Setup Technician I

The Setup Technician I reports into the Packaging Supervisor.  The Setup Technician I acts upon specific written and/or verbal instructions furnished by the Packaging Supervisor to set-up plant equipment correctly for operation and effectively use time to meet company goals.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Set-up/operate pharmaceutical-processing/packaging equipment in conformance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), clean rooms and equipment according to standard procedures and perform varied preventive maintenance duties. 
• Performing set-up and adjustments to manufacturing/packaging equipment to ensure assigned machines run at peak efficiency and operations are within the cGMP guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)..
• Set-up/operate miscellaneous related equipment, repair and/or report defects.
• Will work directly with maintenance to ensure that all equipment is in proper working/running condition with no Quality Errors.
• Complete PMs in the Packaging area, as scheduled by the CMMS Program.
• Create Work Orders to maintain a Safe and Productive Packaging Line.
• In addition, the Setup Technician will organize work to achieve daily goals with no errors or deficiencies, follow and adhere to all Standard Operating Procedures and Safety Precautions.
• Perform other assigned duties as may be required in meeting company objectives.
• Communicate effectively with other departments within the organization and function within a team environment.
• Parts inventory control by documenting parts used with Packaging Asset. 
• Regular attendance is required.
• Will be required to work overtime to complete PMs and/or repairs during downtime, if needed.

• Must be able to work at a fast pace to achieve daily goals. 
• Must have mechanical aptitude and the ability to use basic hand tools.
• Regularly required to stand and bend & squat
• Must be able to use hands and arms to lift and reach
• Ability to climb up and down stairs
• Ability to stand and walk for a minimum of 8 hours
• Ability to lift, pull and push a minimum of 50 pounds
• Ability to use both arms to push, pull or lift.
• Previous experience and/or process knowledge in a Maintenance Role is a plus but not required.