AddressJob Title
Packaging Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift
Requisition
JR000013968 Packaging Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift (Open)
Location
Hobart, NY (Pharma) - USA036
Additional Locations
Hobart, NY
Compensation: $28.39 + $3 shift differential
Schedule: Mon- Thru 5:00pm - 5:15am
Summary of Position
Performs preventative maintenance activities on specific pharmaceutical manufacturing and/or packaging equipment and systems. Provides maintenance support to manufacturing personnel during the operation of manufacturing and packaging equipment and systems. Diagnoses problems and performs repairs on manufacturing and packaging equipment.
Job Results & Essential Functions
Equipment Back in Service
Provides technical support to keep the production processes running. Helps trouble-shoot mechanical and process control systems as needed to keep the plant running efficiently and effectively. Diagnoses problems on specific types of equipment and systems to determine what repairs are required. Performs set-up and adjusts equipment according to product specifications. Insures proper assembly and operation. Assists with production operations by helping the operators run the equipment and assists with cleaning of equipment by disassembling equipment and components as required by cleaning procedures. Inspects machine parts for wear or damage; removes or replaces as required. Performs repairs to systems that support machine operations (e.g. electrical, electronic, or mechanical). Assists/performs line change overs in an expeditious manner to minimize production downtime.
PM's Completed on Schedule
Performs and documents scheduled and preventative maintenance on production and support equipment of an electrical, electronic (including PLC, HMI etc.), mechanical (including hydraulics, pneumatics etc.) nature.
Production Equipment Meets Performance Expectations
Assists in making adjustments and/or modifications to equipment to improve operational efficiency. Assists in the installation and qualification of new and existing equipment to meet manufacturers' operational and safety requirements. Assists in refinishing of machines in production (e.g. sandblasting, grinding, painting). Assists with operator training regarding set-up, maintenance and capability of machines. Fabricates parts and enhances existing equipment through process improvements/upgrades. Calibrates and maintains electronics and instrumentation for process control devices. Provides accurate data when reporting equipment maintenance functions to capture critical maintenance metrics. Works with managers to develop plans to ensure we are on track with respect to minimizing downtime by tracking and analyzing standard metrics.
Equipment Work Order Completion is Thoroughly, and Accurately Documented in the System
Documents any assigned scheduled and preventative maintenance work on manufacturing, packaging, and support equipment. Closes work orders by ensuring that documentation is completed that accurately reflects the situation and actions taken.
Capital Project Technical Input on Design that Ensures Fitness for Use
Provides input into capital project technical designs from the perspective of the day-to-day usage of the machine and prior experience with machines of a similar nature.
Safety Standards Adhered to
Ensures 100% compliance with required plant training programs. Follows all EHS rules and regulations. Accepts accountability for own personal safety and identifies potential unsafe conditions to help prevent self and co-workers from being injured. Complies with all site security requirements. Ensures that actions do not create a negative impact on the environment. Follows all safety procedures including: Lock-out-Tag-Out, Confined Space, and Respirator policies.
Key Competencies
Problem Solving: Rigorously and systematically connects information, processes and events by organizing divergent information and searching for common themes, patterns, and causal connections. Undertakes a complex task by breaking it down into manageable parts in a systematic, detailed way. Thinks of several possible explanations or alternatives for a situation and anticipates potential obstacles and develops contingency plans to overcome them. Uses intelligence, common sense, hard work and tenacity to solve particularly difficult or complicated challenges.
Attention to Detail/Focus: Is thorough and precise in accomplishing a task through concern for all the areas involved, no matter how small. Monitors and checks work or information and plans and organizes time and resources efficiently. Double-checks the accuracy of information and work product to provide accurate and consistent work. Provides information on a timely basis and in a usable form to others who need to act on it. Compares observations of finished work to what is expected to find inconsistencies.
Composure: Is cool under pressure; does not become defensive or irritated when times are tough; is considered mature; can be counted onto hold things together during tough times; can handle stress; is knocked off balance by the unexpected; doesn't show frustration when resisted or blocked; is a settling influence in a crisis.
Positive Attitude/Engagement: Shows commitment/dedication and accountability in one's work; and follows through on all aspects. Takes personal responsibility for resolving problems brought to one's attention. Goes beyond expectations in the assignment/task, or job description without being asked.
Incorporates Mallinckrodt Core Values in daily routine:
- Patient-Centric: Our decisions and actions are guided by our commitment to improve lives.
- Collaborative: We are inclusive and work together towards our common goals.
- Innovative: We are agile, always seeking new ways to continuously improve our performance.
- Integrity: We do what we say we are going to do.
Minimum Requirements
Education:
Requires a high school education or equivalent plus 1 to 2 years specialized training (or equivalent experience) in mechanical, electrical or electronic trades.
Experience:
Tech I:
Requires a minimum of 1 to 2 years' experience in electrical, electronic or mechanical trade.
Additional requirements for Tech II:
Job training on the various equipment supported in order to gain sufficient skill to perform the requirements of the position, or at least two 1 year experience as Maintenance Tech I position at Mallinckrodt Hobart or equivalent experience (direct experience in maintenance in the pharmaceutical industry preferred) as determined by the Maintenance Manager.
Additional requirements for Tech III:
Job training on the various equipment supported in order to gain sufficient skill to perform the requirements of the position, and 1-2 years' experience as Maintenance Tech II position at Mallinckrodt Hobart or equivalent experience (direct experience in maintenance in the pharmaceutical industry preferred) as determined by the Maintenance Manager.
Additional requirements for Tech IV:
Job training on the various equipment supported in order to gain sufficient skill to perform the requirements of the position, or at least two (2) years' experience as Operations Maintenance Mechanic III position at Mallinckrodt Hobart or equivalent experience (direct experience in maintenance in the pharmaceutical industry preferred) as determined by the Maintenance Manager. Specialized area of expertise (electrical, fabrication, etc.)
License/Certifications:
None required
Preferred Skills/Qualifications:
- Perform reading, writing and speaking at a basic level; read and comprehend basic electrical/electronic schematics and mechanical drawings.
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral or diagrammatic form.
- Ability to apply principles of rational systems to solve practical problems and deal with several variables in mostly standardized situations.
- Ability to learn and work under supervision to gain solid understanding of equipment systems.
- Ability to understand and work with electrical/electronic, e.g. PLC, HMI etc., controls and mechanical systems, e.g. hydraulic, pneumatic etc. with moderate supervision
- Ability to work with machine shop equipment with moderate supervision.
- Inter-personnel skills & abilities necessary to interact and work with other Maintenance Mechanics and production operators.
Other Skills/Competencies:
- Basic knowledge of mechanical principles and automated equipment.
- Understanding and applying industry standards for their trade.
- Commercial/Industrial electrical systems, electrical and pneumatic controls, PLC, and VSD systems.
- Knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics
- Basic mechanical aptitude and general machine knowledge.
- Ability to work with all hand tools.
- Ability to fabricate simple components.
- Work from technical manuals and instructional documents.
- Perform mathematical calculations.
- Ability to adhere to planned work tasks and schedule.
Physical Demands/Work Environment
Physical/Visual Activities or Demands: Physical/visual activities or demands that are commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job:
Medium physical demand requires exertion to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects up to 25 pounds continuously, 25 to 60 pounds frequently and over 60 pounds occasionally. Physical demand also involves walking, standing and reaching (90%), balancing, bending and grasping (50%), talking/hearing (40%) and kneeling, climbing, and feeling (15%). Mental demand is concentrated when working with specific manufacturers' instructions, blueprints and schematics, when working on equipment components and when recording information on required paperwork. This concentrated attention is intermittent. Visual demand is frequent and requires clarity of vision at 20 inches or less and 20 feet or more with peripheral vision and the ability to bring objects into sharp focus, to judge distance and space relationships and to identify and distinguish colors.
Environmental/Atmospheric Conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job:
Exposure to product chemicals and residue requires incumbent to wear designated PPE on a regular basis. Protective clothing including shirt, slacks, safety glasses, booties, hairnet, and gloves are worn continuously in performance of the job functions. Work hazards include frequent exposure to numerous moving mechanical parts and electrical currents, high voltage controls, exposure to dust, odors, cleaning solvents, noise and vibration.
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids that may be representative but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with this position (see Department Training Manual for most current and comprehensive list of equipment):
Packaging and Manufacturing equipment, forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, machine shop equipment, calipers, measuring instruments, and hand tools.
