Equipment Maintenance Technician

Careerxchange

Riviera Beach, FL

Full-Time

Job Description

About Our Client:

Our client is a beacon of excellence in the pharmaceutical sector, dedicated to improving lives through innovation, quality, and efficiency, all while maintaining a strong ethical foundation and commitment to sustainable practices.

Purpose:

The Equipment Maintenance Technician plays a crucial role in ensuring the seamless operation of production by being responsible for the setup, repair, and ongoing maintenance of all production equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Perform setup operations for all production-related equipment.
Conduct routine maintenance to ensure equipment reliability and efficiency.
Carry out preventive maintenance procedures and thoroughly document each action.
Manage the procurement of necessary parts and supplies for equipment maintenance.
Inspect tooling to maintain quality and operational standards.
Provide training and guidance to personnel on optimal equipment usage to reduce failures and downtime.
Collaborate across departments to support process improvements and facility development.
Participate actively in FDA audits, ensuring compliance and readiness.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Proficient knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing and packaging equipment operations, including solid, semi-solid, and liquid forms. Experience with softgel manufacturing is highly valued.
Skilled in the use of hand tools, power tools, electrical test meters, and precision measuring and inspection instruments.
Familiarity with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and FDA (Food and Drug Administration) guidelines.
Basic computer skills for reporting and documentation.
Ability to read, understand, and interpret equipment manuals, drawings, and schematics.
Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
Strong team player with the ability to work effectively across various departments.

Minimum Qualifications:

A minimum of 5 years of experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment, with hands-on experience in the maintenance of solid, semi-solid, and liquid pharmaceutical manufacturing and packaging equipment.

Work Environment:

The role operates within a GMP Manufacturing Environment, office settings, and the plant floor.
Adherence to special gowning procedures is required, including the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the head, face, hands, and arms.
Restrictions apply to wearing make-up, jewelry, contact lenses, nail polish, or artificial fingernails in certain work environments.
The position demands the ability to work under a fast-paced environment with high job completion demands.

Physical Demands:

The role involves regular requirements to see, talk, and hear, with frequent needs to sit, stand, walk, and utilize hands and arms for reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
Occasionally required to lift or move items up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision.

This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the forefront of pharmaceutical manufacturing, ensuring the highest standards of equipment maintenance and operational efficiency.