Machinist

Description

Primary Accountabilities:

NOTE: The primary accountabilities and knowledge, skills and abilities listed below are intended to

describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an

exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or most of the primary accountabilities

listed below. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents’ performance

objectives as outlined by the incumbents’ immediate supervisor or manager.

• Follow all SOPs set forth by Nephron Pharmaceuticals.

• Wear proper PPE as required by task being performed.

• Do not operate any machinery unless specifically trained to do so.

• Design, make and reverse engineer parts to support plant production requirements.

• Work with Nephron employees, engineers and vendors to develop innovative, cost effective

and reverse engineered spare parts for Bosch, Weiler, Rommelag and secondary packing

lines.

• Develop expertise in the use of shop equipment and software to manufacture Rommelag

Weiler molds for Nephron facilities. Also possess knowledge of cutting and punch out dies.

• Perform maintenance and repairs on BFS molds as needed.

• Follow procedures when performing maintenance or repairs on BFS molds.

• Assist with additional work duties or responsibilities as evident or required.

• Perform other duties as assigned or apparent.

• Support startup of production lines at Nephron facilities and other roles and responsibilities

as needed.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Specific expertise, skills and knowledge in Machine Tool Technology gained through

education and/or experience. (Associates degree in Machine Tool Technology and/ or 4-5

years equivalent experience.)

• A knowledge base that includes the following: blue print reading, geometric tolerances,

SolidWorks for reverse engineering and MasterCam to run CNC machines. Also, you must be

able to program the CNC machines with the conversational controls using the Hurco and

Milltronics software. Additionally, you must possess basic and advanced machining skills,

welding, grinding, the ability to do complex assemblies, and fitting mold components

together.

• Prior mechanical aptitude/experience.

• Knowledge of the Pharmaceutical Industry.

• Ability to follow cGMPs and good documentation practices.

• Ability to speak/ read/write English and pass a Mechanical Ability Test.

• Ability and willingness to change direction and focus to meet business demands to support

production.

• Ability to effectively work with limited supervision to accomplish goals or schedules set forth

by a supervisor or production requirements.

• Additionally, this position requires incumbents to:

• Crawl, stoop to floor, reach (waist to overhead), bend (arm to floor), climb (floor to ceiling),

lift (up to 50 lbs.), see clearly (20/20), stand (75%), grip, talk and walk (25%).

• Comply with proper gowning requirements and other non-specified protective equipment as

necessary.

• Wear safety glasses, hearing protection and other non-specified protective equipment as

necessary. ** Incumbents may be exposed to the following environmental factors: heat, cold,

and water.

• Salary range is based on experience