Mechanic/Electrician

Title: Mechanic/Electrician
Location: Piscataway, occasionally South Plainfield site
Duration: Temp to Hire: 6 months
Hours: 8-5 M-F OT expected and should be on call as needed (nature of the role) 
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 This is a mid-level maintenance technician position which provides maintenance and troubleshooting services of the manufacturing operations.

Must have:
Past experience in Manufacturing industry, strong understanding of electrical

• Associate or Bachelor Degree in Mechanics,Electricity, or Electronics.
• Technical Certificate in Mechanics, Electricity, Refrigeration or Instrumentation or related experience.
• 3-5 years in plant or equipment maintenance, with experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment preferred
• Good knowledge on cGMP regulations
• Hours: 8-5 M-F OT expected and should be on call as needed (nature of the role) Facility runs 24/7

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Good communication skills
• Good teamwork abilities to achieve team goals; excellent customer service approach
• Willing to learn new skills

• Good knowledge of process equipment such as Bioreactors, centrifuges, purification processing skids, purification columns, Automatic change part washers, Auto clave (Steam Sterilizer).
• Good knowledge of utility and facility equipment such as HVAC, refrigeration, pump and drives, RO-EDI, WFI, and clean steam systems.
• Experience performing mechanical maintenance activities such as valve rebuilds (diaphragm, ball valves, gate valves, proportional control valves), pump rebuild including seals (positive displacement, air pumps, peristaltic, and centrifugal pumps), agitator maintenance including seal replacements, motor pump replacement/alignment, and heat exchanger repairs. Partial knowledge of all aspects of mechanical maintenance required for these systems.
• Capable of performing work in the mechanical, pipefitting, or plumbing trades.
• Detail oriented and be able to maintain Compliance documentation.
• Other duties as assigned

Additional Job Functions:

• Use basic hand tools.
• Must be able to read, write and utilize drawings, mathematics, formulas.
• Read mechanical schematics and piping diagrams P&ID’s
• Must be able to work in a clean room environment.
• Candidate must possess basic computer skills
• Must have ability to communicate both orally and written in a clear manner.

General Work Environment:

• Must be able to work in manufacturing environment with moderate noise levels and frequent interruptions.
• Must be able to hear and speak clearly enough to participate in highly interactive, fast paced conversations.
• Use of an on-call mobile phone as well as on-site support during non-business hours
• Willing to work long hours and weekends, as needed to assure that the manufacturing operations are not affected
• Willing to work in shift schedule

Noise:

• Moderate noise from manufacturing.

Standing/Lifting:

• Ability to walk and stand for periods of time
• Must be able to walk to and through manufacturing cleanroom settings.
• Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs.

Stress:

• High paced demanding environment to meet the documentation needs of the company
• Ability to work in a calm professional manner in stressful situations