as implements and helps determine best practices and procedures to perform preventative maintenance and general repairs to mechanical production equipment. This role is responsible for troubleshooting broad issues and working with department leads and management to resolve larger, difficult issues.

Responsibilities

• Ensure optimal equipment performance by performing timely equipment preventative maintenance and related documentation according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Maintain pneumatic and electrical driven robotic assembly machines.
• Identify and correct production equipment problems/deficiencies quickly, minimizing production down time.
• Troubleshoot programmable logic controllers.
• Support related engineering and manufacturing activities.
• Support installation, qualification, and validation activities for new equipment and processes.
• Maintain a safe, secure, controlled, and efficient mechanical operating environment.
• Ensure critical equipment problems are escalated to leads and management.
• Maintain and improve technical knowledge and skill.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; additional technical schooling or certificate preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years related experience; previous experience in a regulated medical device manufacturing environment preferred.
• Good understanding of assembly and packaging automation.
• Ability to utilize standard tool room measuring instruments required.
• Ability to follow electrical and mechanical schematics required.
• Familiarity with Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), ISO 9000, and Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) standards preferred.
• Previous practical electrical and pneumatic troubleshooting experience required.

Pay

The base hourly range for this role is $36.00/hr. to $40.00/hr. Individual employee compensation will ultimately depend on factors including education, relevant experience, skillset, knowledge, and particular business needs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan retirement benefits with an employer match
• Paid vacation and sick leave