Isolator Filling and Controls Technician II

American Regent, Inc.; Shirley (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Life Insurance

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

401k Matching

Job summary

American Regent, Inc. is seeking an Isolation Filling and Controls Technician to perform preventive maintenance on isolation filling equipment and systems used for filling and conveying liquid-filled sterile containers.

The role includes reading electrical schematics, assembling and installing machines, troubleshooting control panels, installing pneumatic plumbing, and supporting PLC logic adjustments with engineering. A minimum high school diploma and 0–2 years in manufacturing are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification preferred.
• 0-2 years in a manufacturing/technical environment, required.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Knowledge of 120V-208V AC / 3-24V DC; 3-phase knowledge a plus.
• Familiar with cGMP practices is preferred.
• Willing to learn Isolator liquid filling equipment.
• Able to follow SOPs and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support assembly, troubleshooting, and qualification of automated systems focusing on electrical, software, and controls.
• Read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Assemble and install machines and subassemblies.
• Troubleshoot control panels and sensors; repair I/O connections.
• Install pneumatic plumbing and maintain safe operation.
• Perform preventive maintenance and address unsafe conditions.
• Adjust PLC logic with engineering support.
• Maintain clean and organized work area and assist supervision.

Skills

Electrical schematics

PLC systems

Troubleshooting

Mechanical drawings

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical certification or associate's degree preferred

Tools

Multimeter

Hand tools

Laptop interface

Job description

Nature and Scope

The Isolation Filling and controls Technician role entails the preventive maintenance of Isolation filling equipment /systems used for the filling and conveyance of liquid-filled sterile containers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

• Supports the assembly, troubleshooting, and qualification of automated systems with a focus on electrical, software, and control systems.
• Read electrical schematics.
• Assemble and install machines and subassemblies.
• Troubleshoot and Wire control panels based on electrical schematics.
• Installation of pneumatic plumbing in automated equipment.
• Troubleshoot, install and repair sensors, actuators, relays and basic I/O connections.
• Performs basic electrical troubleshooting and replaces faulty components.
• Perform adjustments to PLC logic for improved machine operation with engineering support.
• Performing equipment preventive maintenance.
• Identifying and correcting unsafe conditions.
• Maintain safety expectations.
• Work in a safe manner using proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Correct/report unsafe behaviors or equipment.
• Maintain housekeeping of own work area.
• Assist department supervision to ensure departmental goals are met.
• Perform any other tasks/duties as assigned by management.

Education Requirements and Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; vocational, trade school certification or associate's degree highly preferred.
• 0-2 years of previous relevant experience in a manufacturing working environment, technical diploma or applicable certifications, required.
• Use of small hand tools, multi-meter and laptop interface.
• Knowledge of 120V- 208V AC/ 3-24VDC, troubleshooting down to electronic components is a plus, but not necessary.
• Knowledge of 3phase electrical systems.
• Knowledge of pneumatics, solid state relays, and transformers.
• Knowledgeable in cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practices), preferred.
• Able to read and understand engineering electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Able to follow instructions and document activities as outlined in SOPs (Standard Operation Procedures).
• Working knowledge of PLC based control systems.
• Willingness to learn/train on the Isolator liquid filling machines.
• Ability to effectively communicate.
• Ability to work well with minimal supervision.
• Basic Microsoft Office and Windows skills.
• Flexibility to work multiple shifts and off hours during shutdown plus some overtime. This position is part of a multi-shift operation and may require assignment to a regular, or off shift and/or weekends to support the production schedule.
• Basic knowledge of and ability to troubleshoot manufacturing machinery.
• Understanding of safety programs (e.g. Lock out / Tag out, line breaking).

Physical Environment and Requirements:

• Physically able to wear cleanroom/protective gowning and equipment, including but not limited to gowning, goggles, face shields, respirators, and protective gloves. PPE and Respirators are essential for the health and safety of employees.
• Must be able to occasionally lift upwards of 50 lbs. and stand for prolonged periods of time while fulfilling job duties.

Expected Hourly Rate:

$26.11- $30.00

The hourly rate displayed is the minimum and maximum hourly rate of compensation for the role that the employer in good faith believes to be accurate at the time of the posting of an advertisement for the role. Actual compensation for the role will be based on a number of different factors including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, education, knowledge, skills and experience.

American Regent also offers a competitive total rewards package which includes healthcare, life insurance, profit sharing, paid time off, matching 401k as well as a wide

range of other benefits.

American Regent celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.

• FMLA poster: https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fml

• Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal (eeoc.gov)

• Employee Polygraph Protection Act: https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppac.pdf

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