Production Maintenance Technician

Production Maintenance Technician

The Production Maintenance Technician will be a key contributor in a dynamic manufacturing organization at the Noblesville, Indiana facility. The role will support fast paced manufacturing of Curium's radiopharmaceutical therapeutic sterile drug products. The role will troubleshoot and repair equipment problems that occur during manufacturing through electronic, mechanical, electromechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, or optical means. The technician will execute preventative maintenance and schedule the calibration of devices with offsite vendor. The role will work closely with Process Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Manufacturing.

Work Schedule: Saturday - Wednesday 12am - 8:30am, training on 1st period M-F. Hours could be adjusted. This position supports production in a manufacturing facility and will require holidays, weekends, and overtime.

Essential Functions Must maintain operational compliance with US and international regulatory agencies and guidelines (i.e. FDA, DEA, EU, HC, TGA, PIC/S, ISO, USP, NRC, cGMP, etc.). Respond to production-down issues in a manner that minimizes downtime. Troubleshoot electrical, hydraulics, pneumatics and mechanical system in an industrial environment. Determines best course of action to make repairs. Sets and/or adjusts priorities to ensure safety and reliability of production equipment and support systems. Test equipment after repairs and leave equipment and area in a clean, safe condition. Perform functionality and alignment checks; make adjustments, modifications, and replacements as directed. Work from schematics, engineering drawings, and written or verbal instructions. Perform all assigned Preventative and Corrective Maintenance work orders on time. Operate related equipment, conduct tests and report data in prescribed format. Use predetermined methods, sequences, and setups to inspect or test specific equipment or product; making modifications and adjustments as necessary. Be self-motivated and able to work as a member of a team when needed. Ensure a safe and quality working environment through training, awareness, and compliance to safety guidelines and SOP's. Follow and promote on-the-job safety expectations, including wearing proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and following cGMP rules and guidelines in all designated areas.

Requirements Two-year degree in Electrical Automation, Industrial Maintenance, Electronics, Electrical systems, or related field required, or equivalent training in Armed Forces training schools. Work experience will be considered in lieu of education. One or more years of relevant work experience in maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial equipment and/or automation systems, preferably in pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment. Strong troubleshooting skills, with and without schematics General mechanical proficiency / use of variety of hand tools Use of voltmeter and other general-purpose test equipment AC/DC electrical power systems / supplies (Preferred) Industrial manufacturing equipment, automated systems (Preferred) Automation electronics, electrical controls / PLCs (Preferred) Proximity and optical sensors, signal wiring / connectivity (Preferred) AC/DC motors (Preferred) Pneumatics, hydraulics and associated controls (Preferred) Vacuum pumps / systems (Preferred) Electro-mechanical systems / servos (Preferred) Equipment calibration (Preferred) Building Management Systems (Preferred) Reverse engineering (Preferred) Root Cause Analysis (Preferred) Basic soldering (Preferred) Working Conditions: Willingness to work in plant producing radioactive materials and requiring all employees to participate in safety programs designed to minimize potential and/or actual exposure levels. Responsibilities include the ability to lift up to 70 pounds, kneeling, crouching, twisting the upper body, walking, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, reaching, must be able to physically negotiate stairs and evacuation ladders with or without accommodation, wear and operate safety equipment, enter vessels, and inspect equipment. Material handling devices (e.g., hand truck, fork truck, and conveyors) are used when possible, however, use of proper lifting and movement techniques is necessary to prevent injury. Must be willing to wear a variety of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and hearing protection as needed. May be required to sit or stand for long periods of 8+ hours a day while performing duties. Must possess good hand-eye coordination; close attention to detail is required. Must be able to work indoors and outdoors with exposure to mechanical/moving parts, hazards including corrosive, flammable and toxic material, dust, dirt, odors, and irritants. Willingness to complete safety training within allotted timeframes, and work in a team-based environment. Must be able to work outside of regular work hours, including off shift, weekend, and holiday work as business needs require.