BFS Mechanical Leader

Aveva Drug Delivery Systems; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Aveva Drug Delivery Systems in Tamarac, FL is seeking a BFS Mechanic Leader to supervise and execute advanced preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and mechanical setup of BFS equipment in line with production schedules. The role demands leading maintenance teams, performing PM and breakdown repairs, coordinating line changeovers, startups, and major adjustments to sustain product quality and uptime.

Candidates should have 5–7 years in manufacturing BFS equipment and at least 3 years

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with technical certifications or relevant vocational training.
• Experience as a BFS Mechanic and understanding of BFS Technology preferred.
• 5–7 years direct manufacturing BFS equipment experience.
• 3+ years mechanical engineering in regulated Food/OTC Pharmaceuticals manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Acts as mechanical BFS Subject Matter Expert.
• Perform PM and breakdown maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Oversee equipment changeovers for smooth product transitions.
• Assist BFS startup and major adjustments of parison, mould, and punch.
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure SOP compliance and provide training to staff.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant maintenance work area.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent with technical certifications or relevant vocational training

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Tamarac, FL 33321Position Type: Full TimeBFS Mechanic Leader profile performs general supervision, performs advanced level preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of all BFS equipment and systems, and conducts line changeovers and mechanical set-up of all equipment in accordance with the production schedule; provides lead direction and training to other level staff and performs technical and specialized mechanical set-up duties.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Acts as mechanical BFS Subject Matter Expert.
• PM and Breakdown: responsible for the overall preventative maintenance and breakdown repairs of BFS machines, ensuring minimum equipment downtime and seamless operations.
• Equipment Changeovers: shall be efficient to ensure accurate equipment changeovers to facilitate smooth transitions between different BFS products and configurations.
• BFS Startup and Major Adjustments: Ensure proper setup of the BFS parison, mould, and punch during BFS startup and make necessary major adjustments to maintain product quality and production efficiency.
• Troubleshooting response to any issues that arise during BFS production, troubleshoot equipment malfunctions, and implement corrective measures to minimize manufacturing downtime.
• Process Optimization monitor BFS production processes and identify opportunities for improvement, implementing optimization measures to enhance efficiency and product quality.
• SOP Development and Training preparation and control of SOP and assuring performance based on SOP and related documentation of maintenance.
• Support Investigations shall be able to understand in depth of technical issues to find and mitigate root cause.
• Training and Development up to date with technical need to the machine to supervise and guidance to BFS Mechanic
• Compliance of maintenance program and activities
• Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies, procedures, and state federal and local laws.
• Conducts required monthly preventative maintenance on all BFS equipment.
• Performs troubleshooting and repairs of BFS and processing equipment and mechanical and control systems.
• Performs schedule and other maintenance of all BFS equipment and performs specialized and critical repairs.
• Performs BFS line set-ups and changeovers, when needed or required.
• Provides work direction to other staff and organizes and assists with department training programs.
• Complies with all company equipment, safety, OSHA rules and regulations.
• Complies with all company policies and procedures.
• Maintains maintenance work areas in a clean and orderly manner.
• Support department goals for output and efficiencies.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
• Training to BFS operator and mechanic for maintenance technique and operational excelance.
• Operates in accordance with our Code of Conduct and Business Ethics, and all established regulatory, compliance and safety requirements
• Performs all work in support of our Values: Collaboration, Courage, Perseverance, and Passion
• All other relevant duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

High school diploma or equivalent with technical certifications or relevant vocational training.

Experience

• Experience as a BFS Mechanic and understanding of BFS Technology preferred.
• A minimum of 5 - 7 years working directly with manufacturing and BFS equipment and systems or equivalent job experience preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of mechanical engineering in regulated Food / OTC Pharmaceuticals manufacturing environment preferred.

Grooming

All employees must maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance per company standards.