Mechanical Technician

Responsibilities

• Monitoring and maintaining all production equipment on the production floor.
• Responsible of mechanical maintenance requirements for high-speed filling, packaging, equipment component prep and compounding.
• Perform troubleshooting of high-performance production equipment and evaluate critical spare parts.
• Maintain equipment logs, and documentation according with SOP, cGMP and all updated guidelines.
• Completes necessary corrective and preventive work orders, as well as assigned trainings, OEM and outside contractors.
• Performs all set‑ups and change‑overs and/or repairs of equipment as necessary per production needs and schedules.
• Work closely collaboratively with Operations and engineering organization / personnel to meet all production objectives and site goals/KPIs.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Minimum five (5) years maintenance experience maintaining and troubleshooting high-speed equipment
• Experience in equipment Corrective Maintenance, Preventative Maintenance and spare part systems
• Basic math and algebra required
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications and technical manuals.
• Experience and ability to make precision measurements of parts and production components
• Ability to understand and identify tolerance issues between equipment and components
• Must be able to demonstrate a strong mechanical ability from past experience or testing.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to logically troubleshoot and resolve equipment breakdowns and to work with other crafts and engineers in resolving complex machine issues.
• Ability to examine technical problems and make recommendations for repairs/corrective action.
• Able to comprehend and follow all applicable SOPs/Job Aids.
• Ability to work safely.
• Ability to read, interpret and comprehend written documents such as SOPs/Job Aids.
• Ability to complete required documentation.
• Ability to communicate in written or oral form.
• Accurate record keeping essential.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to interface with factory management, group leaders and various support groups.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive mechanical maintenance expertise, particularly in high-speed filling and packaging equipment, with a strong focus on troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and adherence to SOPs and cGMP standards. Capable of collaborating effectively with operations and engineering teams to achieve production goals and maintain equipment reliability.