Maintenance Automation Technician

Pharmaceutical Associates, Inc.; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-Site Wellness Clinic

Health

Dental

Vision

STD/LTD

Life insurance

HSA with employer contribution

401(k)

Roth 401k

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

PAI Pharma is seeking a Maintenance Automation Technician to uphold and improve production equipment through set up, changeover, preventive maintenance, and automation troubleshooting. The MAT will guide junior technicians and lead projects, ensuring safe and efficient operation on the manufacturing floor.

Ideal candidates have 4–6 years of manufacturing experience, strong electrical/mechanical skills, and leadership abilities.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• Vocational or technical certifications required.
• Associates degree in technology highly preferred.
• 4–6 years manufacturing experience.
• 4–6 years multi-craft maintenance experience.
• Demonstrable leadership qualities.
• Experience with mechanical and electrical applications.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an automation safety advocate for colleagues.
• Read and understand electrical schematics and PLC ladder logic.
• Troubleshoot major mechanical, electrical, and automation issues.
• Backup PLC programs and robot images and programs.
• Lead internal integration projects for new and existing equipment.
• Log SOPs and compliance trainings in eInfotree.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by maintenance leadership.

Skills

PLC ladder logic

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Leadership

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Vocational or technical certifications

Associates degree in technology

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

PLC software

Robot programming

Job description

Be a part of our next generation...

We're more than a pharmaceutical company, we're a talented, passionate family helping people feel better.

We know it's our employees (associates or something more contemporary) who help us make a real difference; and you will sense our welcoming, collaborative spirit the minute you walk through our doors.

We are ONE family, ONE PAI Pharma:

• Proud of our heritage and culture steeped in respect and equality.
• A leader in innovation, quality, safety and productivity.
• At the forefront leveraging cutting-edge technologies to produce better-targeted suspensions, oral solutions, elixirs, syrups and liquids.
• Embracing business practices that minimally impact the environment.
• Supporting our local communities.
• Fostering a safe, diverse and welcoming environment for all.

We want you to thrive - on the job and at home - and offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental and vision, 401(k), life insurance, wellness programs, vacation, sick leave, 104 hours holiday pay, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement and more!

For over 50 years, we have been ONE Team continuously evolving and growing, and we hope you'll join us.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Maintenance Automation Technician (MAT) performs all duties necessary, under the general direction of the Maintenance Team Leader (MTL) to maintain the assigned manufacturing production equipment to include set up, changeover, preventive maintenance, major mechanical, electrical, and automation breakdown maintenance, and assist in the development of new products and processes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILIITIES:

The MAT receives minimal supervision and guidance from the MTL. Demonstrates leadership qualities and can initiate and execute major projects. They are a mentor to all junior technicians. The essential duties and responsibilities listed below are not all encompassing and are representative of those required on the job. A Maintenance Automation Technician:

• Serves as an automation safety advocate for all surrounding colleagues.
• Advanced ability to read and understand electrical schematics and PLC ladder logic.
• Ability to troubleshoot major mechanical, electrical, and automation issues.
• Can safely troubleshoot electronic circuits and panels to include all 24VDC controls components.
• Can log in, navigate, modify, save, and recover PLC ladder logic.
• Ability to troubleshoot machines using PLC software.
• Can instruct and teach other technicians basic controls knowledge.
• Can backup PLC programs and robot images and programs.
• Can navigate and modify robot programs.
• Can touch up and recover robotic move points.
• Ability to recognize and modify electrical and automation inefficiencies.
• Lead internal integration projects for new and existing equipment.
• Ability to track automation parts and supplies used from tool crib to report to MRO team for purchase.
• Usually serves as the MTL or 2nd-in-Command (2IC) for the MTL.
• Log-in and complete all assigned SOP's and compliance trainings in eInfotree.
• Perform any other tasks as assigned by maintenance leadership.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• HS Diploma or equivalent education required.
• Vocational or technical certifications required.
• Associates degree in a technology field highly preferred.

• 4-6 years manufacturing experience.
• 4-6 years multi-craft maintenance experience.
• Demonstratable leadership qualities.
• Must have experience and understanding of mechanical and electrical applications.

A successful candidate will also have:

• Ability to listen and learn from more seasoned technicians.
• Ability to perform in a team environment.
• Open minded.
• Ability to properly escalation DT and other issues.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, rotating shifts and both scheduled and unscheduled overtime.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical requirements and working conditions listed for this job are representative of those required on the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. Typical office environment requiring the use of typical office equipment (e.g. computers, phones, etc.). Frequently required to stand, sit, walk, talk, and hear, occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Safety glasses and proper gowning are required on the production floor.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. PAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, PAI will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. PAI uses E-Verify.

EEO Employer / Veteran / Disabled

Benefits:

• Excellent benefits including On-Site Wellness Clinic
• health
• dental
• vision
• STD/LTD
• life insurance
• HSA with employer contribution
• 401(k)
• Roth 401k
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Allstate Plans: Accident - Cancer - Critical Illness
• paid holidays and PTO
• Excellent compensation package pending experience and qualifications.

About PAI:

PAI Pharma has been at the forefront of producing better-targeted suspensions, oral solutions, elixirs, syrups, and liquids for nearly 50 years. PAI Pharma's mission is to participate in the creation of healthier lives by exceeding the expectations of those we serve with innovative treatments.

PAI Pharma has an extensive product portfolio including over the counter and prescription solutions, elixirs, syrups, and semi-solids. To meet the unique needs of retail chains and independent pharmacies, hospitals, long-term care facilities and government agencies, PAI Pharma offers standard bottle packaging and ready-to-dispense unit-dose packaging.

PAI Pharma also develops original formulations and new drug delivery systems governed by a strict quality validation process. We strive to offer more user-friendly formulations in more enticing flavors. Our core strength is in pharmaceutical ingredients, dosage form, and analytical chemistry of generic medicines and wellness products.

This job description is not a contract, and the duties/expectations and requirements may change.

PAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. PAI uses E-Verify.

EEO Employer / Veteran / Disabled