Automation Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift

Bora Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd.; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and performance-based incentives

Comprehensive health coverage

Retirement savings plans

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Minnesota is seeking an Automated Maintenance Technician for the 1st shift. This position involves repairing and maintaining equipment while ensuring compliance with manufacturing practices. Candidates should have a vocational degree or equivalent experience in electronics or mechanics and possess skills in programming, troubleshooting, and fabrication. The role provides extensive benefits, including a competitive salary, health coverage, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years related experience in manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Demonstrated experience working with electrical controls and fabrication skills.
• Ability to identify inefficiencies and offer effective solutions.

Responsibilities

• Repairs, maintains, and assists operations to ensure equipment availability.
• Troubleshoots and resolves complex equipment issues.
• Assists in the installation of new equipment and modifications.

Skills

Electronics

PLC programming

Electrical controls

Troubleshooting

Fabrication skills

Computer Literacy

Education

Vocational degree in automated machinery systems

High school diploma with experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Job description

**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)**Benefits Include:**We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees’ wellbeing, including:- Competitive salary and performance-based incentives- Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision insurance- Retirement savings plans with employer contributions- Paid time off and flexible work arrangements- Professional development opportunities- Employee wellness programs and resources- Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health ResourcesCompensation Range:$40,000.00 - $60,000.00At Bora, our values guide everything we do — from how we solve challenges to how we support our people. We lead with a solutions-first mindset, strive to do the right thing, stay proactive, and above all, respect everyone. Bora Pharmaceuticals 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, Bora Pharmaceuticals 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.