Almac Group · 2 hours ago
Production Mechanic
Almac Group is a leading drug development solutions provider in the pharmaceutical industry, currently seeking a 2nd shift Production Mechanic for their Audubon, PA location. The role involves supporting production operations, including equipment set-up, troubleshooting, and maintenance to ensure optimal machine utilization and minimal downtime.
BiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturingPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Responsible for set-up/teardown of the production equipment as per approved procedures. This includes:
All setup/teardown related activities performed as per the approved procedures
All setup/teardown activities properly documented on the associated batch record
All required machine reports printed and attached to the batch records in accordance with approved procedures
Responsible for completion of preventative maintenance on all production equipment as per approved work orders
Responsible for responding to production calls for high-level troubleshooting of production equipment. If root cause cannot be determined within given timelines, responsible for following engineering escalation plans
Responsible for identifying continuous improvement initiatives to minimize production downtime and optimize machine utilization
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent
Three (3) years' experience as production mechanic, operator or set-up person in a manufacturing company
General industrial mechanics, electrical troubleshooting on production equipment
Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed
Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming
Understand the use of hand and power tools, machine tools, and measuring instruments
Preferred
Technical or Trade School Degree
Pharmaceutical packaging experience
Electrical wiring and controls experience
Pneumatics and hydraulics experience
Vision inspection system experience
Blister forming experience
Bottle filling experience
PLC Programming and troubleshooting
Ability to troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, controls
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
Benefits
Medical, Vision & Dental benefits from the 1st of the month following start date
20 days PTO per year, accrued monthly following start date
12 holidays per year
Company paid Long and Short-term disability along with Life Insurance
401k company contribution
Professional development programs/ continuous learning opportunities
Company
Almac Group
Almac Group is a contract development and manufacturing firm offering integrated services to pharmaceutical and biotech companies globally.
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1MKey Investors
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
2019-12-04Grant· $1M
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