Setup Technician I

Lancaster County Chamber of Commerce; Lancaster (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Nutramax Laboratories is seeking a Setup Technician I to join our Lancaster, SC packaging operations. You will set up pharmaceutical-processing and packaging equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and collaborate with maintenance to keep equipment running at peak efficiency while adhering to cGMP and SOPs.

The role requires fast-paced work, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. A high school diploma or GED and 3 years of GMP experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• 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 and 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.
• Previous experience in a Maintenance role is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set-up/operate pharmaceutical-processing/packaging equipment in conformance with 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 SOPs.
• Set-up/operate miscellaneous related equipment, repair and/or report defects.
• Work with maintenance to ensure equipment is in proper working 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.
• Organize work to achieve daily goals with no errors or deficiencies, follow SOPs and Safety Precautions.
• Perform other assigned duties to meet company objectives.
• Communicate effectively with other departments and function within a team environment.
• Document parts used with Packaging Asset for inventory control.
• Maintain regular attendance.
• Work overtime as needed for PMs/repairs.
• Maintain speed to meet daily goals.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hand tools

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS system

Job description

The Setup Technician I reports into the Packaging Supervisor. The Setup Technician I acts 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.
• 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.
• Previous experience and/or process knowledge in a Maintenance Role is a plus but not required.

The Setup Technician I reports into the Packaging Supervisor. The Setup Technician I acts 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:

• 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.
• Previous experience and/or process knowledge in a Maintenance Role is a plus but not required.

Education and Experience:

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

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

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.

*Positions available at both Lancaster manufacturing facilities on 2nd and 3rd shift