Senior Packaging Mechanic - 3rd Shift (12 Hours)
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC (J0P) - Piscataway, NJ
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Description:Take complete ownership of all Packaging equipment in all phases, including set-up, operation, maintenance, regularly scheduled preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, spare parts availability, and change parts maintenance. Ensuring all equipment is in good-excellent running condition at all times. Equipment responsibilities include all filling machines, inserters, printers, cartoners, conveyors, and case packers. The individual will be the only individual authorized to set-up the packaging line for commercial, or R&D ANDA runs, or trials. All Packaging equipment qualification efforts will be executed by the mechanic and Engineer. Mechanic will have sole responsibility for all/any adjustments to any piece of equipment that makes up the entire packaging line. Will make recommendations to Sr. Manager as to necessary replacement parts, change parts, tools, or any other piece of equipment needed to increase productivity, efficiency, and/or product quality. Will make recommendations to preventive maintenance tasks and intervals. Will ensure all packaging equipment is in continual state of compliance, including up-to-date calibrations, qualifications, current and accurate SOP's, proper handling and maintenance of change parts. Ensure all safety features in all packaging equipment are operative and in conformance to all OSHA regulations/requirements. Will work closely with R&D folks in execution of R&D batches, providing guidance and making recommendations as to efficiency and proper equipment required for the task.Essential Functions:Develop Preventative Maintenance program on all Packaging equipment.Calibrate packaging equipment when scheduled ensure all packaging equipment is in a continual state of complianceMaintain all Packaging equipment in good/excellent running condition at all times.Set up the filler, cartoner, inserter, printer, conveyor, case packer in an integrated fashion to run as one continuous unit.Assist R&D Team on the packaging end of development projectsParticipate in investigation resolution, including root cause analysis CAPAsEnsure all packaging equipment is maintained and operated in a safe condition. Ensure proper guarding on all equipment.Work closely with Safety Leader to ensure OSHA compliance at all timesEnsure change parts for all products are on-hand when needed. Ensure all change parts are properly handled and maintained at all times. Perform scheduled Preventive maintenance on all Packaging equipmentParticipate in the development of training aides on all packaging equipment.Review/generate packaging equipment SOPs in easy to understand language, Recommend ways to increase efficiency and improve quality in the packaging areaDiagnose problems when they arise and troubleshoot all packaging equipment when necessary. Read/interpret/understand PLCs, pneumatics, wiring diagrams, drawings.Generate task qualification checklists for pkg operators (current and new)Additional Responsibilities:Train/cross train selective individuals in set-up/operation of fillers/cartoners/printers, etc.Work closely with Safety Leader to ensure OSHA compliance at all timesEducation:Bachelors Degree (BA/BS) - PreferredHigh School or GED - RequiredExperience:7 years or more in ManufacturingSkills:Ability to write, communicate technical procedures regarding set-up and operating procedures - IntermediateMust possess analytical problem solving and trouble shooting ability - AdvancedDemonstrate an ability to prioritize conflicting projects and requirements - AdvancedAbility to interact with individuals throughout the Organization - IntermediateComplies with company policies, procedures, regulations, at all times - IntermediateMust be self motivated and be able to work with little to no supervision - IntermediateMust have the ability to generate maintenance and Preventative Maintenance reports - IntermediateSpecialized Knowledge:Must have familiarity with PLCs and pneumaticsMust have at least ten years experience working with tube fillers, cartoners, etcAmneal is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, liability for service in the U.S. Armed Forces or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity
Created: 2024-09-23