Process Maintenance Technician

Company: Alltech Consulting Services Inc
Location: Manassas
Posted on: April 3, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description:

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The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of hydraulics, belt systems, motors, and other industrial machine mechanisms essential for job procedures. Must be a team player with strong attention to detail. In this position, you should also be able to make decisions, troubleshoot, and perform repairs with little to no supervision. This position is responsible for performing emergency and routine maintenance on all manufacturing equipment, including equipment changeovers, and assist production personnel as necessary to minimize downtime. Millworks are responsible for the installation and repair of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems and ensuring that equipment is maintained in top working condition through troubleshooting, repair, and preventative maintenance. This includes diagnosing and repairing faulty electrical components of machines such as motors, AC/DC drives, and sensors as well as Automation controls, such as PLC IO.


--- Disassemble and reassemble equipment for repair or transportation.
--- Build the foundation for machines.
--- Conduct packaging equipment changeovers to different formats.
--- Construct and install equipment such as shafting, conveyors and tram rails.
--- Review and interpret engineering specifications, schematics, and blueprints to determine work procedures.
--- Transfer equipment to the applicable site for maintenance to avoid contamination or safety hazards.
--- Grind and file machinery parts.
--- Work with a range of hand tools including measuring tools, welding and brazing equipment.
--- Perform basic PMs, mechanical maintenance and repairs across the site.
--- Help maintain good housekeeping in mechanical and facility areas.
--- Assists with small scale process improvement projects
--- Troubleshooting of various types of mechanical, electrical and pneumatic systems such as Allen Bradley PLC's, VFD's, Conveyors, Motors, and Pumps
--- Keeps plant equipment running and in good repair
--- Make repairs in a timely manner.
--- Making improvements to plant systems and facilities
--- Assists Plant staff with adjustments and changeovers of Plant machinery as needed
--- Promptly reports to plant leadership all serious equipment malfunctions, and suggested course of action
--- Maintains cleanliness and upkeep of repair shop, maintenance office, and storage areas including all equipment, tools, supplies and materials
--- Observe and follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Food Safety Plan (HACCP) and Food Quality Plan (FQP)
--- Take responsibility for producing high quality products in each step of production
--- Maintain clean work area
--- Participating in all necessary training is required to successfully perform job responsibilities
--- Determine which machines, techniques, and tools to use when moving equipment and completing jobs.


Education or Equivalent: (Minimum required to perform job)
--- A minimum of 5 years' experience as a millwright or similar job.
--- Associate's degree with 5+ years of relevant experience or High School Diploma and 5+ years of relevant experience or technical/vocational training
--- Advanced mechanical and electrical skills and education
--- Advanced Machine Shop Tools
--- Computer skills / Electronic Work
--- Ability to read and understand electrical schematics, mechanical drawings and vendor documentation
--- Troubleshooting AC and DC Circuits from 24vDC to 480vAC


Knowledge/Skills Requirements: (List unique knowledge skills, or problem-solving requirements)
--- Highly skilled in troubleshooting wrapping machines - preferably GD wrapping machines.
--- Highly skilled in troubleshooting pouching machines - preferably Volpak pouching machines.


Job Qualifications:
Minimum Requirements:
--- High school diploma or equivalent. May substitute equivalent years of pharmaceutical manufacturing supervisory experience for education.
--- 2 years of pharmaceutical manufacturing experience (or applicable experience in a cGMP environment).
--- Must have a thorough knowledge of the equipment and processes used in the facility and within the pharmaceutical industry or equivalent manufacturing experience.
--- Must have a thorough knowledge of cGMP, FDA and DEA guidelines and how to apply them effectively.
--- Thorough knowledge of Solid Dosage manufacturing preferred.
--- Excellent computer skills.
--- Able to manage priorities and projects prioritizing effectively. Must communicate clearly, and manage people well.
--- Capability to work in a matrix organization.
--- Must be able to wear safety glasses, or specified eye protection, in all designated areas
--- Must be able to follow any applicable plant safety requirements
--- Must be fit-tested, trained and capable of wearing air purifying respirator
--- Must be trained in plant hazardous material procedures
--- Must be able to use approved fall prevention devices when performing elevated tasks
--- Must be capable of wearing steel-toed safety shoes for 8 to 12 hours a day, depending on duration of the shift

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