Technician II

Responsibilities

• Ensures maximum uptime of manufacturing equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements.
• Provides continuous feedback on preventive maintenance effectiveness and improves instructions based on usage and experience.
• Executes scheduled Preventive Maintenance on manufacturing equipment in a timely manner to always meet due dates.
• Works with manufacturing to monitor and quickly resolve technical issues on manufacturing equipment.
• Performs or assists with any production operation to maintain work flow or prevent downtime per production requests.
• With minimal supervision, performs moderately complex testing, troubleshooting, debugging, installation and repair of components, sub-assemblies and systems to isolate root cause and suggest remedies.
• Performs in-house inspection, maintenance and cleaning of all tooling required for changeovers within all areas of production.
• Prepares and provides manufacturing with tooling required for changeovers per production schedule.
• Executes repeatable setup procedures, maintains and cleans semi-complex manufacturing equipment and performs equipment alignment for each size/product.
• Maintains equipment/tooling is properly calibrated / inspected before using.
• Demonstrates the ability to operate machinery to produce components and products.
• Reads and follows SOPs, work instructions and protocols.
• Contributes to the development and improvement of these documents.
• Accurately documents changes to any equipment used in the development, testing or manufacture of products as per respective SOPs, i.e. in logbooks, work orders, data entry, data sheets, etc.
• Verifies GMPs and safety standards are maintained at all times and takes action and/or follow-up when deficiencies are noted.
• Follows lockout/tag out procedures.
• Maintains a clean, orderly and organized work environment.
• P practices safe work habits and completes required safety and environmental hazard training.
• Able to interpret MSDS sheets.
• May work closely with engineers or other technical team members during process development using limited documentation and only general support.
• May offer feedback and improvement recommendations based upon findings.
• With necessary guidance, records test procedures and results, numerical and graphical data, and recommendations for changes in product or test method.
• Performs updates to the SOPs related to role, as well as to PM instructions.
• Able to use metrology equipment (indicators, comparators, microscopes, micrometers, etc.).
• Able to multitask and assess priorities.
• Able to read and understand engineering drawings.
• AutoCAD or SolidWorks skills are desired.
• Communicates effectively with personnel at all levels and effectively participates in a team environment, particularly for effective shift transitions.
• Informs appropriate personnel of improvement ideas, problems or concerns.
• Able to work additional hours, or beyond standard schedule, including holidays and weekends with little or no notice.
• Maintains Noven’s compliance training.

Qualifications

• Intermediate knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems.
• Strong writing and oral skills as well as technical editing skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision within established procedures, providing efficient, effective and reliable services.
• Ability to work with internal and external constituents.
• Knowledge of proper power tools usage.
• Ability to contribute to a team environment.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office is preferred.
• Associate’s Degree (AA or AS) or equivalent; or trade/technical schooling and 5-9 years of related experience and/or training; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Pharmaceutical industry work experience is a plus.
• Ability to use computer and associated software.
• Judgment / Decision Making: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Use detail-oriented problem solving skills to assist in solving difficult mechanical or electrical issues.
• Work Environment: Production/plant floor – pharmaceutical products.
• Physical Demands: The employee will be occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.