Machine Maintenance Technician

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About Us:

Reese Pharmaceutical Company is a privately held manufacturer of OTC branded and private label products selling to and regional chains, food and grocery stores, drug wholesalers, co-ops and independent pharmacies. Throughout the years, Reese Pharmaceutical Company has developed nationally recognized products.

Since our small beginning back in 1907, Reese Pharmaceutical Company has continued to grow and thrive and is now a 4th , family-run business. We supply the pharmaceutical industry, and ultimately, the consuming public, with high quality, unique medications that are stronger and more effective than either the name brands or their generic equivalents as well as equivalents to the name brands. We have expanded our production capabilities by adding more equipment to our facilities in order to keep up with our growing range of OTC and Healthcare products.

Position Summary:

Supports all production/facility equipment during normal operation, performs preventive maintenance on all equipment, and maintains facility in top condition. The tech will be responsible for making necessary adjustments, troubleshooting problems, completing changeovers, performing maintenance and supporting production runs to ensure processing is completed as scheduled.

JOB FUNCTIONS: (Job functions include but are not limited to the following)

• Setup scheduled production jobs including installing changeout parts, manual machine adjustments, and keying in the necessary information per the master specification sheet.
• Troubleshoot and adjust machine as necessary to ensure quality standards are met.
• Oversee general productivity of the machine to ensure production goals are met.
• Conduct quality inspections to ensure equipment is performing per master specifications.
• Performs a wide range of skilled repetitive mechanical assembly operations in support of production projects.
• Prepares and utilizes basic hand tools and machines including but not limited to power screwdriver, ruler, clamp machine, allen wrench, heat gun, vise, crimpers, pinning machine, and automatic wire strippers.
• Assist in start-up of production runs to ensure proper performance of equipment.
• Perform all required preventative maintenance and record based on company processes.
• Communicates need for major repairs of equipment to appropriate manager.
• Completes all required paperwork timely, legibly, and accurately including data entry of production data; prepares required reports and correspondence.
• Possesses and maintains thorough knowledge of all applicable safety regulations and considerations.
• Participates in continuous improvement and team building activities; maintains productive working relationships with all team members
• Maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Wear required PPE based on company dress code.
• Follow Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) standards.
• Work in a cooperative manner with management/supervision, co-workers and vendors.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

EDUCATION/ KNOWLEDGE/ SKILLS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2-4 years’ experience in manufacturing.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic.
• Familiarity with various mechanical and electrical measuring equipment.
• Excellent manual dexterity and hand/eye coordination.
• Ability to read and understand work instructions and assembly drawings.
• Familiar with CGMP compliance standards.
• Ability to use small hand tools.
• Possess mechanical aptitude.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead and direct others.
• Ability to work on complex projects with general direction and minimal guidance.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to understand any and all safety requirements and cautions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Frequently sitting or standing for extended periods of time up to 10-hours.
• Occasional bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, and twisting required.
• Simple and power grasping with both right and left hands is required.
• Occasional Lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Reading computer screen or other electronic devices.
• Use of various office hand and electrical tools or equipment.

SCHEDULE DEMANDS:

General schedule is a 10-hour Monday - Thursday assignment, however, employee must be willing to work a flexible schedule including overtime and days that may include early mornings, and/or weekends and be punctual while doing so.

Reese Pharmaceutical is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decision on an employee's or applicant's , , , , or (including ), , ancestry, marital status, , , genetic , genetic information, , veteran/military status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Click here to view the Poster, EEO is the Law.