The Automated Maintenance Technician - 3rd shift (11:00pm - 7:15am) repairs, maintains and assists manufacturing & packaging operations to ensure automated packaging line and large-scale manufacturing equipment is maintained. Troubleshoots, diagnoses, repairs and maintains manufacturing pharmaceutical manufacturing and packaging equipment/machinery. Follows all required safety practices and completes required documentation to ensure compliance to cGMP's.

• Effectively troubleshoots and resolves automated machinery/mechanical equipment issues utilizing a systematic logical approach until the root cause is identified.
• Completes work orders and preventative maintenance tasks using fundamental, mechanical applied knowledge and experience.
• Ensures self and others compliance with Current Good Manufacturing Practices, safety standards, corporate policies, and procedures.
• Fabricates / repairs failed components as needed.
• Programming of electronic devices including: VFD's, PLC's, and other various controllers.
• Designs / fabricates complex machinery to facilitate operations as needed.
• Effective and efficient decision making and prioritization skills.
• Identifies inefficiencies and improvements and offers effective solutions.
• Maintains adequate critical spare parts inventory for assigned functional areas.
• Assists with the procurement of parts /quotes for budgeted items.
• Coordinates and leads the installations of new equipment, modifications and enhancements.
• Supports the engineering department with various projects and initiatives.
• Works with outside contractors/vendors, as needed.
• Maintain and repair HVAC and supporting utility equipment.
  

Experience/Education Requirements

Vocational degree in automated machinery systems or equivalent from a two-year college and 1-year work experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment; OR high school diploma (or equivalent) and 3 years' work experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment. Preferred work experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, food manufacturing or electronics. Understanding/skills working with electronics, PLC programming, electrical controls, pneumatics, fluid power encoders /resolvers, stepper motors, servo drives, VFD's, control loops, thermocouples, and safety systems. Experience working in a GMP environment, preferred.

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Understanding of computer operating systems and file management. SAP knowledge desired. Strives to ensure a safe workplace by leading others to demonstrate compliance with the required PPE use; including footwear, hearing protection, eye protection, respirator protection, and electrical PPE and keeps the workplace clean and safe. Travel: Occasional driving. Air travel may be required 1 or 2 times per year. Boiler's license required (or willingness to obtain within first 6 months of employment).

Physical Requirements:

Standing (Moving About): 67 - 100% (Constant). Use of computer keyboard / mouse: 67 - 100% (Constant). Twisting / Turning at the waist: 67 - 100% (Constant). Bending at the waist: 67 - 100% (Constant). Repetitive Hand / Wrist Work: 1 - 33% (Occasional). Reaching straight out or below shoulders: 1 - 33% (Occasional). Squatting / Kneeling: 1 - 33% (Occasional). Listening: 1 - 33% (Occasional). Speaking: 1 - 33% (Occasional). Lift / Carry - Waist or Lower (50 to 75 lbs.): 34 - 66% (Frequent).

Mental and Motor Requirements:

Problem Solving: 67 - 100% (Constant). Advanced math calculations: 67 - 100% (Constant). Reading / Comprehension: 67 - 100% (Constant). Writing / Composition: 67 - 100% (Constant). Verbal communication: 67 - 100% (Constant). Independent decision making: 67 - 100% (Constant).

Environmental Requirements

Exposure to Electrical Hazards: 1 - 33% (Occasional). Exposure to Loud Noises: 67 - 100% (Constant). Exposure to active pharmaceutical ingredient: 34 - 66% (Frequent). Exposure to automated machinery: 67 - 100% (Constant). Exposure to chemicals: 34 - 66% (Frequent). Exposure to dust: 1 - 33% (Occasional). Exposure to fumes / odors: 1 - 33% (Occasional). Exposure to pressurized equipment: 67 - 100% (Constant). Required to wear safety glasses and other PPE: 67 - 100% (Constant). Teamwork: 67 - 100% (Constant). Works in Manufacturing Environment: 67 - 100% (Constant).

Upsher-Smith Laboratories, LLC is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees according to all applicable equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, directives and regulations of federal, state and local governing bodies and agencies. In keeping with this commitment, Upsher-Smith Laboratories, LLC will recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including factors related to pregnancy or child birth), national origin, age, marital status, familial status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity status with regard to public assistance, employment status, local human rights commission activity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, or any other protected category.