Automation Equipment Technician 1
Req ID #: 228107
Charleston, South Carolina, USA
What you’ll do
Charles River Labs located in Charleston, SC is looking for a Automated Equipment Technician for our Microbial Solutions business.
The Automated Equipment Technician is responsible for the maintenance, upkeep, and proper functioning of all Production automation and associated equipment. This role ensures that production goals can be met by maintaining the automated production line in proper working condition through both preventative maintenance and repair / replacement of components.
Job Duties
- Full knowledge of production lines as well as other production equipment.
- Perform and document scheduled, routine maintenance on all production equipment.
- Support Class 100 fill operations using automated and manual equipment.
- Coordinate professionally with outside vendors that calibration/maintenance of equipment is performed on time and the impact to Production is minimal.
- Troubleshoot, maintain and repair mechanical and electrical controls as well as pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
- Responsible for proficiency with all SOP’s in areas of the department and documentation as required by FDA, company policy and cGMP.
- Perform all other related duties as assigned.
- After hours and weekend work may be required.
What you’ll need
Education: Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) in sciences or electronics or closely related technical field. Trade school graduate or equivalent.
Experience: 5 years or more experience working on Production automation and related systems, preferably in a pharmaceutical- type environment.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
Other:
- Laboratory experience, operation of production equipment, proficient with Microsoft Office products, and familiar with CAD tools a plus.
- Must be capable of working from and understand equipment manuals, specifications, mechanical drawings, electrical schematic and ladder logic displays.
- Advanced ability to troubleshoot equipment with but not limited to: Direct Logic PLC, Rockwell Automation, AC/DC Drive Systems, robotic programming and diagnostics (Robotic Systems).
What you get
Core Benefits
- Mental/Dental/Vision Plans
- Vacation and Holiday
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Value Added Programs
- Employee discount program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Recognition and Referral Program
Additional Benefits
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Fitness Reimbursement and Wellness Programs
- Paid Volunteer Time Off
- Parental Leave
About Charles River
Charles River is an early-stage Contact Research Organization (CRO). Here, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people's lives. With 100 sites around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our clients' unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world.
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