Associate Technician, Maintenance

Delivery

• Checks set-up, changes over, and adjusts production/process equipment according to current SOPs and Competency Based Training Modules.
• Performs experimental set-ups and runs trials at the direction of the process/project/reliability engineer as required.
• Determines proper settings and clearances, installs parts and adjusts for given machine requirements at the time of initial set-up and during operations.
• Executes corrective and preventative maintenance on manufacturing equipment.
• Test runs equipment to determine coordinated timing, alignment, machine height, and other relatively basic fixed adjustments.
• Disassembles and inspects parts and equipment to determine the cause of improper operations.
• Makes repairs through the use of replacement parts and reassembles equipment with new or repaired parts.
• Cleans and lubricates machines periodically and performs other maintenance work required to assure efficient operation of all equipment.
• Performs minor and assists with major overhauls to process equipment by disassembling, repairing, and reassembling equipment to proper operation condition.
• Identifies the root cause of equipment malfunctions occurring while equipment is in operation and repairs and adjusts the equipment to minimize production delay.
• Assists with the calibration of industrial control, measurement, and recording equipment.
• Prepares accurate GMP acceptable documentation recording measured information for files retention.
• Uses technical information, reads and interprets drawings, diagrams, and schematics, and carries out maintenance troubleshooting and repairs.
• Sets up and performs aseptic vaccine manufacturing to include primary filling, inspection, packaging, CIP/SIP, and additional equipment within qualified parameters.
• Identifies potential equipment problems and partners with Vaccines Maintenance Technicians to ensure appropriate resolution.
• Demonstrates ability to troubleshoot process, electronic systems, and equipment for routine and basic problems.

Compliance

• Accountable for performing work in a safe manner, following identified safety procedures (hazardous work permitting, LOTO, HECPs), and using applicable safety equipment / PPE.
• Executes maintenance and operations functions in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Completes documentation in EAM, electronic batch records, electronic logs, and other systems in accordance with site procedure.
• Maintains good housekeeping and 5S in assigned work area.
• Adheres to the highest level of data integrity while performing duties.
• Identifies potential quality or safety issues and escalates as per IPT management processes; assists in investigation, root cause determination, and CAPA implementation.
• Participates in and/or provides direct specialized training to any Manufacturing Division employee requiring it.

Cost

• Ensures that startup activities for area of assignment are executed such that deliverables and timelines are met.
• Closely monitors team/process performance and improves reliability through problem solving and continuous improvement.
• Sets up, troubleshoots and operates equipment in alignment with established training and procedures to ensure reliable operation with minimal delays or discards.
• Identifies and helps implement continuous improvement and productivity enhancements within the IPT Team.
• Partners with Technicians, Operations personnel and cross-functional groups for assigned area.

Team & Development

• Demonstrates a high degree of maturity and personal integrity; strictly adheres to all site policies on personal conduct and attendance.
• Trains, develops, and mentors other team members to share experience and best practices.
• Pursues knowledge and skills in assigned area from an operations perspective and shares that information readily with team.
• Maintains a culture of continuous improvement / MPS focused on standard work, making problems visible, minimizing waste, reducing process variability, and problem solving.
• Routinely demonstrates leadership and conflict-resolution ability.
• Demonstrates a willingness to provide and receive constructive feedback in 360° performance review.

Reporting Relationships

Solid line report to: Manager, Maintenance & Operations. Dotted line report to: N/A. Position(s) reporting to this position: N/A (individual contributor).

Work Schedule

8-hours 1st Shift (06:00AM - 02:30PM).