Production Technician (biotech / pharmaceutical)

I. Set-up, operate, maintain, repair, perform quality check, perform preventative maintenance and complete accurately all documentation related to the following functions and/or as deemed required by the company. 

II. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To retain the position employees must be able to rotate through all the processing and packaging equipment and show proficiency in the aspects listed below.

- Set- up equipment
- Setup equipment according to manufacturers and product specifications 
- Change format parts as required.
- Make mechanical & programming adjustments according to manufacturers and product specifications to achieve quality and efficiency standards.

- Document all set-up parameters
- Verify set-up by inspecting product output before production run (notify QA if needed)
- Complete accurately all set-up and line clearance documentation
- Inspect and load raw materials as required 
 Additional duties:
- Operate designated equipment to meet or exceed machine efficiencies and/ or product standards
- Make necessary programming/mechanical adjustments to maximize throughput and quality requirements
- Inspect and load raw materials as required
- Inspect all materials both raw and finished goods on a scheduled basis as required by QA & company
- Complete all documentation as required.
- Be able to direct other line operators during production run & line clearances to minimize change over time and maximize throughout/machine efficiency as required by company standards.
- Report to Group Leader or Supervisor any issues/problems effecting quality, machine efficiency etc. 

Must be able to troubleshoot designated equipment for the following:
o Electrical failures
o Mechanical failures
o Programming failures
o Material failures
o Compressed air failures
o Vacuum failures
o Conveyor belt failures