Maintenance Mechanic

Maintenance Mechanic – Endo Pharmaceuticals – Raleigh, NC

The Maintenance Mechanic performs a variety of mechanical tasks to install, maintain, repair, and troubleshoot plant equipment and site facilities.

• Installs, troubleshoots, and repairs process equipment, including hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems such as pumps, gear reducers, fans, centrifuges, boilers, compressors, vacuum systems and a wide variety of facility equipment in a GMP environment.
• Interfaces with OEMs and vendors as necessary and requisitions equipment as needed.
• Accurately completes all work performed according to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions (WIs), including proper documentation and completing work orders using the CMMS (Maximo) system.
• Performs repairs and modifications as directed by Maintenance Supervisors and Plant Management.
• Supports and participates in training programs.
• Keeps the Maintenance Supervisors abreast of job status.
• Supports and leads failure analysis process by discussing the causes of equipment failure with maintenance technicians, maintenance supervisors or the maintenance engineer.
• Responsible for good housekeeping in the shop and at the job site.
• Wears the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as a full face respirator, hard hats, safety glasses, ear plugs, goggles, boots, steel toe shoes, gloves, chemical resistant aprons and suits, and other PPE deemed necessary by EHS, leadership team, corporate or safety guidelines for each job task.

• Other duties as assigned with or without accommodations.
• Supports the PM/PdM program by ensuring a high quality of workmanship.
• Accurately enters all required information on work orders.
• Assists Maintenance Supervisors and Maintenance Engineers with equipment installation, repair techniques and identifying opportunities for improving equipment reliability, emphasizing design, installation, commissioning, maintenance and use of mechanical equipment throughout the facility.
• Recognizes problems independently and troubleshoots malfunctioning equipment without direct supervision.

Education: High School diploma, GED or equivalent.

Experience: 13 years mechanical experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing operation.

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• Welding skills.
• Shaft Alignment.
• Precision Maintenance.
• Lubrication.
• Mechanical Seals.
• Pumps – multiple types (centrifugal, positive displacement, etc).
• Gearboxes.
• Torque and its application.
• Basic hand tools knowledge.
• Basic math ability.
• Reading measuring tape, calipers and blueprints.
• Reading and following written instructions.
• Experience with a CMMS such as MP2 or Maximo.
• Learning on the Fly, problem solving, interpersonal savvy.

Reports to the Maintenance Supervisor. Utilizes a variety of test instruments, hand tools, supplies and other shop equipment on a daily basis. No direct responsibility exists for the works of others, although adherence to the team concept requires mutual assistance in some jobs. Indirectly responsible for amount and quality of product through the maintenance and repair of production equipment. A thorough understanding of cGMP is critical.

Understanding the misuse of processing equipment could result in serious injuries to self and others due to the potentially dangerous nature of the equipment and the chemicals being processed.

Technicians are required to work in all areas of the plant site, both inside and outside. Exposure to warm areas, dirt, oil, grease, chemicals/chemical fumes and noise is possible. Injuries could result from spills, leaks, corrosive, flammable and toxic materials normally handled in the plant. Dangers such as sharp edges, pinch points, chemical and temperature burns, lifting and electricity are often present.

Personal protective equipment is required to be worn often. Routinely lifts and carries objects of 50 pounds or less. Must be able to go up and down several flights of steps on occasion. May be required to wear a full‑face respirator contingent upon…