Mechanic/Electrician

Description

The Mechanic/Electrician is a regular full-time position at Kashiv BioSciences, LLC. in Piscataway, NJ.    

This is a mid-level maintenance technician position which provides maintenance and troubleshooting services to the Piscataway and Prolong manufacturing operations. Responsibilities include preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance on process and utility equipment in support of a Manufacturing Facility, which operates 24/7.

Requirements

  Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Good knowledge of process equipment such as Bioreactors, centrifuges, purification processing skids, purification columns, Automatic change part washers, Auto clave (Steam Sterilizer).
• Good knowledge of utility and facility equipment such as HVAC, refrigeration, pump and drives, RO-EDI, WFI, and clean steam systems.
• Experience performing mechanical maintenance activities such as valve rebuilds (diaphragm, ball valves, gate valves, proportional control valves), pump rebuild including seals (positive displacement, air pumps, peristaltic, and centrifugal pumps), agitator maintenance including seal replacements, motor pump replacement/alignment, and heat exchanger repairs. Partial knowledge of all aspects of mechanical maintenance required for these systems.
• Capable of performing work in the mechanical, pipefitting, or plumbing trades.
• Detail oriented and be able to maintain Compliance documentation.
• Other duties as assigned

Additional Job Functions:

• Use basic hand tools.  
• Must be able to read, write and utilize drawings, mathematics, formulas.
• Read mechanical schematics and piping diagrams P&ID’s
• Must be able to work in a clean room environment.
• Candidate must possess basic computer skills
• Must have ability to communicate both orally and written in a clear manner.

Education:

• Associate or Bachelor Degree in Mechanics, Electricity, or Electronics.
• Technical Certificate in Mechanics, Electricity, Refrigeration or Instrumentation or related experience.

  Experience:      

• 3-5+ years in plant or equipment maintenance, with experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment preferred
• Good knowledge on cGMP regulations

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: 

• Good communication skills
• Good teamwork abilities to achieve team goals; excellent customer service approach
• Willing to learn new skills 

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

General Work Environment:

• Must be able to work in manufacturing environment with moderate noise levels and frequent interruptions.
• Must be able to hear and speak clearly enough to participate in highly interactive, fast paced conversations.
• Use of an on-call mobile phone as well as on-site support during non-business hours 
• Willing to work long hours and weekends, as needed to assure that the manufacturing operations are not affected
• Willing to work in shift schedule

Noise:

• Moderate noise from manufacturing.

Standing/Lifting:

• Ability to walk and stand for periods of time
• Must be able to walk to and through manufacturing cleanroom settings.
• Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs.

Stress:

• High paced demanding environment to      meet the documentation needs of the company
• Ability to work in a calm professional      manner in stressful situations