MAINTENANCE MECHANIC, Pharmaceutical mfg.

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Work is in clean, temperature and humidity controlled production suites. Uniforms provided.

At Tower Labs, every employee is a valued member of our Team. Our Employees are what make us a Successful Company. We work to ensure a good qualify of work-life balance for all.

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POSITION SUMMARY:

1st shift position; 7:30am - 4:00pm, Mon.-Fri.

Seeking experienced Maintenance Technician to keep production machines in optimal operating condition. Install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production equipment; Equipment/machinery includes high speed automated packaging lines with tablet presses, foil or tube packaging and cartoners, mixers, blenders and various other pieces of production equipment.

Ideal candidate will have both mechanical and electrical trouble shooting skills.

Perform all work in adherence to safety precautions, regulations and Good Manufacturing practices (cGMP).

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 3-5 years industrial mechanic experience. Machine maintenance on high speed automated production equipment; packaging machinery or tablet presses highly desirable.
• Proven strong troubleshooting skills and must be a proactive problem solver
• Comprehensive knowledge of mechanical principles and basic knowledge of electrical principles
• Strong mechanical skills, good working knowledge of shop equipment (lathes, mills, etc.).
• Electrical and/or electro-mechanical experience a definite plus
• Ability to read, understand and fabricate parts from blueprints and sketches;
• Working knowledge of shop measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, rulers, etc.
• Good communicator and team player; ability to coach machine operators
• High School diploma (or equivalent) required; technical diploma, certificate or degree
• Must be able to wear safety shoes, safety glasses
• Must be able to successfully pass pre-employment screenings of drug test, physical and criminal background check

Pay rate commensurate with experience.

Apprenticeship opportunity may be available.

Tower Laboratories is the premier effervescent product manufacturer in the U.S. We develop and manufacture over-the-counter medications, prescription pharmaceuticals, personal care, beverage and household products. Our product line includes denture cleanser tablets, antacids, cold medications, instant soft drink tablets and bath tablets.

This family owned, medium sized company is headquartered in Centerbrook, Conn., and offers a complete benefit package including: medical, dental, short term & long term , life and AD&D insurances, Flexible Spending Health and Dependent Accounts (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA), tuition assistance, free uniforms, safety shoe & glasses reimbursements, discretionary bonuses, generous PTO, paid holidays, 401(k) with company match.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , , , or expression, , , , status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.