Production Equipment Mechanic I

Summary:

The Production Equipment Mechanic I is responsible for repairing and maintaining process equipment used in filling operations. This role involves working with schematics, technical drawings, and manuals to ensure equipment functions properly. Additionally, the mechanic will document all work using electronic work order systems and maintain clear and transparent communication, demonstrating integrity and self-accountability throughout the maintenance process.

Join our talented workforce, where a commitment to excellence and a customer focused attitude is everything. We pursue excellence because our work has the power to improve patients’ lives with the pharmaceuticals we develop and manufacture. 

We proudly offer

Generous benefit options  Paid training, vacation and holidays  Career advancement opportunities  Education reimbursement 401k program And more! 

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Assures that facility engineering drawing and associated documentation (including work orders and ECOs) are effectively and compliantly updated and maintained. Interpersonal skills to encourage effective interactions with peers. Performs routine preventive maintenance on vial and syringe production machinery.  Works cooperatively with and maintains relationships with employees and other professionals.  Supports senior-level staff during troubleshooting and investigations.  Follows cGMPs, and SOPs, and complies with all safety requirements while performing all activities. Attends meetings and participates on committees as required. Works overtime as needed and is available for 24-hour on-call duty. Documents work performed on work orders.  Completes routine PMs by the assigned due dates.  Performs other duties as assigned or directed by the immediate supervisor.  Read/interpret SOPs to ensure compliance Maintain up to date trainings Other duties as assigned

Education and/or Experience:                                                   

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)  One (1) year related experience in a maintenance setting, preferred Hands-on experience in the operation/maintenance of manufacturing equipment in a pharmaceutical environment, preferred

Supervisory Responsibilities:                                                           

This role does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Language Skills:                                                       

Ability to read and interpret documents such as, but not limited to, safety instructions, standard operating procedures, policies, and manuals.  Ability to write clearly and communicate effectively.

Mathematical Skills:                                                             

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, decimals and percentages.  Ability to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability:                                                 

Ability to demonstrate understanding and effective application of written and oral instruction. 

Computer Skills:                                                   

Skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.  Ability to quickly adapt and learn new manufacturing software systems.

Other Skills and Abilities:                                              

Fosters a collaborative and positive work environment Champions change Promotes a safe and healthy work environment by actively identifying and addressing potential hazards, following established safety protocols, participating in safety training programs, and fostering a culture of awareness and responsibility among team members. Demonstrates strong attention to detail Knowledgeable in one (1) or more of the following areas; electrical, hydraulic, pneumatics, mechanical, and PLC. Inspect, repair, and maintain equipment maintenance.  Knowledge of cGMP and regulatory agencies (OSHA, EPA, FDA, JP, EU, etc.) requirements.  Interpersonal skills to encourage effective interactions with outside contractors. Identify areas of process improvement.  Maintains work areas to the highest level of cleanliness.  Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with plant maintenance, engineering staff, and other departments as needed.  Ability to work well independently or as a team.  Ability to work at heights.

Other Qualifications:

Must pass a background check Must pass a drug screen May be required to pass Occupational Health Screening Must pass pre-employment assessment  Must be able to obtain and maintain gowning certification 

Must be able to obtain and maintain media qualification

May be required to wear a respirator                                     

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The essential physical demands will vary for each Curia position. 

All positions may require regular or occasional lifting, pushing and pulling up to 10 pounds, frequently; up to 25 pounds occasionally; and up to 50 pounds infrequently. Additionally, all positions entail regular sitting, standing and reaching, with some roles requiring prolonged periods of time for each activity.  Visual acuity, both close and distant, along with depth perception is necessary in each role, with or without corrective lenses.  Please note that employees are prohibited from wearing contact lenses in work areas with exposure to cleaning agents.  Hand and finger dexterity are integral to all positions, with specific activities varying from typing to manipulating maintenance tools or operating keypads, switches, and buttons.  Occasional stooping, kneeling, twisting, crouching, crawling and balancing are also part of each position’s physical requirements. Certain roles may involve climbing and working at elevated heights as well.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics, described below, are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The working environments will vary for each Curia position.  The employee may be required to work in an office, manufacturing, or warehouse environment. 

The office environment is designed for comfort and productivity, with room temperature settings maintained for optimal working conditions.  It is common to hear conversational noise in the background. 

The pharmaceutical manufacturing environment is sterile.  Therefore, aseptic gowning is required.  Personal protective equipment (nitrile gloves, clean room socks, face-shields, safety glasses, aprons, steel-toed shoes and powered air purifying respirators) is necessary, depending upon the task at hand.  The employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, confined areas, and refrigerator or freezer temperatures when working in a sterile environment. 

The warehouse environment is typically set at a controlled temperature but the employee may be exposed to refrigerator or freezer temperatures when retrieving materials. 

Some positions may occasionally be exposed to moving mechanical parts, elevated heights, airborne particles, electrical activities and vibration. In addition, some positions may work with or be exposed to, compressed gases and must wear ear protection. 

All environments may be subject to working with or being exposed to cleaning agents. 

Education, experience, location and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.

We do not accept unsolicited assistance from any headhunters or recruitment firms for any of our job openings. All resumes or profiles submitted by search firms to any employee at Curia, in any form without a valid, signed search agreement by an authorized signatory in place for the specific position, approved by Talent Acquisition, will be deemed the sole property of Curia. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Curia because of the unsolicited referral.

All interested applicants must apply online. Please be aware of scammers. Curia will only send offer letters and requests for sensitive personal information from a curiaglobal.com email address. Curia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Curia is an E-Verify employer.

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