Senior Technician, Process Mechanic

WuXi Biologics Group; New Jersey; On-site; USD 41,328 - 55,104; Full time

Job summary

WuXi Biologics Group is seeking a Senior Technician, Process Mechanic, in Cranbury, NJ. This crucial role involves ensuring optimal performance of manufacturing systems through preventive and corrective maintenance, training of technicians, and collaboration across teams. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of experience in FDA-regulated settings, a high school diploma or GED (technical certifications preferred), and strong troubleshooting skills. Pay range: $30.00 - $40.00/hr.

Qualifications

• 3 - 5+ years of manufacturing systems experience preferred.
• Prior experience in an FDA-regulated environment is preferred.
• Ability to read and understand electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic drawings.
• Willingness to develop strong troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide preventive and corrective maintenance on manufacturing systems.
• Monitor assigned equipment to reduce downtime.
• Communicate equipment issues using the Maximo CMMS system.
• Train less experienced technicians on facility processes and equipment.

Skills

Troubleshooting skills

Teamwork and communication skills

Ability to work independently

Knowledge of electrical systems

Knowledge of mechanical systems

Knowledge of hydraulic systems

Knowledge of pneumatic systems

Strong computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Technical school certification

Boiler room operators’ license/certification

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Maximo CMMS

Job description

Senior Technician, Process Mechanic

Work Location - Cranbury NJ

Job Summary

As a key member of the manufacturing engineering team, the Facilities Senior Technician, Process Mechanic, is responsible for collaborating with day-to-day maintenance technicians across all areas of site maintenance. The Senior Technician, Process Mechanic, is responsible for ensuring that monthly maintenance plans are delivered in a safe and compliant manner, thereby optimizing equipment availability. This will involve working closely with Operations, engineering, automation, equipment suppliers, and contractors.

Job Responsibilities

• Accomplishes objectives with a great deal of autonomy.
• Provides preventive and corrective maintenance, repairs, and installations of manufacturing/facility/utility systems of biopharmaceutical manufacturing and development equipment.
• Learns and understands corporate specifications and site Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) governing operation
• Monitors assigned equipment and communicate with manufacturing to reduce downtime
• Provides a high level of troubleshooting ability to repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
• Reviews current assigned work orders, verifies parts are in stock, and completes PMs on time
• Builds and rebuilds machine assemblies, i.e., centrifuges, pumps, and motors
• Communicates equipment issues and work status to supervision, manufacturing, and supervisors per the plant’s Stop and Fix guidelines
• Initiate review and close work orders using the Maximo CMMS system
• Performs PM work and assigns work related to GMP, GLP, and R&D equipment when work is required to maintain equipment reliability and efficiency; ensures proper and timely completion of the related documentation
• Notes in CMMS or other downtime tracking method any problems, breakdowns, or alarms related to all equipment; initiates work orders, and provides additional documentation required to resolve issues; reviews equipment trends related to the issues and supports efforts to eliminate recurring problems
• Shares knowledge and trains less experienced technicians in the site process and all related equipment, including safety, 6S, and PMs associated with the facility
• Learns to handle robots in all normal production modes; troubleshoots and identifies problems related to robots, machine output and quality defects as they occur
• Improves their knowledge and skill set through additional training
• Solicit assistance from Engineers and management when needed
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Prior experience working in an FDA-regulated environment is preferred
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions in support of manufacturing
• Ability to read and understand electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic drawings
• Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Willingness to develop strong troubleshooting skills
• Willingness to develop a good understanding of programmable logic controllers (PLC)
• Must be able to work with limited supervision; have strong teamwork and communication skills, both oral and written; good documentation skills and practices; strong computer skills; focus on the customer; strong proponent of working safely and effectively under stressful conditions
• Skilled in MS Word, MS Excel, and Maximo or similar CMMS
• The desire to broaden knowledge and improve skill level is imperative
• Must be willing and able to work overtime, backing up other shifts, working weekends, off hours, and during plant shutdowns, to fully support production
• High school diploma or GED equivalent required, technical certifications a plus
• Boiler room operators’ license/certification is a plus
• Technical school certification or above a plus
• 3 - 5+ years of manufacturing systems experience preferred
• Physical requirements include stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs/ladders, and the ability to lift/carry reasonable heavy loads such as 50 lbs. or more (exact load limit will depend on staff safety procedure document developed by EHS).

The anticipated pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00hr

The job description does not intend to list all the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employee holding this position would be required to perform other job-related duties/responsibilities based on their expertise and company business needs.