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Smith & Nephew

Production Maintenance Technician (Fort Worth, Onsite)

Smith & Nephew, Fort Worth, Texas, United States, 76102

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Role Overview The Process Technician IV will perform all activities involved in the aseptic processing of biologic products. All duties are perfomed in compliance with FDA and Smith and Nephew Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). The candidate should have a commitment to high standards of quality.

What will you be doing?

Performs and leads routine preventive maintenance for all packaging and filling equipment to ensure packing equipment is performing at optimum levels.

Performs set-up, sanitization verification, daily start-up, tuning, and repair of packaging and filling machinery in accordance with production requirements to ensure proper operation of machinery and assists other Maintenance Technicians by performing changeovers. Follows safety precautions to prevent product contamination and injury to self and others.

Evaluates the quality and assists in troubleshooting operational issues. Follows a defined trigger-point system to ensure the appropriate level of urgency is communicated to management concerning production issues.

Assist in the preparation of documentation as applicable to the scope of operations in the manufacturing facility.

Identify areas for improvement in manufacturing efficiencies and compliance and assist with projects.

Assist with technology transfer from R&D to manufacturing environment.

Perform cleaning and preparation of all equipment necessary for the daily manufacturing of products.

Assist and partake in championship of 5S program.

Maintain appropriate inventories of supplies within the production area.

Become an expert in selected key areas of interest.

Perform housekeeping and general upkeep throughout the production area as required.

Work with Manufacturing Supervisors to prioritize and coordinate supplementary manufacturing duties.

Assist with Manufacturing Technician training.

Participate in Manufacturing Mentor Program.

Follow batch production records (BPRs) and SOPs to manufacture Biologic products.

Operates line equipment to include orientation/training of production personnel on proper operation of production equipment and meeting all filling and assembly requirements related to primary and secondary packaging.

What will you need to be successful?

Highschool Diploma or GED required.

5+ years of relevant manufacturing experience on a fill line in a regulated environment

Open to flexible hours and ready to adapt to changing schedules

Strong knowledge of GMPs is mandatory.

Skilled with good documentation practices.

Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Demonstrated ability to work in a professional, multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural team as a group leader, facilitator, or participant.

Physical demands: Ability to lift at least 20lb, to stand or sit continuously for at least 4 hours.

Smith+ Nephew provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

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