Maintenance Technician Level 1

Position Summary:  Troubleshoot various machines to run successfully at the validated parameters with minimal scrap and downtime to produce quality products that meet all FDA, GMP, ISO, SAP, and customer requirements. Technicians will be responsible for moving, assembling, testing, starting, operating, adjusting, and monitoring of several production lines in accordance with applicable Standard Operating Procedures and current Good Manufacturing Practices. Technicians must be able to read and interpret BOM notes to setup production equipment and to perform basic preventative machine maintenance and troubleshooting on various production lines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

•  Assembles and sets up a variety of production machines.  

•  Perform changeovers and adjustments to bring machines to optimal production conditions.
•  Ability to work accurately and timely to meet the necessary goals for production.
•  Anticipates needed equipment, parts, and supplies for production lines.
•  Understands the process flow and step-by-step requirements for manufacturing.

•  Understands quality requirements for all finished good items.
•  Adjusts settings such as pressures, temperatures, weights, dimensions, tension, depth, and speeds to meet the validated requirements that are established by the quality department to produce product.
•  Performs preventative maintenance on equipment.
•  Is able to read gauges, dials, displays and monitors to ensure that machinery is functioning properly.
•  Diagnoses equipment problems and establishes a plan to repair it.
•  Notifies Supervisor/Manager concerning need for major repairs. 
•  Technical comprehension of mechanical functions and controls for filling equipment.
•  Comply with current SOP’s and GMP’s.
•  Maintain housekeeping in conformance with cGMP’s.
•  Knows how to properly use power and hand tools.
• Other duties may be assigned. 

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One year of relevant experience in a manufacturing or industrial maintenance environment preferred.
• Familiarity with a contract manufacturing environment is a plus.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents (safety rules, operating manuals, etc.).
• Strong mathematical skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to perform basic measurements and calculations.
• Ability to think critically and solve problems effectively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to follow instructions accurately and efficiently.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position.  Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

Candidates selected for employment will be required to complete a pre-employment screening, including a drug test, employment verification, and education verification.