Production Tech 1 Operations

  • Full time
  • United States - North Carolina - Rocky Mount

Hiring company: Pfizer

The Maintenance Tech I is responsible for performing routine maintenance, preventative maintenance, change over’s, adjustments, and repairs of production and process equipment, for the facility and/or utility equipment.  This position must adhere to all SOPs, cGMPs, and plant quality, safety, and documentation systems requirements.  Other related duties essential to these operations or special assignments as required. 

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

In order of importance, indicate the primary responsibilities critical to the performance of the role.  It is recommended not to list actual tasks but focus on 5-8 essential responsibilities that highlight accountability and level of judgment required.

Read and interpret detailed blueprints and schematics

Operate small hand and power tools in a safe manner.

Follow oral and written instructions.

Work effectively with various levels of employees.

Learn department and company policies and procedures

Work independently with minimal supervision as required.

Ability to understand changeover, adjust, PM, and repair manufacturing equipment.

A working knowledge of basic mechanics, drive systems, and lubrication principles

Ability to work safely with electrical and electronic principles.

Ability to use a voltmeter to test for power presence.

Will be required to complete MTAP Program.

QUALIFICATIONS

Indicate qualifications that are job related, consistent with business necessity and necessary for the performance of an essential function of this role including: education/licenses/certifications, relevant experience (where legally permissible), technical and/or other job-related skills.

  • Knowledge of the general trades: i.e., construction, electrical, machine shop.  Knowledge of basic mathematics.
  • Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
  • Must know general shop safety practices including handling and storage of potentially dangerous equipment.
  • Ensuring adherence to all plant safety rules in area of responsibility.
  • Manufacturing experience required.
  • HS Diploma required.

Why Patients Need You 

Our breakthroughs would not make it to the hands of patients without our pharmaceutical manufacturing team. We rely on a team of dedicated and agile members, who understand the importance and impact of their role in Pfizer's mission. Patients need colleagues like you who take pride in their work and always look to improve outcomes. You will help to ensure that patients and physicians have the medicines they need, when they need them.  
 
What You Will Achieve 

As a part of the Machining and Mechanics team, you will be responsible for performing routine maintenance, preventative maintenance, change overs, adjustments, and repairs of production and process equipment, for Pfizer's facilities and/or utility equipment.  Because of the nature of this team, you must adhere to all SOPs, cGMPs, and plant quality, safety, and documentation systems requirements to ensure continued operations of Pfizer facilities and equipment.   
As part of technical operations, you will be developing and applying your knowledge of procedures, techniques, tools, materials and equipment. Your receptiveness to new ideas will enhance the team’s ability to achieve goals and targets.  You will follow standard procedures to complete tasks and identify process issues or problems that involve direct application of your skills/knowledge. 
It is your hard work and dedication that will make Pfizer ready to achieve new milestones and help patients across the globe.  
 
How You Will Achieve It 

  • Manage own time, professional development and be accountable for own results. 

  • Work as team member, and learn team effectiveness and communication skills. 

  • Work to enable quick and efficient changeovers to minimize machine down time. 

  • Read and interpret detailed blueprints and schematics 

  • Operate small hand and power tools in a safe manner. 

  • Follow oral and written instructions. 

  • Work effectively with various levels of employees.

  • Learn department and company policies and procedures 

  • Work independently with minimal supervision as required. 

  • Understand changeover, adjust, preventative maintenance, and repair manufacturing equipment. 

 

Qualifications  

Must-Have 

  • High School Diploma or GED.  

  • Basic IT Skills. 

  • General shop safety practices including handling and storage of potentially dangerous equipment.   

 
Nice-to-Have 

  • Bachelor’s Degree.  

  • Knowledge of the general trades: i.e., construction, electrical, machine shop.  Knowledge of basic mathematics. 

  • Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).

 
 

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS (not all roles will have physical or mental requirements)

Indicate any physical or mental requirements necessary for the performance of an essential function of this particular role. Requirements should be unique to the work being performed in this role and consistent with business necessity. Examples: Lifting, sitting, standing, walking, bending, ability to perform mathematical calculations and ability to perform complex data analysis.

Stand up to 8-12 hours per shift, sit for up to 2-4 hours per shift, twist at waist 10 times per hour, regularly lift up to 20 pounds per activity 5 times per shift, occasionally lift a maximum of 50 pounds per activity 1 time per shift, walk, climb stairs, climb ladders/walk on catwalks

Use computer terminal 1 hour per shift, respond to visual warning indicators, respond to audible warning indicators, respond to color or special visual indicators, work around moving equipment, work with chemicals, work in hearing conservation area, work on knees occasionally

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

(not all roles will have non-standard work schedule travel, or environment requirements)

Include any work schedule, travel or environment requirements necessary for the performance of the role. Types of requirements might include ability to work particular hours (shift, overtime), travel or adhere to safe work practices and procedures such as aseptic gowning.  Any criteria indicated must be job-related, consistent with business necessity, and specific to this role.  

May require OT and work on non-scheduled days given production.

Last Date to Apply for Job: October 20th 2021
    Eligible for Relocation Package: NO
    Eligible for Employee Referral Bonus: YES
 

Pfizer requires all U.S. new hires to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to the first date of employment.  As required by applicable law, Pfizer will consider requests for Reasonable Accommodations.

Sunshine Act

Pfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations.  These laws and regulations require Pfizer to provide government agencies with information such as a health care provider’s name, address and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure.  Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification, which Pfizer intends to pursue, reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act.  Therefore, if you are a licensed physician who incurs recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Pfizer that we pay or reimburse, your name, address and the amount of payments made currently will be reported to the government.  If you have questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact your Talent Acquisition representative.

EEO & Employment Eligibility

Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status.  Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA.  Pfizer is an E-Verify employer.

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