Our Manufacturing Equipment Technician plays a vital role in ensuring the highest quality and safety standards of our pharmaceutical products. Once you complete our training, your responsibilities will include maintaining and repairing manufacturing equipment in both Controlled Non-Classified areas and in Classified clean room environments within the pharmaceutical manufacturing facility. The position operates within legal and regulatory compliance, ensuring systems are maintained and operating according to site and regulatory requirements; capable of following procedures, documenting work as/when performed and maintaining a clean/organized workplace supporting site compliance and upholding quality standards. Turn your passion for precision and your commitment to quality into a meaningful impact on healthcare across the US.
This is a full-time role for our 1st shift, working Monday through Friday from 6 AM to 2:30 PM. This is a set, consistent schedule with minimum overtime requirements and based on site in our Bloomsbury, NJ location.
What The Manufacturing Equipment Technician Does Each Day
- Performs mechanical and electrical planned and demand maintenance activities on manufacturing equipment in and out of a cleanroom environment
- Performs mechanical and electrical preventive maintenance activities, operational tasks, and troubleshooting on manufacturing equipment in and out of a clean room environment
- Sets up, runs, and maintains manufacturing equipment and assembly processes to make distinct products in a manufacturing environment. Monitor and check the product quality and document results in strict adherence to protocols
- Maintains a log of activities carried out on equipment, hours worked, spare parts used, etc. using the site CMMS
- Is able to execute moderately complex assignments and provide independent judgment
- Diagnoses, troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs robotic systems, pneumatic and/or hydraulic systems
- Provides Day to Day coverage of production equipment is assigned area – completes schedule PM’s, responds to alarms, solves equipment breakdowns, and fulfills production requests efficiently to minimize downtime
- Able to respond to issues after hours and during weekends, with limited supervision
- Team player that can operate with other site functions
- Follows all aspects of maintenance safety requirements (LOTO, 5S, etc.)
- Exhibits strong leadership skills, such as motivation, delegation, ownership, leading by example, well-developed organizational skills, excellent communication skills
- Complies with 503B guidelines; cGMPs and cGDPs, and company standards
- Interprets equipment blueprints, schematic drawings, and machinery maintenance tasks
Our Most Successful Manufacturing Equipment Technician
- Are team players
- Recognize prioritize and acts, makes productive use of time
- Seek opportunities to implement a culture of continuous process improvement as related to equipment, processes, and systems at the site
- Have strong collaboration, decision-making, problem-solving, and project management skills
Minimum Requirements For This Role
- High School diploma or GED
- 2+ years of experience working in a manufacturing environment
- Understanding of Good Documentation Practices
- Experience with Maintenance Safety practices and protocols
- Experience using basic hand and power tools, electrical troubleshooting
- Knowledgeable in ISO 5/7 environment cleanroom gowning
- Able to successfully complete a drug and background check
- Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; QuVa will not sponsor applicants for work visas
Any Of The Following Will Give You An Edge
- Associate degree
- Experience working in a GMP regulated industry (FDA a plus)
- Knowledge of equipment/utility qualification
Benefits Of Working At QuVa
- Set, full-time, consistent work schedule
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental and vision
- 401k retirement program with company match
- 17 paid days off plus 8 paid holidays per year
- Occasional weekend and overtime opportunities with advance notice
- National, industry-leading high growth company with future career advancement opportunities
About QuVa
QuVa Pharma is a national, industry-leading, FDA registered 503B outsourcing services company that provides hospitals with essential medications in ready-to-administer injectable formats that are critical for effective patient care. We are leading the way with unmatched expertise in current Good Manufacturing Practices and sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing, and the highest quality and safety standards so hospitals can more confidently and reliably focus on patient care nationwide. As a leader in sterile compounding, we continue to invest in automation and integrated technologies to improve our production processes, safety, consistency, and product quality.
As part of our team, you'll experience being at the forefront of groundbreaking solutions, collaborating with brilliant minds, and making a tangible impact in healthcare delivery.
QuVa is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating and maintaining a work environment that is free from all forms of discrimination and harassment. QuVa's Equal Opportunity Policy prohibits harassment or discrimination due to age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and any related medical conditions), sexual orientation, and any other characteristic or classification protected by applicable laws. All employment with QuVa is “at will.”
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