Equipment Technician IV, UD Pack, B1 Shift

Company: AbbVie
Location: Waco
Posted on: July 17, 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 DescriptionAllergan plc (NYSE: AGN) is a bold, global pharmaceutical company and a leader in a new industry model - Growth Pharma. Allergan is focused on developing, manufacturing and commercializing branded pharmaceutical, device, biologic, surgical and regenerative medicine products for patients around the world.

Allergan markets a portfolio of leading brands and best-in-class products for the central nervous system, eye care, medical aesthetics and dermatology, gastroenterology, women's health, urology and anti-infective therapeutic categories. With commercial operations in approximately 100 countries, Allergan is committed to working with physicians, healthcare providers and patients to deliver innovative and meaningful treatments that help people around the world live longer, healthier lives every day.

Allergan is a company that will inspire you to aim high with your ambition. Where you can build bridges all over the world. Where you can power ideas that drive change. And where you will act fast and drive results for customers and patients. Power your future & join our bold team.

Position 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.
• 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.
• Provides guidance and training to less experienced mechanics to ensure PMs, line set-up and changeovers are performed within established requirements.
  
  
  QualificationsRequirements
  
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  • At least two (2) years related work experience, preferably in a high-speed production or manufacturing environment.
  • Experience working in a GMP regulated environment.
  • Basic user knowledge of Microsoft Office, SAP experience preferred.
  • Experience working in an Aseptic Production environment preferred.
    
    Preferred Skills/Qualifications
    
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    • Ability to perform detailed tasks and document activities completely and accurately.
    • Ability to think and plan in a logical sequential order.
    • Able to work in a controlled environment that includes surgical mask and goggles.
    • Ability to comply with gowning validation and subsequent gowning verifications.
    • Ability to work any shift (up to 12 hours) as required dependent on business needs.
    • Capable of standing for long periods of time. Capable of using hands to feel objects, use tools or controls and reach with hands and arms.
    • 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.
      
      Education
      
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      • Two-year Associates Degree in Industrial Maintenance, Industrial Systems, Instrumentation, Electrical Systems, Electronics or similar field with a mechanical/electrical repairs OR;
      • High School diploma or GED equivalent with 3 5 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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