Maintenance Technician I/II (1st Shift)

Padagis LLC; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at an industry-leading pharmaceutical company as a Maintenance Engineering Technician II. In this vital role, you will be responsible for the maintenance and troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical systems in processing and packaging machinery. You will collaborate with a team to enhance process efficiency and ensure compliance with safety regulations. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a company that is dedicated to improving healthcare products and making a real difference in people's lives. With a focus on innovation and teamwork, your skills will be valued and your contributions recognized in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Solid background in equipment repair and installation.
• Knowledge of electrical systems for troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot processing and packaging equipment.
• Perform machine rebuilding and preventative maintenance.

Skills

Mechanical Repair

Electrical Repair

Preventative Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Blueprint Interpretation

Communication Skills

Math Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical Degree (Preferred)

Tools

Welding Equipment

Machining Tools

PLC Knowledge

VFD Knowledge

Job description

As a Maintenance Engineering Technician II, this position is responsible for maintenance and troubleshooting of Mechanical and Electrical aspects of processing, manufacturing, and packaging machinery and equipment specific to trades to include the following: Machinist, Industrial Machine Repair, and Electrical Repair. Work would be done in compliance with current regulatory guidelines, national, state, and local laws, company policies and safety requirements. These activities can include but not be limited to: machine rebuilding, troubleshooting and repair; preventative/predictive maintenance; moving equipment; welding and machining of parts, replacing electrical components. This individual will work 1st shift (Monday through Friday 7am-3pm).

Job duties:

• Responsible for maintenance and troubleshooting of the Processing, Manufacturing and Packaging equipment from an electrical and mechanical standpoint.
• Performs machine rebuilding, repair and troubleshooting, preventative maintenance and may move equipment.
• Completes general work orders and interfaces with other technicians across all shifts in a team environment.
• Continuously looks for and helps to implement improvements to the process, productivity, quality and reduce costs. Performs special projects and other related duties specific to the department as assigned.
• Requires completion of a high school diploma, General Education Development (GED) or equivalent.
• Must possess a solid background in equipment repair with the ability to perform installation, alteration and repair of machinery and components.
• Must display knowledge of Electrical systems and apply to machine repair and troubleshooting.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong oral and written communication skills required.
• Ability to interpret and work from Blueprints and schematics.
• Must possess good math and reading comprehension skills and be able to read, speak and comprehend instructions in English or language of country as applicable, including procedure documents, as well as proofread alpha and numeric data.
• May require own transportation to drive between facilities as applicable.
• Intermediate AC/DC and 3 phase electrical understanding.
• Knowledge of pneumatic/hydraulic systems.
• Basic PLC and VFD knowledge.

Preferred qualifications:

• Prefer related technical degree and/or 2-4 years of experience.
• Experience in a pharmaceutical, Federal Drug Administration (FDA), other controlled regulatory agency or Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) packaging or manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Fabrication knowledge: tig weld, mill, lathe, hand tools and threading. Advanced fabrication knowledge: CNC set-up and operations, repair product contact parts with Tig welding and polishing and lathe turning preferred.

Core competencies:

• Service delivery – Understand who your internal and external customers are, identify their needs, and deliver value above their expectations.
• Active collaboration – Seek opportunities to work together across teams, function, business units, and geographies to seek success.
• Demonstrate agility – Proactively identify changes in our environment and act quickly, leading or embracing change.
• Think differently – Create, develop, and implement new ideas, products, services, or processes that involve introducing something new or significantly improving something that already exists.
• Excellent execution – Achieve outstanding results in all aspects of our organization, including our culture, leadership, strategy, and processes.

About us:

At Padagis our focus is on health care products that improve people’s lives. We are a market-leading generic prescription pharmaceutical company that specializes in “extended topical” medications, like creams, foams, mousses, gels, liquids and inhalable products. It’s a great time to join our team because we have a high growth trajectory with now more than 1,300 employees across six locations in the United States and Israel. We’ve already established a successful track record of launching first-to-file and first-to-market generic pharmaceutical products that have helped to make prescription products more affordable for patients and reduce costs for the healthcare system. Our team members work in a dynamic environment where opportunity is built on a foundation of honesty and transparency. Please consider joining our team where great things are happening and you can make a difference.

What’s Next:

At Padagis a real recruiter AND the hiring manager will review your application, not just a bot. This means we pay special attention to each application submitted for the position. While it could take a couple of days for us to get back with you, please know that we appreciate you applying for the open position and ask that you monitor your email for updates.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they