MAINTENANCE TECH at FIRST PRIORITY, INC

Elgin, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Jul, 26

Salary

39.0

Posted On

14 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Machine troubleshooting, Preventive maintenance, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Electrical repair, PLC knowledge, Welding, Fabrication, Liquid filling equipment, Packaging machinery, HVAC maintenance, Plumbing, Carpentry, cGMP compliance, Schematic reading, Mechanical repair

Industry

Description

Description First Priority, Inc. is the animal health industry's premier manufacturer and supplier of generic pharmaceutical products located in Elgin, IL. We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Maintenance Technician to join our team. The Maintenance Technician will play a crucial role in ensuring our organization runs production efficiently and smoothly meeting our customers expectations. GENERAL SUMMARY: Conducts machine set-up, troubleshooting, repairs and preventive maintenance service. Performs mechanic skills including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic repairs of packaging and production machines in a cGMP environment PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: All duties as assigned and the following specific activities: Provide Set up, diagnostic evaluation, and inline adjustments of liquid filling and associated equipment. Perform maintenance, service & repairs, and is responsible for performing scheduled preventive maintenance of liquid fillers, pumps, conveyors, Air compressor, and coding equipment consistent with Quality and Performance standards Working knowledge of Kiss, Epak, Oden, and Accutek liquid fillers or similar equipment Tech should also have knowledge of Kiss, and Kapsall automatic cappers. Setup and cleaning and repair of coding equipment (Videojet, U2) Must understand containers and chemicals related to the machines. Must have excellent abilities with all standard maintenance tools and shop equipment. Troubleshooting and Repair Blenders, agitators, pumps, tanks and Filling/Packaging Machines General facility maintenance including Plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and carpentry. Perform preventative maintenance of equipment to prevent unscheduled downtime and consistent performance levels (i.e. tanks, air compressor, blending, HVAC, etc.) Clean and maintain video jets as required Prepare required documentation to meet cGMP requirements for equipment maintenance and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Where required, assist production personnel to facilitate proper cleaning of equipment by removing critical equipment components and changing parts Assist with building maintenance and repairs as required (i.e. snow removal, lighting, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, etc.) Set-up and test new or “new” used equipment (i.e. tube fillers, new lines, conveyors) Assist with the execution of IQ/OQ and Validations Contact and coordinate services with third party vendors when necessary Submit reports of department activities as requested Maintain stock of supplies (i.e. tools, bits, spare parts, pump O-rings, etc.) Develop systems or modify existing systems as needed Works in accordance with all company policies and procedures Follows proper health and safety guidelines (i.e. PPE, safety regulations, etc.) Housekeeping. Maintain and keep work area according to cGMP’s Requirements QUALIFICATIONS: Education and/or Experience: Must understand containers and chemicals related to the machines. Must have excellent abilities with all standard maintenance tools and shop equipment. 3-5 years of experience as a Maintenance tech in liquid filling manufacturing or similar experience preferred. 5 or more years’ experience in equipment repair. Mechanical Skills including: Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Pumps, Bearings, Chains and Belting, Conveying Systems, Valves and Mechanical Troubleshooting. Ability to read and use mechanical drawings. Electrical Skills including: Basic Electricity, Volt Meter and Amp Probe, AC/DC Motors and Control Systems, Basic Schematic Reading, Basic PLC Knowledge and Electrical Troubleshooting. Ability to read and use electrical and pneumatic diagrams and schematics. Machine Shop Skills including: Welding and Fabrication a plus Programmable logic controllers: 1 year (Preferred) Mechanical knowledge: 3-5 years (Preferred) TRAINING: On the job training: SDS/Hazardous Awareness cGMP Lock-out/Tag-out appropriate SOP’s per department requirements Reasoning Ability: Familiarity and understanding of safe mechanical practices Ability to exercise judgment to develop preventative programs, analyze and troubleshoot equipment breakdowns WORK ENVIRONMENT: Factory setting, medium to high noise level Temperature controlled environment Regularly exposed to elements such as odor, noise, dust, chemicals Requires long periods of standing (85-100%) Ability to lift objects and containers up to 30 pounds on a daily basis TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT: Fork Lift Scissors lift Hand and power tools Grinders Appropriate personnel protective equipment Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. FLSA: Non-Exempt

Responsibilities

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for conducting machine set-up, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance on liquid filling and packaging equipment. They also perform general facility maintenance and ensure all activities comply with cGMP standards and safety regulations.