Maintenance Mechanic 1

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Position Title: Maintenance Mechanic I

Location: New Milford School Road, Rockford

Shift: Weekend A (5:45am-6p Fri, Sat, Sun)

The Maintenance Mechanic I duties include installing, troubleshooting, maintaining and repairing equipment while following all work practices and procedures. Technicians will maintain a safe work environment, while supporting the internal/external customers and site goals and objectives. This is an entry level position into Maintenance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The essential duties and responsibilities include the following but other duties may be assigned.

• Support the packaging process by making routine and non-routine adjustments assuring high quality product. This includes interaction with others involved in the process to increase efficiency and reduce process losses such as scrap or rework.

• This position requires the person to be mechanically skilled and have the ability use a variety of hand tools and power tools in order to perform you duties. Perform preventive maintenance, changeovers, repairs, and running adjustments. This includes the ability to define and resolve recurring problems by implementing a robust corrective action.

• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and services.

• This position requires the individual to be ambitious, self-driven, and be very comfortable being hands on.

• This position will require on the job training along with technical education.

• The position requires the person to be solution oriented. 

• Good problem solving skills are a must and the ability to demonstrate attention to detail.

• Leadership skills and customer oriented approach to problems are a must.

• Must have the ability to conduct oneself in a professional manner. 

• Must have the ability to work in team environment and independently in a productive and efficient way.

• Engage improvement initiatives, and shift meetings.

• May be asked to present ideas to others within the operational department or supporting departments.

• Request and/or complete work orders for repairs on equipment.

• Assist Production Line Leads with troubleshooting and machine adjustments. Work closely with Maintenance Mechanic 2’s to develop technical expertise on all equipment.

• Prompt escalation to your supervisor of any safety issue, quality issue, or downtime following the established escalation protocol.

• Provide guidance to others when appropriate, which could include other Maintenance Mechanics and Production Line Leaders. This will include interacting with production to understand and resolve issues affecting line performance.

• May require use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR).

• This position may require overtime and/or weekend work.

• Knowledge of and adherence to all PCI, cGMP, and GCP policies, procedures, rules.

• Attendance to work is an essential function of this position.

• Performs other duties as assigned by Manager/Supervisor.

Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for the stated position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required:

• High School Diploma and/or 3-5 years related experience and/or training.

• Basic Mathematical Skills

• Basic Computer Skills: Ability to perform basic computer tasks and has the ability to operate common computer programs.   

• Limited Working Proficiency: The ability to satisfy routine social demands and limited work requirements. The ability to read simple prose, in a form equivalent to typescript or printing, on subjects within a familar context.

• High Reasoning: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where there is only limited standardization. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions that may be provided in various forms.

•   Pass a Mechanical Aptitude test.

Preferred:                                                                                        

• Have the ability to read measuring devices like micrometers, dial calipers and blue prints.

• Know the basic principle of electronics

• Know the basic principles of pneumatics

• Know mechanics, basic drive shaft alignment, bearing replacement.

• Know how to perform preventative maintenance.  Visual review and oiling and greasing. 

For Illinois residents:  the hiring rate for this position is $22.15-$26.31/hour plus eligibility for an annual performance bonus. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including but not limited to specific and relevant experience, education, credentials, geography, and subject matter expertise. PCI offers full-time employees a competitive benefits package that includes paid time off, health insurance coverage (including dental and vision), flexible spending account, and 401(k).

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PCI Pharma Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.

At PCI, Equity and Inclusion are at the core of our company’s purpose: Together, delivering life-changing therapies. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace by holding ourselves accountable to the highest standards of understanding, fairness, respect, and equal opportunity – at every level. We envision a PCI community where everyone can belong and grow, and we strive to bring this vision to reality by continuously and intentionally assessing our people practices, policies and programs, marketing approach, and workplace culture.