*Equipment Technician III, MA Pack, B2 shift

Company: AbbVie
Location: Waco
Posted on: July 15, 2020

Job Description:

About AbbVie

AbbVies mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on peoples lives across several key therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology, womens health and gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.

Job DescriptionPosition Overview

Perform Maintenance duties required to support production goals while complying with quality standards and safety requirements. Diagnose production and / or packaging equipment to determine repair needs. Perform repairs in a timely manner and complete all required documentation in accordance with cGMPs and department SOPs. Maintain equipment functionality through preventative maintenance program.

Main Areas of Responsibilities

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• Maintain a clean and organized work area during and at the end of each shift.
• Assist Allergan in achieving environmental, health, and safety goals by working safely and observing all general plant and department safety policies.
• Perform all assigned duties according to departmental SOPs and cGMPs.
• Remain current on proper procedures by reviewing current, revised, and new SOPs relating to the job and to the department.
• Complete and remain current with all required cGMP and safety training.
• Perform maintenance and repairs of production / packaging equipment to support the on-time delivery to customers, with a minimum amount of downtime.
• Perform basic electrical/mechanical adjustments and repairs as needed.
• Assist with set-up and changeovers of production / packaging equipment.
• Troubleshoot equipment and coordinate corrective actions to reduce or eliminate defects, rejects, or equipment downtime.
• Complete all required documentation associated with the repair and maintenance of production and / or packaging equipment.
• Perform all assigned duties according to departmental SOPs and cGMPs.
  
  
  QualificationsRequirements
  
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  • Proficient in Electrical and Mechanical troubleshooting.
  • Proficient in Analytical Problem Solving.
  • Experience working in a cGMP or FDA regulated manufacturing environment preferred.
    
    Preferred Skills/Qualifications
    
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    • Detail-oriented and self-motivated.
    • Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
    • Excellent math skills; ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
    • Ability to read, comprehend, write, and communicate effectively in English.
    • Ability to carry out detailed written or verbal instructions.
    • Ability to work and communicate with others in a professional and effective manner, within a team-oriented environment.
    • Basic user knowledge and understanding of Windows based computer systems such as Microsoft Office, with an ability to learn other computer-based systems.
    • Physically able to continuously stand and walk.
    • Physically able to lift up to 40 lbs. for men and 35 lbs. for women.
    • Physically able to bend, climb, lift, squat, stoop, and stretch to reach frequently.
    • Knowledge of manual and automated production / packaging equipment.
    • Ability to use, clean, and store tools and other devices required for the performance of the job in a manner which prevents damage to the tools and / or equipment.
    • Ability to apply troubleshooting principles with industrial equipment.
      
      Education
      
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      • Two-year Associates Degree in Industrial Maintenance, Industrial Systems, Instrumentation, Electrical Systems, Electronics or similar field OR
      • High School diploma or equivalent with 2 3 years of experience in industrial maintenance performing mechanical/electrical repairs.
        
        
        Equal Employment Opportunity
        
        At AbbVie, we value bringing together individuals from diverse backgrounds to develop new and innovative solutions for patients. As an equal opportunity employer we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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