Electrical Tech 1st Shift
PCI Pharma Services
Summary
Responsible, as per training administered, for work related to equipment repairs and changeovers, preventive maintenance activities, and corrective troubleshooting on machinery. Assists with equipment inspection, installations, and equipment system performance improvements. Performs all work in accordance with company policies, procedures and regulations contained in company GMPs, safety standards, SOPs and housekeeping standards.
Job description
Primary Function
Responsible, as per training administered, for work related to equipment repairs and changeovers, preventive maintenance activities, and corrective troubleshooting on machinery. Assists with equipment inspection, installations, and equipment system performance improvements. Performs all work in accordance with company policies, procedures and regulations contained in company GMPs, safety standards, SOPs and housekeeping standards.
Essential Function
Responsible and effective maintenance/repairs of electrical/electronic systems and devices within the production operation. Provide efficient and effective technical support in maintaining established production objectives. Provide technical support to both operations and technical staff in a professional manner to facilitate a positive working environment.
Specific Duties, Activities, and Responsibilities (Electrical Technician Level 1)
- Demonstrates competency in the electrical maintenance and repair of production machinery and systems.
- Demonstrate basic knowledge of electrical circuitry and power distribution.
- Demonstrate basic knowledge of electronic controls, sensors, and various relays for production systems and machinery.
- Demonstrate proficiency in the use and application of electrical/electronic diagnostic equipment.
- Demonstrates basic competency in the maintenance and troubleshooting of PC/PLC, including HMI, based or driven systems and machinery.
- Demonstrate proficiency in reading wiring diagrams, schematics and ladder logic diagrams in the function and use to troubleshoot equipment issues.
- Perform assigned duties as part of a team.
- Assist with equipment and system power installations, systems or equipment modifications, including validation and qualification procedures.
- Perform all work in accordance with established company policies, procedures and regulations contained in cGMPs, safety standards or standard operating procedures.
- Ability to operate a man lift as needed.
- Performs other duties, activities, or responsibilities as directed or assigned within the scope of this position.
Tools and Equipment
Various hand and power tools as per training administered. Electrical test meters.
Education
- High School Diploma or equivalent GED
- Satisfactory completion of a four (4) year certified electrical/electronic apprenticeship program. Program must have entailed a minimum of 8,000 OJT training hours and 600 technical training hours
Experience or Equivalent
Four (4) years equivalent experience as an electrician, electronic technician, electro-mechanical maintenance technician in the pharmaceutical or packing industry with equivalent technical training.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent GED
- Satisfactory completion of a four (4) year certified electrical/electronic apprenticeship program with a minimum of 8,000 OJT training hours and 600 technical training hours
- Four (4) years equivalent experience as an electrician, electronic technician, or electro-mechanical maintenance technician in the pharmaceutical or packing industry
- Competency in electrical maintenance and repair of production machinery and systems
- Basic knowledge of electrical circuitry and power distribution
- Basic knowledge of electronic controls, sensors, and various relays
- Proficiency in use and application of electrical/electronic diagnostic equipment
- Basic competency in maintenance and troubleshooting of PC/PLC, including HMI, based or driven systems
- Proficiency in reading wiring diagrams, schematics and ladder logic diagrams
- Ability to operate a man lift as needed
Company overview
PCI Pharma Services is a global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that provides comprehensive pharmaceutical supply chain solutions to pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical companies worldwide. Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the company has established itself as a trusted partner in the healthcare industry, offering integrated services that span the entire drug development lifecycle. PCI specializes in drug development support, clinical trial supply management, contract drug manufacturing, sterile and non-sterile drug product packaging, and global pharmaceutical logistics. With a global footprint encompassing 30 GMP-compliant facilities across multiple continents, the company serves as a strategic partner that follows the molecule from early development through commercial launch. PCI's expertise enables clients to accelerate time-to-market while ensuring regulatory compliance and quality standards. The company's comprehensive service portfolio includes analytical services, formulation development, commercial manufacturing, packaging, supply chain management, and distribution, making it a one-stop solution for pharmaceutical companies seeking to outsource their development and manufacturing needs.