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Production Mechanic
Location:
Newark, DE
Description:
This is a 2nd or 3rd shift role, however, mechanics would need to be available on-call as needed during other/off shifts and weekends whenever facility, production and/or equipment maintenance coverage is needed. Are you seeking an excellent opportunity in a global pharmaceutical company to apply and grow your Controls & Automation or Instrumentation & Electrical experience? If you enjoy performing Preventive, Corrective, and Predictive Maintenance, mechanical and electrical equipment troubleshooting and repairs, and applying Lean Leadership behaviors toward continuous improvement, then a Production Mechanic position would be a great fit for you. The AstraZeneca Newark Supply Site in Newark, DE , was established in 1971 and currently employs approximately 260 people. Over the course of these years, Newark has undergone many product portfolio changes since it first began as Stuart Pharmaceuticals through today as the designated AZ North America Packaging Center of Excellence and a Flexible Formulation site for the global supply of sophisticated products. The site provides a collaborative environment where everyone feels comfortable and able to be themselves is at the core of AstraZeneca's priorities. It's important to us that you bring your full self to work every day. To help maintain your best self, here's a sneak peek into some of the things this site provides for you: on-site fitness center access, lunch & learns, sustainable office working environment, team, site and family activities, life-long learning, diversity & inclusion, tuition reimbursement, and dining center. The Production Mechanic position is responsible for the accurate operation of facility and production related control systems and instrument calibrations across the facility and in production areas. Maintenance Technicians provide technical support to the cross-functional groups including project engineers, supervisors, mechanics, and operators and work on a wide variety of facility and production related capital projects. What you'll do: Troubleshoot, solve, and repair facility or production issues related equipment or systems Responsible for identification, installation and testing of instrumentation including defining PLC input and output requirements for facility and production equipment and other control systems. Draft and edit PLC/HMI programs and install and test these programs. Prepare software documentation to support validation work. Document all changes made to validated control systems according to SOP's in SAP and MDT. Provide technical support for all phases of equipment and system validation. Review electrical drawings associated with new equipment procurement. Assist engineering personnel with the development of project specifications for new equipment. Act as technical liaison to contractor personnel who are performing activities on Site. Support the site's capital program by participating in the design, review installation, and qualifying activities associated with capital projects. Maintain the compliance needs of the site by completing, and assisting others with, any crucial Change Control Documentation associated with Safety, Health, and Environmental or cGMP issues. Coordinate the sites improvement initiatives for changeover reduction, root cause investigation, and asset performance. Complete calibration of instrumentation: loops, controllers, recorders, transmitters, balances, and other devices used in pharmaceutical production. Parameters include, but are not limited to: temperature, pressure, weight, force and humidity. Own the site test instrument standards program. Write and follow SOPs for the use, maintenance and calibration of instrumentation. Qualifications: Required: High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) Minimum three (3) years of mechanical and/or electrical maintenance experience Be on-call as needed during other/off shifts and weekends when facility, production and/or equipment maintenance coverage is needed Desired: Associates degree in a technical field, completion of a technical school program, or equivalent formal technical education State accredited Journeyman or Professional certification from a nationally recognized body such as the Instrument Society of America (ISA) Field experience and demonstrated proficiency in any of the following subject matter areas: PLC/HMI Control Systems, pneumatic systems, electrical distribution systems, utility systems maintenance and repair, electrical/electronic maintenance, instrumentation and controls, calibration processes and techniques, and/or metrology. Demonstrated understanding of pharmaceutical cGMP maintenance practices Understanding of concepts used in control system design and elementary programming is needed. Strong background in mathematics and computer applications to include database management software and PLC/HMI operations. Strong organization, decision-making, judgment, and team-oriented skills are essential to manage numerous projects of variable complexity. Why AstraZeneca At AstraZeneca, we're dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and fuel your entrepreneurial spirit. There's no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration. Always committed to lifelong learning, growth, and development. So, what's next Are you already envisioning yourself joining our team? Good, because we can't wait to hear from you! Find out more on Social Media: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/1603/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/astrazenecacareers/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/astrazeneca/?hl=enAbout Operations https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gak5Ham8oUw Date Posted 28-Feb-2024 Closing Date Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.AstraZeneca requires all US employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 but will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required by applicable law.
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