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Maintenance Reliability Technician

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We are seeking a talented and motivated Maintenance Reliability Technician to join our team.

In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining manufacturing, packaging, and/or site facility equipment by troubleshooting, adjusting, repairing, rebuilding, and replacing components to ensure equipment performance is reliable. Performs analysis of failures with support of other experienced MRT's, Team Lead, Engineer and/or Optimizer. Perform preventive, corrective, or emergency work orders and respond to service calls while the plant is in operation, which may include off-shift periods and weekends.

Manufacturing equipment includes (but not limited to) equipment such as Fluid Bed Dryers, Granulators, Tumblers, Compactors, Tablet Presses, Encapsulators, Tanks, Pumps, Valves, Isolators, and various other process equipment.

Packaging equipment includes (but not limited to) equipment such as Bottle Blower/Erectors, Tablet/Capsule Fillers, Liquid Fillers, Thermoformers, Water Chillers, Cartoner, Sealers, Checkweighers, Labelers, Printers, and various other process equipment.

Site facility equipment includes (but not limited to) HVAC, building automation, chilled water systems, boiler systems, water purification systems, compressed air systems, or plumbing systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides experienced service and technical expertise by maintaining manufacturing, packaging and/or site facility equipment. Completes predictive, preventive, and reactive work in support of reliable and efficient equipment.
• Experienced service includes troubleshooting and repairs to various equipment that require some decision making to determine business impact including prioritizing, cost-consciousness, and lead time.
• Supports continuous improvement by completing work on time, identifying potential issues and execute improvements, and driving to improve work processes and procedures relative to manufacturing, packaging and/or site facility equipment.
• Monitors the manufacturing, packaging, and/or site facility areas and related equipment to identify problems or opportunities and identify root cause and remediation of failures either independently or with support of others for repairs or process improvements to efficiency and/or reliability of manufacturing, packaging, and/or site facility equipment.
• Communicates regularly with other MRT's, Team Lead, Coach and customers regarding the state of the equipment, status of work, known problems, and improvement initiatives.
• Maintains and ensures documentation, both written and electronic, is accurate, complete and factual as required by policies, procedures, and regulatory guidelines. Documents activities supporting maintenance best practices to ensure that continuous improvement activities have adequate and reliable data for analysis. Partners in the periodic development, review and modification of preventative maintenance, work instructions or other related procedures and methods, based on detailed specifications, drawings, and other technical requirements.
• Works with Optimizers and Engineers on projects and improvement initiatives to ensure equipment meets site standards, this may include support for Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) or Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) and related travel. Execute test protocols in support of the qualification of new and existing equipment. Reviews project designs and make recommendations for equipment accessibility and reliability. Consults with other experienced MRT's, Team Lead, Process Coach, or Engineer/Optimizer and communicate results and facilitate proper hand-off from project team to long-term process and/or equipment owners.
• Actively participates in and leads team initiatives such as 5S+1, continuous improvement activities (CIAs), maintenance best practice initiatives, and performance center (PC) meetings to identify and resolve manufacturing and/or packaging issues on a real-time basis. Provides input/suggestions to procedures, policies, work instructions and task sheets relating to maintenance and equipment certification. Maintains required tools, supplies, and work areas necessary for completing required maintenance tasks in area of responsibility in accordance with 5S+1 principles to ensure a safe and efficient work area and to eliminate clutter and foreign particles that could potentially damage equipment or product.

Qualifications:

We value the skills and experiences candidates bring to the table. While we have listed some qualifications below, we encourage candidates to apply even if they do not meet all of them:

• High School Diploma (or equivalent).
• Specialized education or training in mechanical maintenance or related field.
• 2-years repairs with basic maintenance of industrial equipment; including, but not limited to manufacturing or packaging equipment. Working knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, pumps, valves, belt/chain drive and gear boxes, clutches & brakes, fasteners, lubrication, bearings, seals & gaskets, etc.
• Minimum of 4-years total experience in a technical field. The 2-year requirement above can be applied to this requirement.
• A degree in a technical field or applicable military training may satisfy the "years experience" requirement.
• On the job training in lieu of formal training, if technical competency can be demonstrated.
• Demonstrated mechanical and technical aptitude.
• Working knowledge of hand a power tool safety, selection and application.
• Specialized tool skills (torque wrench, drill press, tap & die, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to effectively maintain, troubleshoot, and repair industrial equipment involving technical and mechanical issues (i.e. equipment adjustments, parts replacement).
• Working knowledge of schematics, P&ID drawings, and ISA symbols & numbering.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, detail orientation and the ability to work independently or within a team environment.
• Ability to use computers to perform a variety of data-entry transactions and to retrieve information (procedures; safety, employment, and other information). Must be able to use MS Office products (specifically Word, Outlook, and Excel), and perform data entry in CMMS or equivalent systems.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to maintain accurate records.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and apply all relevant Work Instructions and Standard Operating Procedures and other regulatory requirements.
• Ability and willingness to follow directions, as assigned by management, team lead, or in written instructions.
• Attention to detail, safety, quality and customer requirements.
• Demonstrate a high level of personal motivation and initiative.
• Ability to adapt and be flexible with daily work assignment changes as well as a continuously improving work environment.
• Ability to work off-shifts and weekends due to business needs.
• Ability to be on-call and available on site within set time guidelines.
• Able to climb a 6 foot ladder.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Specialized troubleshooting or education; certification from an accredited organization or society.
• Experience with complex technical equipment.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.