Maintenance Set-Up Technician

Carma Laboratories, Inc.; Franklin (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Carma Laboratories, Inc. is seeking a Set Up Technician to perform production equipment set-ups, change overs, cleaning, and sanitation in a fast-paced manufacturing environment in Wisconsin.

The role requires independent execution, development of PM plans and setup checklists, and support for maintenance and facilities tasks. Responsibilities include 5S discipline, inventory accuracy, and documenting standard work while ensuring safety and compliance with GMP standards.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• Minimum two years in facility or production maintenance.
• Able to read, write, speak and understand English fluently.
• Experience with maintenance tasks and PM practices is preferred.
• Experience in OTC or FDA-controlled environments and GMP is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute production equipment set up and change overs.
• Start-up troubleshooting to deliver production-ready systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Create and maintain PM checklists for areas.
• Develop and execute 5S and continuous improvement tasks.
• Maintain inventory of spare parts and tooling locations.
• Document standard work for routine assignments.
• Support facility safety improvements and signage.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervision.

Skills

English fluency

Read, write, speak English

Independent worker

Troubleshooting

Following directions

Tools handling

Team player

GMP/OTC knowledge

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary

This role will be primarily responsible for performing production equipment set‑ups, change overs, cleaning and sanitations as applicable for an assigned area of responsibility. This role requires an individual able to execute tasks independently, able to deliver “Production Ready” systems from a set up and change over perspective. As part of the scope of responsibilities, the Set Up Technician will maintain and drive necessary improvements to PM plans and set‑up check lists, ensure that assigned tooling is serviced at the appropriate intervals, stored properly, and inventoried effectively. This role will also be required to support general cleaning, sanitation tasks, assigned facilities tasks and overall support to the maintenance team as instructed.

Position Summary

This role will be primarily responsible for performing production equipment set‑ups, change overs, cleaning and sanitations as applicable for an assigned area of responsibility. This role requires an individual able to execute tasks independently, able to deliver “Production Ready” systems from a set up and change over perspective. As part of the scope of responsibilities, the Set Up Technician will maintain and drive necessary improvements to PM plans and set‑up check lists, ensure that assigned tooling is serviced at the appropriate intervals, stored properly, and inventoried effectively. This role will also be required to support general cleaning, sanitation tasks, assigned facilities tasks and overall support to the maintenance team as instructed.

Reports to: Reliability & Maintenance Manager

Functional Responsibilities

• Autonomously manage, plan and execute production equipment set up, change overs, and start-up troubleshooting.


• Perform equipment set up, start-Up & required troubleshooting tasks to deliver a “Production ready” system.


• Perform preventive maintenance (PM) duties for assigned equipment.


• Create and maintain necessary PM checklists for assigned areas.


• Develop and execute Continuous Improvement tasks following a PM and 5S discipline.


• Implement and sustain 5S discipline in assigned areas.


• Ensure a clear inventory of spare parts is in place, highlighting tooling location and condition.


• Document relevant standard work for routine assignments.


• Support facility safety-related improvements (e.g.: install signage, floor striping, etc.).


• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

Desired Skills & Qualifications

• Able to read, write, speak, and understand English fluently.


• Able to understand and follow directions as given and intended.


• Basic understanding of electrical, plumbing, and carpentry is a plus.


• Must be detail orientated and able to maintain a clean work area.


• Must be customer service oriented and able to work cooperatively in a team environment.


• Ability to use common tools.


• Ability to work with minimal supervision.


• Ability to work efficiently and effectively in either a team or individual basis


• Experience in OTC or FDA controlled environment and GMP is preferred.


• High level of internal contact – working with all departments

Educational Qualifications & Required Experience

• Completion of High School or GED


• Minimum of two years working experience in facility or production maintenance

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.


• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.


• Must be able to push 100-lbs (power cleaning appliances) and lift 75-lbs. (trash and supplies).


• Employee must be able to sit for 8-10 hours in a work day.


• Employee must be able to stand or walk for 8-10 hours in a work day.


• Able to climb a ladder and step ladder.


• Ability to function in highly stressful situations.

Environmental Conditions

The work environments described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Extreme heat or cold (may need to be outside in Wisconsin summers and winters).


• Noise level which may at times require normal hearing protection.


• Heights (may sometimes need to work on a ladder or lift).


• Exposure to:
  
  
  
  • Lubricating fluids, cleaning solvents, batteries, etc.
  
  
  • Cleaning fluids typically used in custodial duties.
  
  
  • Paints and solvents