Key Accountabilities
The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for providing assembly machine technical support to the manufacturing operations. The technician will execute all maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting activities in support of production in a safe, cost-effective and environmentally sound manner, assuring capacity and achieving plant performance metrics.
Duties & Responsibilities:
* Responsible for setting up automated assembly machines to produce products to specified quality standards.
* Complete necessary documentation associated with each lot.
* Perform Preventive Maintenance tasks per defined schedules.
* Make all necessary repairs to equipment.
* Ensure all equipment is maintained to the highest level and all repairs both internally and externally are inspected and accepted.
* Complete trouble-shooting for all equipment and related issues.
* Represent the Maintenance team with regards to safety initiatives and practices to develop and maintain an injury-free workplace.
* Work within a larger engineering team of mechanical and electrical resources including automation, facilities, project and system engineers, with emphasis on performance, involvement, teamwork and personal development.
* Utilize the existing CMMS system (SAP NEXT) to ensure all maintenance activities through consistent application of a work order system.
* Identify areas in which maintenance capability should be improved and lead improvement in these capabilities.
* Ensure that all maintenance activities meet regulatory standards (e.g. FDA, HSA, ISO).
* Provide input into OPEX projects to improve automation, reduce lead-time and reduce EHS risks in the department.
* Reduce equipment downtime and increase efficiency of machine changeovers.
* Develop scientific risk-based approach to identifying key critical spares for plant and equipment.
* Responsible for carrying out calibrations at required intervals according to device listing and completing relevant documentation.
* Perform all tasks with due recognition of safety, environment, GxP and plant procedures.
* Train new technicians and production personnel on relevant equipment.
* Work closely with project group to identify and implement machine improvements.
* Assist with EHS investigations and issue resolution.
* Assist with process improvement work in the department.
* Assist with validation work in the department, including completion of trials and DOE's.
* Administration work related to duties such as placing POs, liaising with vendors and contractors.
Requirements:
* Minimum 3-5 years working in a Medical Device or Pharma manufacturing environment.
* Working experience of automated production assembly machines.
* Working knowledge of electrical and electronic systems.
* Demonstrated high-performance history, proven ability to execute and get results.
* Ability to work with employees at all levels of the organisation.
* Preferable experience with CMMS SAP NEXT PM System.
* Preferable experience with a Calibration System.
* Preferable experience with moulding machines and mould tools.
* Working experience with planned Preventative Maintenance approaches.
* Excellent awareness and experience in relation to Quality and Environmental Health and Safety.
* Relevant Mechanical trade or Engineering qualification.
Education:
* Relevant Mechanical trade or Engineering qualification.