Automation Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift chez Upshersmith

General Summary:

With moderate direction from the Lead Technicians and Maintenance Supervisor, the Automated Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift repairs, maintains and assists operations from all departments to ensure Packaging Line and Manufacturing equipment availability is maintained. Plans projects as directed by leadership. Completes required documentation to ensure compliance to cGMP's.

Essential Duties:

• Ensures self and others are in compliance with Current Good Manufacturing Practices, corporate policies, and procedures.

• Effectively troubleshoots and resolves difficult / advanced equipment issues utilizing a systematic logical approach until the root cause is identified and corrective and preventive actions are known.

• Fabricates / repairs failed components as needed.

• Intermediate-level programming of electronic devices including: VFD's, PLC's, and other various controllers.

• Assists with the setup and operation of equipment.

• Identifies inefficiencies and improvements and offers effective solutions.

• Maintains adequate critical spare parts inventory for assigned functional areas.

• Assists with the procurement of parts /quotes for budgeted items.

• Assists in the coordination of the installations of new equipment, modifications and enhancements.

• Supports the engineering department with various projects and initiatives.

• Works with outside contractors/vendors.

• Maintain and repair HVAC and supporting utility equipment.

• Performs / assists in the creation of calibrations, certifications and PM's for the equipment.

• Provides direction to Maintenance Technicians with complex issue resolution.

• Creates troubleshooting /rebuilding documentation guides.

• Provide support at meetings as directed.

Requirements:

Vocational degree in automated machinery systems

Or

Equivalent from a two year college with an emphasis in electronics, mechanics or technology and 0 - 3 years related experience

Or

High school diploma (or equivalent) and 5 years' experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment (pharmaceutical, biotech, food manufacturer or electronics preferred)

Demonstrated experience working with electrical controls, electronics and fabrication skills In addition to the Maintenance Technician's general requirements, demonstrated proficiency and understanding/skills of: electronics, PLC programming, electrical controls, pneumatics, fluid power encoders /resolvers, stepper motors, servo drives, VFD's, control loops, thermocouples, safety systems.

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Decision making skills: Decisive and able to correctly make informed decisions.

• Computer Literacy: Proficiency using Microsoft Word and Excel programs. Advanced understanding of computer operating systems, file management, batch files and SAP knowledge desired.

• Safety / best practices: Demonstrates own and ensures others compliance with the required PPE use; including footwear, hearing protection, eye protection, respirator protection, and electrical PPE and keeps the workplace clean and safe.

Certifications / Licenses:

• Special Engineer Boiler License (or be willing to obtain one in the first 6 months of the position)

Compensation Range:

Upsher-Smith Laboratories, LLC is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees according to all applicable equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, directives and regulations of federal, state and local governing bodies and agencies. In keeping with this commitment, Upsher-Smith Laboratories, LLC will recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including factors related to pregnancy or child birth), national origin, age, marital status, familial status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity status with regard to public assistance, employment status, local human rights commission activity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, or any other protected category.