Technician, Production Reliability, Sunday-Thursday 10:45PM-7:15AM; potential temporary weekend shi

Job Title: Technician, Production Reliability Location: Columbus, OH Job Type: Full-Time Shift: 3rd with potential temporary weekend shift About Us: As a developer, manufacturer, and supplier of essential medicines, Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. and its affiliates’ mission is to bring Better Health. Within Reach. Every Day.® for millions of patients around the world. We are a trusted, reliable partner and dependable source of over 750 high-quality generic, specialty and branded pharmaceutical products that hospitals, physicians and pharmacists need to treat their patients across North America, the Middle East, North Africa and Europe. Through our 32 manufacturing plants, eight R&D centers, and 8,500+ employees worldwide, we are always hard at work creating high-quality medicines and making them accessible to the people who need them. Description: 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 Technician, Production Reliability to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible to s etup, clean, and change over equipment in Production following appropriate procedures in a clean and safe work environment meeting all cGMP, FDA, DEA, OSHA and other applicable regulations. Directly support the operation of equipment and lines by assisting and guiding operators with set up, adjustments, and operating parameters. Provide continuous monitoring of equipment across lines to improve productivity through improved Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). Provide higher-level technical expertise than a Technician III as needed by maintaining packaging equipment, completing routine preventive maintenance tasks, troubleshooting common issues, and performing basic repairs. Support continuous improvement by identifying specific improvement opportunities, completing related tasks, and recommending or making procedural updates. Key Responsibilities Regular and predictable onsite attendance and punctuality. Performs Packaging line / equipment setup, clean and changeover activities that require the use of hand tools, removal / replacement of machine parts, adjustment, and cleaning of parts. Assists and guides operators through the setup process and routinely with operating adjustments and parameters to maximize equipment performance. Responds to service calls while the resource is in operation, which may include off-shift periods and weekends. Schedules, plans, performs, and/or records preventative maintenance activities that are the responsibility of Flow Technicians. Performs preventive, corrective, or emergency work orders to ensure reliability of equipment, documenting through work orders to maintain required equipment history. Performs first line troubleshooting and repairs prior to escalation to Maintenance or Engineers. Provides immediate notice to appropriate staff of need for more advanced troubleshooting functions and/or repairs. Makes recommendations for process, operational, and/or training/staffing improvements to ensure optimal performance of equipment and machines. Maintains the accuracy of written and electronic documentation procedures for regulatory compliance. May perform more advanced troubleshooting functions under close direction of experienced MRTs or Engineers. Ensures a safe and efficient work area and eliminates clutter and foreign particles that could potentially damage or contaminate equipment or product. Conducts routine inspections on assigned equipment used in packaging of products, documenting results as appropriate. Resolves routine issues or escalates to Coaches and/or Maintenance Reliability Technicians (MRTs). Notifies Maintenance or other individuals as appropriate of any situation requiring immediate attention (emergency) or enters work order for items that can be planned and scheduled. Conducts daily evaluations to ensure maintenance of required tools, supplies, and work area 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 impact equipment or product. Actively participates in daily Performance Center (PC) meetings regarding equipment and line performance. Works on projects and improvement initiatives and acts as an advocate within the operation for improved Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE). Supports continuous improvement by identifying specific improvement opportunities, completing related tasks as assigned, and recommending or making procedural updates. Initiate, performs, evaluates, and/or looks for training opportunities for Technicians in the area by providing, creating and/or updating troubleshooting guides and tools, providing feedback to Supervisors, trainers, or engineers, etc. Maintains area equipment setup documentation (setup guides, starting points, build-sheets, etc.). Qualifications Minimum: High school diploma (or equivalent) Preferred: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in pharmaceutical, food, or other GMP packaging operation; experience in other related manufacturing or mechanical setting may be considered in lieu of this requirement What We Offer*: Annual performance bonus, commission, and share potential Auto enrollment in a Hikma-sponsored 401(k) program at a pre-tax contribution rate of 3% of eligible pay. Hikma will match 100% of the first 6% of eligible pay that you contribute A generous paid time off (PTO) bank starting with 20 days (prorated based on hire date). Additional days granted upon reaching work milestone anniversaries 3 personal days (prorated based on hire date) 11 company paid holidays Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, mental health, disability, life insurance, prescription drug coverage, and a variety of voluntary benefits Employee discount program Wellbeing rewards program Safety and Quality is a top organizational priority Career advancement and growth opportunities Tuition reimbursement Paid maternity and parental leave Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and depend on the job classification, role, and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change as well as specific plan or program terms. Equal Opportunity Employer: Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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