Maintenance Work Study

PharmaForce, Inc.

Nature and Scope
An entry level position involving equipment repairs and maintenance activities intended to keep the facility equipment (i.e. process, utility, and general equipment) within compliance of cGMPs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
A. Perform Preventative Maintenance/Calibration Tasks
Follow written PM/calibration procedures.
Perform PM/calibration tasks on all types of plant equipment under direct supervision of more experienced personnel.
Accurately complete PM/calibration paperwork, including work orders and logbooks in accordance with existing company policies, procedures, and Current Good Manufacturing Practices, health and safety requirements.
B. Execute Repairs with guidance of more experience personnel
Respond to customer requests and/or alarm conditions.
Assess instrument failures/breakdowns, systematically identify problems, review with more experienced personnel, and develop action plan for repair.
Execute action plan to restore to operation.
Accurately document repair activities.
C. Operate Plant Utilities
Monitor site (steam, electric, chilled water, compressed air, etc.) and clean (WFI, clean steam, etc.) utility operating parameters.
Respond to out of range conditions or trends.
Perform any other tasks/duties as assigned by management.
We all must embrace the QUALITY culture.
Qualifications and Requirements
H.S. diploma or GED required. Trade School/certification in a technical discipline preferred.
1-3 years of experience in maintenance in a manufacturing or lab environment preferred.
Must be comfortable in the use of Microsoft Office Applications, including Microsoft Word, and Excel.
Basic knowledge of electrical systems and electronics.
Basic understanding of pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical control systems such as PID Controllers, smart devices, programmers/communicators, and multimeters.
Basic understanding of engineering principles as they apply to facility and production equipment.
Basic knowledge of instrumentation field wiring and to PLCs (Loop Powered and self-powered instruments, RTDs, thermocouples, etc.).
Some background in troubleshooting mechanical and electrical control problems
Details oriented.
Hands-on ability to isolate problems and identify root cause of issues.
Ability to focus on problem at hand in systematic manner.
Able to troubleshoot systems and instruments.
Ability to describe technical issues.
Ability to clearly and neatly document work performed.
Ability to follow PM procedures that clearly define required tasks.
Basic knowledge of OSHA safe work practices.
Ability to read P&IDs, electrical drawings, and blueprints.
Ability to work independently with some supervision.
Good organizational, interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written).
Comfortable working in production environment with multiple priorities.
Able to work effectively as a team member.
Able to juggle multiple tasks with supervisory guidance.
Comfortable working in culture of performance that emphasizes responsiveness.
Works to ensure that customer timelines are understood and met.
Flexibility to work multiple shifts and off hours during shutdown plus some overtime.
Must be able to read documents in Standard English such as Standard Operating Procedures, maintenance schedules and operating manuals.
Ability to work overtime as needed.
Physical Environment and Physical Requirements
Physically able to wear cleanroom/protective gowning and equipment, in

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