Operator Mechanic

Summary of Summary of Job Duties: Operator Mechanic employee is responsible for operating and performing routine maintenance on various equipment in the production process including encapsulation, tablet compression, machine tooling and roller compaction. Under supervision, perform a wide variety of skilled mechanical and machine operation duties to maintain, operate and troubleshoot manufacturing equipment. Perform minor repairs and preventive maintenance on manufacturing equipment.

Specific Job Duties:

• Set up, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot processing equipment such as milling, blending, roller compaction, tablet compression and encapsulation used in the manufacturing of dietary supplements.
• Complete all documentation required for batch processing in a cGMP compliant manner, including master manufacturing records (MMR), process labels, room and equipment logbooks, and in-process documentation.
• Monitor product and process parameters throughout the process and perform in-process sampling and/or testing as required.
• Disassemble, clean/sanitize, and reassemble all required equipment.
• Diagnose and correct problems to optimize manufacturing line productivity and minimize downtime.
• Perform basic and preventative maintenance activities.
• Maintain a maintenance log on each piece of equipment ready and available for inspection.
• Maintain good housekeeping with sanitation.
• Ensure full compliance with Companies Policies, Procedures, GMPs, Code of Safe Practices and SOPs always.
• Maximize manufacturing uptime, while ensuring consistent plant operation performance to quality, productivity, cost, and safety requirements
• Meet all safety expectations, including wearing the required personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow all safety practices and guidelines Perform preventive maintenance on manufacturing equipment to minimize line downtime.
• Comply with G.M.P.s for the proper set-up, maintenance, and operation of equipment.
• Follow company and OSHA hazardous material handling requirements.
• Train/Coach new employees on machine processes, minor repair, safety, productivity, and quality standards
• Perform all other tasks as assigned by Threshold management.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

• Three years general maintenance experience.
• 3 - 5 years of experience working with equipment or in a manufacturing environment, or equivalent.
• Ability to read and write legibly in English.
• Ability to work multiple shifts or schedules (Flexible short duration between all shifts)
• Ability to reach, lift, push and pull up to 50 lbs.

Skills and/or Training Desired:

• High school graduate.
• Vocational or other structured mechanical maintenance training
• Good understanding of Food Safety and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Good time management and organization skills.