Encapsulation Setup Maintenance Mechanic
Position Summary
Catalent, Inc. is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) whose mission is to develop, manufacture, and supply products that help people live better and healthier lives. Catalent is dedicated to delivering unparalleled service to pharma, biotech, and consumer health customers, supporting product development, launch, and full life-cycle supply. With time-tested experience in development sciences, delivery technologies, and multi-modality manufacturing, Catalent supports the acceleration of development programs and the launch of more than a hundred new products every year. Powered by thousands of scientists and technicians and the latest technology platforms at more than 40 global sites, Catalent supplies billions of doses of life-enhancing and life-saving treatments for patients annually. Catalent is committed to a Patient First culture through excellence in quality and compliance, and to the safety of every patient, consumer and Catalent employee. Catalent’s Winchester location is the flagship US manufacturing location for large scale oral dose forms, with integrated analytical and development services. With 28 years of expertise in product development, technology transfers and commercial manufacturing, and roots in industry-leading Glatt technology.
The Encapsulation Setup Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for equipment setup, change part control, mechanical adjustments, troubleshooting technical and process related issues, and verification of manufacturers’ specifications. The Encapsulation Setup Maintenance Mechanic performs a wide range of tasks, from routine inspections and preventive maintenance to troubleshooting.
Shift: 6 PM-6 AM (2-2-3 schedule)
Catalent is committed to a Patient First culture through excellence in quality and compliance, and to the safety of every patient, consumer and Catalent employee.
The Role
Follow standardized work to perform equipment setups and manage equipment change parts.
Understand and follow all cGMP and SOP regulations.
Accurately complete all applicable documentation pertaining to daily tasks including, but not limited to, setup forms, change part inspection, spare part ordering, preventative maintenance tasks, etc.
Monitor key change part parameters in accordance with manufacturer specifications using calibrated tools.
Provide technical troubleshooting to investigate alignment, setup, and process related issues; provides data and possible solutions for issues related to setup or processing.
Provides assistance to maintenance team as required.
Manage setup schedule to minimize production downtime associated with equipment setup.
Other duties as assigned.
The Candidate
HS Diploma or GED required. An associate degree or vocational certificate in related field is preferred. 3+ years experience in technical manufacturing focusing on mechanical alignment and changeover skills preferred. Prior experience working in pharmaceutical, biotech, or food manufacturing environment is preferred.
Ability to troubleshoot mechanical problems.
Knowledge of mechanical systems and problems.
Understanding of equipment used in the manufacturing of pharmaceuticals.
Must be familiar with and possess the ability to read, understand and use electrical drawings, system drawings and panel layout sheets, as well as wiring diagrams. Items including tools and lab equipment (1 to 15 lbs.), larger scale pieces of equipment involving multiple personnel for lift (>50 lbs). Kneeling, squatting, crawling, sitting and other static postures required to be positioned in optimal placement for performing maintenance tasks. Overhead reach, pushing, pulling and handheld tool use. Compound tasks including but not limited to sustained posture with overhead reach in concert with tool use
Why You Should Join Catalent
Several Employee Resource Groups focusing on D&I
Tuition Reimbursement – Let us help you finish your degree or earn a new one!
Generous 401K match
152 hours accrued PTO + 8 paid holidays
Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference.
personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work.
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Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.
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