Scientific Search
Equipment and Maintenance Mechanic Job at Scientific Search in Philadelphia
Scientific Search, Philadelphia, PA, US
Location/Shift: Philadelphia, PA/ 1st Shift Salary: $30-35HR based on experience One of our longest tenured clients with a stellar reputation has contracted Scientific Search to find them an Equipment and Maintenance Mechanic. This position will perform repairs and preventative maintenance to Production equipment. Responsibilities
- Obey safety rules and promote safe ways of working, including the use of personal protective equipment, machine guarding, proper lifting techniques / weight limits, and powering down equipment to prevent injuries.
- Inspect and repair machinery as needed to support the production schedule and to minimize downtime. This includes packaging lines, tablet presses, mills, pumps, blenders, mixers, and more.
- Perform preventive maintenance on machinery on schedule and according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Ensure that maintenance work is properly documented.
- Observe operation of production machines to identify machine malfunctions.
- Understand and follow current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) regulations.
- Report usage of spare parts and supplies so that they can be reordered before they are fully used up.
- Communicate and coordinate with the other departments as needed, including Production, Quality and Facilities departments, to complete production on schedule, to solve problems and to improve performance.
- 3+ years of Manufacturing/Packaging Maintenance experience, preferably in a regulated industry such as pharmaceutical, medical devices or food.
- Able to follow clear and concise instructions.
- Has a high school diploma or the equivalent.
- Works well with others in a team environment.
- Able to read and understand electrical and pneumatic drawings.
- Experience with Blister Pack Machines, tablet compression equipment, mills, blenders, Kettles, and mixers is preferred.
- Ability to apply comprehensive knowledge of pharmaceutical cGMPs and quality system controls, procedures and records to ensure ongoing quality compliance.
- Ability to perform all requirements independently with limited managerial oversight.
- Superior attention to detail to ensure accuracy of work product.
- Superior critical-thinking and problem-solving skills; ability to recognize and resolve discrepancies and issues.
- Basic skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook software.
- Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) knowledge is preferred.