Equipment Setup Technician

Ferndale Pharma Group; Ferndale (MI); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 56.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Ferndale Pharma Group is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support setup, disassembly, and ongoing maintenance of packaging equipment used in production lines. You will work under supervision to diagnose faults, perform basic repairs, and ensure equipment readiness for runs.

The role requires one year of manufacturing maintenance experience, ability to lift 55 lb, and willingness to work overtime when needed.

Formación

• Minimum one year prior experience in a manufacturing or related environment.
• Must have excellent communication and follow up skills.
• Requires to lift minimum 55 lbs. vertically and push/pull 50 lbs. force.
• Position requires ability to work on ladders, stairs, and access machinery from various angles.
• Position requires prolonged standing and walking.

Responsabilidades

• Set up and disassemble packaging equipment (tube/bottle fill, cartoning, shrink wrappers).
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on filling and packaging lines.
• Assist Facilities Engineering with building and utility systems maintenance.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures and perform basic repairs/adjustments.
• Assist with evaluating new packaging components for compatibility.
• Provide vendor support on projects including installations and modifications.
• Create/update SOPs to support packaging operations.
• Operate material handling equipment as needed.
• Work both in teams and independently to maintain production readiness.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Maintenance experience

Troubleshooting

Communication

Physical strength

Educación

High School diploma

Herramientas

Hand tools

Power tools

Shop equipment

Descripción del empleo

Performs setup and disassembly of packaging equipment and provides support during production runs (e.g., tube and bottle fillers, cartoning equipment, shrink wrappers, etc.). Performs preventative and corrective maintenance on manufacturing and packaging equipment. May assist the Facilities Engineering Technicians with maintenance of building and utility systems (e.g., compressed air, boiler and purified water system). Performs non-routine as well as repetitive duties under supervision. Must be able to locate and diagnose failures and perform basic troubleshooting.

• Proper use and knowledge of hand and power tools.
• Follows FLI's Standard Operation Procedures (SOP's) for all job-related duties.
• Follows Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) when performing job functions.
• Assists the Manufacturing Engineer in evaluating new packaging components for compatibility with packaging equipment. Will also assist the MFG ENG in identifying new equipment and take part in offsite, new equipment testing when new filling and packing systems are purchased.
• Performs preventative and corrective maintenance on filling and packaging equipment.
• Interacts with other department members in a team centric and solution focused manner. Contributes to maintaining a positive working environment.
• May perform some light fabrication of format change parts (e.g., plates, pusher arms) using general shop equipment (drill press, band saw, break, etc.)
• Provide vendor support on minor and major projects including equipment installations, modifications and/or decommissioning, etc.
• Able to work successfully in a team environment as well as independently.
• Writes and revises basic Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs) that support the operations of filling and packaging equipment and applicable processes.
• Operates material handling equipment including tank movers, pallet jacks and lift trucks (both manual and self-propelled).
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum one year prior experience in a manufacturing or related environment. Must have excellent communication and follow up skills. Required to lift minimum 55 lbs. vertically along with push and pull requirements of 50 lbs. force (rolling loads). Position requires physical ability- including working on ladders, climbing stairs, and accessing machinery from various angles. Position requires prolong periods of standing and walking; must be able to bend, stoop, kneel, reach and inspect equipment during setup/ troubleshooting/ preventative maintenance.

Requires a High School diploma, good aptitude and some previous maintenance experience.

Position requires a pre-placement physical/ drug screen and background checks, and the ability to work mandatory overtime when needed to support business operations.

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