Line Mechanic (Pharma. Overnight shift)(s547)

9+ month onsite CONTRACT role, with potential to extend. Overnight/3rd shift-8:00 PM-5:00 AM with 5-7 hours of overtime work expected per week. Must have 3+ years’ experience working in a maintenance capacity in a pharmaceutical or industrial manufacturing environment or other regulated environment.

** This is NOT an operator role, but rather a Facilities role where candidates need to have significant “wrench time” experience.**

Lenox Executive Search is seeking an experienced Line Mechanic to fill an 9+ month contractual role with a global pharmaceutical company in Ridgefield, NJ. Knowledge and experience with syringe and high speed vial filling equipment highly preferred.

Requirements for the Line Mechanic:

• Be able to work night shift – 8:00PM – 5:00 AM shift position position including weekends, holidays and overtime (as required).
• High School Diploma or GED
• 3+ years’ experience working in a maintenance capacity in a pharmaceutical or industrial manufacturing environment or other regulated environment.
• Significant hands-on experience with tools and “wrench time”
• Experience with mechanical, electrical and automated packaging equipment.
• Knowledge and experience with syringe and high speed vial filling equipment highly preferred
• Must be able to work as part of a team and work with minimal supervision.
• Clearly communicate issues and resolutions to management, peers and first shift maintenance team.
• Able to understand basic mechanical and electrical concepts.
• Knowledge of pumps, motors, gear boxes, and drives.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Be knowledgeable in LOTO, PPE, Confined Space Entry and Electrical Safety programs.
• Be able to wear all required safety equipment, i.e. safety glasses, hard hat, safety shoes and gloves, etc.
• Proficiency/experience in aseptic gowning
• Knowledge of change control, Infor EAM CMMS, E-Beam, PLC, calibration highly preferred
• Be able to read electrical drawings, schematics and P&IDs highly preferred
• Must have a valid driver’s license (will be driving between buildings)
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs, climb stairs and work on a ladder.

Responsibilities of the Line Maintenance Technician:

The candidate will work as a line mechanic in a team environment to accomplish the following:

• Maintain and repair pharmaceutical equipment.
• Assist with the installation of pharmaceutical equipment.
• Perform changeovers and setup of pharmaceutical equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance / corrective maintenance tasks as assigned
• Comply with company policies, SOPs, cGMP and OSHA requirements. Ability to communicate and work constructively with other departments and teams.
• Demonstrate sound organizational, written and oral communications skills.
• Participate in deviation and root cause investigations as required.
• Utilize a CMMS to accurately document the completion of all maintenance activities.