Equipment and Maintenance Mechanic

Scientific Search; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 41,328 - 48,216; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency seeks an Equipment and Maintenance Mechanic in Philadelphia. This role involves performing repairs and preventative maintenance on production equipment, ensuring adherence to safety guidelines and Good Manufacturing Practices. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience in manufacturing or packaging maintenance, preferably in a regulated industry. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office and equipment like Blister Pack Machines is desirable. Apply by emailing your interest to [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Manufacturing/Packaging Maintenance, preferably in regulated industries.
• Ability to work with minimal oversight.
• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) required.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on production equipment.
• Document maintenance work and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Coordinate with other departments to maintain production schedules.

Skills

Manufacturing/Packaging Maintenance experience

Ability to follow instructions

Teamwork

Electrical and pneumatic drawings understanding

Attention to detail

Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills

Basic skills in Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Blister Pack Machines

Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)

Job description

Location/Shift: Philadelphia, PA/ 1st Shift

Salary: $30-35HR based on experience

One of our longest tenured clients with a stellar reputation has contracted Scientific Search to find them an Equipment and Maintenance Mechanic. This position will perform repairs and preventative maintenance to Production equipment.

Responsibilities

• Obey safety rules and promote safe ways of working, including the use of personal protective equipment, machine guarding, proper lifting techniques / weight limits, and powering down equipment to prevent injuries.
• Inspect and repair machinery as needed to support the production schedule and to minimize downtime. This includes packaging lines, tablet presses, mills, pumps, blenders, mixers, and more.
• Perform preventive maintenance on machinery on schedule and according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Ensure that maintenance work is properly documented.
• Observe operation of production machines to identify machine malfunctions.
• Understand and follow current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) regulations.
• Report usage of spare parts and supplies so that they can be reordered before they are fully used up.
• Communicate and coordinate with other departments as needed, including Production, Quality and Facilities departments, to complete production on schedule, to solve problems and to improve performance.

Requirements

• 3+ years of Manufacturing/Packaging Maintenance experience, preferably in a regulated industry such as pharmaceutical, medical devices or food.
• Able to follow clear and concise instructions.
• Has a high school diploma or the equivalent.
• Works well with others in a team environment.
• Able to read and understand electrical and pneumatic drawings.
• Experience with Blister Pack Machines, tablet compression equipment, mills, blenders, Kettles, and mixers is preferred.
• Ability to apply comprehensive knowledge of pharmaceutical cGMPs and quality system controls, procedures and records to ensure ongoing quality compliance.
• Ability to perform all requirements independently with limited managerial oversight.
• Superior attention to detail to ensure accuracy of work product.
• Superior critical-thinking and problem-solving skills; ability to recognize and resolve discrepancies and issues.
• Basic skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook software.
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) knowledge is preferred.

How To Apply

We’d love to see your resume, but we don’t need it to have a conversation. Send us an email to [e-mail] and tell me why you’re interested. Or, feel free to email your resume.