Maintenance Technician

Piramal Pharma Limited; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Piramal Pharma Limited in Lexington, VA, is seeking a Maintenance Technician to ensure safe, efficient operations in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. You will troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on equipment under GMP guidelines.

You will report to the Maintenance Supervisor and work with the Facilities, Engineering and Maintenance team to keep production lines running and compliant with OSHA, ISPE and FDA standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, advanced technical certification preferred.
• 2-4 years’ experience in industrial maintenance supporting a manufacturing facility, preferably in a cGMP related environment.

Responsibilities

• Uses hand tools, power tools and delicate testing equipment in performance of duties.
• Completes basic maintenance procedures with minimal supervision.
• Complete complex Maintenance with limited supervision.
• Completes maintenance request work orders for regulated and un-regulated systems.
• Performs routine checks/inspection routes. Records equipment readings and changes chart paper.
• Effective documentation of Preventive Maintenance and Calibration under the GMP, development and research umbrella.
• Complete Equipment Activation following established procedure.
• Schedules and escorts contractors through facility for routine deliveries or inspections. Ensuring they complete activities per procedure or agreements.
• Recommend facility improvements to meet OSHA safety, ISPE or FDA guidelines.
• Creation of maintenance procedures, and updating existing procedures to match best practices and lessons learned.
• Identifies and orders spare or replacement parts for equipment utilizing inventory management system.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Advanced technical certification

Tools

Inventory management system

Job description

Job Description

Maintenance TechnicianBusiness: Pharma Solutions Department: Facilities, Engineering and Maintenance Location: LexingtonBusiness: Pharma Solutions Department: Facilities, Engineering and Maintenance Location: Lexington

Job Overview

The Maintenance Technician ensures safe, efficient, and continuous operations by troubleshooting, repairing, and performing preventative maintenance on equipment in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

Reporting Structure

This position reports to the Maintenance Supervisor

Key Responsibilities:

• Uses hand tools, power tools and delicate testing equipment in performance of duties
• Completes basic maintenance procedures with minimal supervision
• Complete complex Maintenance with limited supervision
• Completes maintenance request work orders for regulated and un-regulated systems
• Performs routine checks/inspection routes. Records equipment readings and changes chart paper.
• Effective documentation of Preventive Maintenance and Calibration under the GMP, development and research umbrella
• Complete Equipment Activation following established procedure
• Schedule self-performed work assigned at beginning of month and due by end of month
• Schedules and escorts contractors through facility for routine deliveries or inspections. Ensuring they complete activities per procedure or agreements
• Recommend facility improvements to meet OSHA safety, ISPE or FDA guidelines
• Creation of maintenance procedures, and updating existing procedures to match best practices and lessons learned
• Identifies and orders spare or replacement parts for equipment utilizing inventory management system.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, advanced technical certification preferred
• 2-4 years’ experience in industrial maintenance supporting a manufacturing facility, preferably in a cGMP related environment