Set Up Technician l - 2nd Shift

Nutramax Laboratories; Lancaster (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Nutramax Laboratories is seeking a Setup Technician I to set up pharmaceutical packaging equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and ensure operations meet cGMP standards. You will work with the Packaging Supervisor and maintenance to keep equipment in optimal condition and within SOPs, while contributing to daily production goals in a fast-paced environment.

Required are a high school diploma or GED with 3 years of GMP/pharmaceutical maintenance experience, basic hand-tool skills, and the

Qualifications

• This position requires a high school diploma or GED with a minimum of 3 years of experience as a mechanic in a GMP or Pharmaceutical environment.
• Industrial Maintenance program experience is a plus but not required.
• Must be able to work at a fast pace and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Set-up/operate pharmaceutical-processing/packaging equipment in conformance with cGMP and SOPs.
• Perform preventive maintenance and adjust equipment to peak efficiency.
• Coordinate with maintenance to ensure equipment is in proper condition and free of quality errors.
• Complete PMs in Packaging area and create work orders for safe, productive operations.
• Follow SOPs and safety precautions; work overtime as needed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Able to use basic hand tools

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

The Setup Technician I will report to the Packaging Supervisor. The Setup Technician I will act upon specific written and/or verbal instructions furnished by the Packaging Supervisor to set-up plant equipment correctly for operation and effectively use time to meet company goals.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Set-up/operate pharmaceutical-processing/packaging equipment in conformance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), clean rooms and equipment according to standard procedures and perform varied preventive maintenance duties.
• Performing set-up and adjustments to manufacturing/packaging equipment to ensure assigned machines run at peak efficiency and operations are within the cGMP guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)..
• Set-up/operate miscellaneous related equipment, repair and/or report defects.
• Will work directly with maintenance to ensure that all equipment is in proper working/running condition with no Quality Errors.
• Complete PMs in the Packaging area, as scheduled by the CMMS Program.
• Create Work Orders to maintain a Safe and Productive Packaging Line.
• In addition, the Setup Technician will organize work to achieve daily goals with no errors or deficiencies, follow and adhere to all Standard Operating Procedures and Safety Precautions.
• Perform other assigned duties as may be required in meeting company objectives.
• Communicate effectively with other departments within the organization and function within a team environment.
• Parts inventory control by documenting parts used with Packaging Asset.
• Regular attendance is required.
• Will be required to work overtime to complete PMs and/or repairs during downtime, if needed.

Minimum Requirements

• Previous experience and/or process knowledge in a Maintenance Role is a plus.
• Must be able to work at a fast pace to achieve daily goals.
• Must have mechanical aptitude and the ability to use basic hand tools.
• Regularly required to stand and bend & squat
• Must be able to use hands and arms to lift and reach
• Ability to climb up and down stairs
• Ability to stand and walk for a minimum of 8 hours
• Ability to lift, pull and push a minimum of 50 pounds
• Ability to use both arms to push, pull or lift.

Education and Experience

This position requires a high school diploma or GED with a minimum of 3 years of experience as a mechanic in a GMP or Pharmaceutical environment. 2years of an Industrial Maintenance Program is a plus, but not required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Expectations

Will demonstrate, promote, and exemplify the Company’s Core Values in Co-Workers, Quality and Production Operations.

Nutramax desires to provide a drug-free, healthful, and safe workplace. We hold a zero-tolerance policy for drug use. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a preemployment background check, drug screen (subject to applicable law) and reading comprehension test.