Maintenance Tech

Job Title: Facilities Maintenance Technician

FLSA Classification: Full-Time, Non-Exempt/Hourly Professional

Work Location: Fall River, MA

Work Hours: First Shift: 8 AM - 5 PM (May vary based on business needs)

Reports To: Facilities Maintenance Engineer

Purpose:

The purpose of this role is to assist in the mechanical/electrical maintenance, repairs and servicing of a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility.

Scope:

The scope (content and statements) of this job description is designed to describe the general nature and level of work as well as provide a basic understanding of the role, responsibilities, and expectations of the person assigned to perform the job. This job description is not designed to provide an exact or exhaustive list of all job duties, tasks, skills, and qualifications. The intent is to give a general scope of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position and provide basic performance expectations. The scope of the job may be modified with respect to the department, group, and on an individual assigned basis to a sometimes-specific testing group. Consideration of education, relevant training, and experience or a combination of all three may also result in further modification of the role.

Multifunctional Role:

This job is a multifunctional role. The primary nature of this job is to serve as a Facilities Maintenance Technician. As a secondary requirement, this position will be expected to provide support to other operational functions to include but not limited to Packaging Operations, Manufacturing Operations, and Warehouse Operations.

Job Description:

The Facilities Maintenance Technician performs all functions relating to the mechanical maintenance and electrical work in our facility; consistent with established Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), customer requirements and in conjunction with all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Incumbents in this position are responsible for the safe and efficient execution of their job duties, while ensuring product compliance to established standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performing daily maintenance and monitoring of equipment to ensure a high level of reliability.
• Assist with installation and commissioning of new equipment.
• Evaluate and repair a wide variety of machinery and equipment using acquired knowledge, skills and experience, company supplied tools, some fabrication of parts and new and/or used but serviceable repair parts.
• Prepare for operation, maintenance and engineering procedures of all equipment.
• Follow procedure as per Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) guidelines by Quality Assurance (QA).
• Check and monitor for cleanliness, maintenance, upkeep of the facility, premise and equipment.
• Maintain concurrent entries of all operations/activities.
• Assist with any carpentry activities to include building walls/rooms with minimal guidance, installing repairs and finish drywall to completion, priming/painting new and existing walls, ceilings, doors, etc. throughout the site internally and externally.
• Install and troubleshoot facility electrical systems.
• Coordinate with central utility so that required quality utilities can be provided to plant.
• Handle and maintain the electrical distribution system and plan for energy conservation.
• Handle the preventive maintenance of production equipment and machinery.
• Breakdown and preventive maintenance of BMS equipment and instruments.
• To check daily alarms in BMS and plan their immediate, corrective and preventive maintenance.
• Operation of BMS and service floor equipment.
• Ensure the calibration activities are completed.
• Daily monitoring and maintenance of records of the purified water generation, storage, and distribution system.
• Participate in qualification and validation activities for effective implementation of validation master plan.
• Work individually and in collaboration with others as part of a team.
• Execute procedures to complete tasks in a safe and efficient manner.
• Perform duties through the proper safe use of equipment, according to Health & Safety procedures and Equipment Manuals.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Other Responsibilities:

• Assign jobs to contractors and issue work permits as required.
• Must stay current with evolving technology and new procedures and equipment.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Handle relevant documents.
• Complete documents in a time manner, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Report all issues that arises to the department head or reporting manager.
• Maintain discipline in department.
• May be required to assist in the training of other employees in the department.
• Remain flexible to extended work hours to achieve department and facility goals when needed.

Training and Safety:

All employees must undergo various training activities at the start of their employment. Facilities Maintenance Technician will participate in on-the-job training and miscellaneous trainings to include assisting in the coordination and scheduling of trainings. New trainings and re-trainings will occur periodically. Employees must strictly adhere to all safety, health, and environmental guidelines at all times and ensure that all safety precautions are being taken during handling of machines.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required with 3 years‘ experience
• Accredited college certificate or university degree is preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years‘ experience in mechanical maintenance and electrical work in an industrial setting.
• Knowledge of facility plumbing including domestic water system and sewer.
• Carpentry Skills to include Following blueprints and building plans, installing structures and fixtures, measuring, cutting, and shaping wood, plastic, and other materials, constructing building frameworks, including walls, floors, and doorframes, and repairing damaged framework or other structures/fixtures.
• Proficient understanding of HVAC systems, electrical systems, janitorial.
• Strong knowledge of boiler maintenance and operations.
• Strong knowledge of plumbing, building maintenance and building inspections.
• Works with high-voltage equipment, so must be alert and precise.
• Must be proficient in understanding and applying all GMP guidelines and policies.
• Basic understanding of mechanical machinery.
• Proficiency in the English language (Speaking/Reading/Writing) to understand work instructions and document results.
• Ability to follow both verbal and written instructions.
• Demonstrated ability to work in both independent and team environments.
• Good knowledge of Health & Safety procedures, including, OSHA.

Physical Requirements:

• This position requires the ability to do heavy lifting / bending frequently.
• Exert an amount of force continuously and/or up to 5 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force rarely by utilizing a hand truck to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Ability to perform repairs to parts or equipment that may require cutting, brazing, TIG/MIG or stick welding.
• Requires the ability to work indoors and outdoors.
• Must be physically capable of climbing ladders, working with hardware, working in a lying position, working with arms extended overhead for extended periods of time.
• Ability to wear appropriate PPE is required.
• Individual may be required to wear respiratory devices that include but are not limited to: Air Purifying Respirators (APR) which include half-face and full-face negative pressure respirators, hooded powered air purifying respirators, or Supplied Air Respirators (SAR), which include hooded or full face supplied air respirators.

GLOBAL COMPANY

Cipla is a leading global pharmaceutical company, dedicated to high-quality, branded and generic medicines. We are trusted by healthcare professionals and patients across geographies. Over the last eight decades, we have strengthened our leadership in India‘s pharmaceutical industry and fortified our promise of strengthening our global focus by consolidating and deepening our presence in the key markets of India, South Africa, the U.S., and other economies of the emerging world.

Cipla employs handpicked professionals not just for their knowledge and experience but for their zeal to make a difference to the world of healthcare. The company believes that our biggest assets are the employees, who lead us to prosperity and growth in the future. Driven by the vision, none shall be denied, Cipla‘s focus has always been on making affordable, world-class medicines with a reputation for uncompromising quality standards across the world.

CIPLA Fall River (INVAGEN PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.)

About InvaGen Pharmaceuticals, a Cipla subsidiary InvaGen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is engaged in the development, manufacture, marketing, and distribution of generic prescription medicines with focus on metered dose inhaler (MDI). The company was founded in 2003 and is based in Central Islip and Hauppauge, New York. As of February 18, 2016, InvaGen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Cipla (EU) Limited.