Mechanical Technician
Core
Maintain and repair capsule manufacturing machines to optimize production yield and minimize waste in a GMP-compliant pharmaceutical environment.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical technician (pharmaceutical manufacturing)
Builds
Capsule manufacturing equipment uptime and product quality
Domain
Pharmaceutical manufacturing / Biotechnology
Required skills
Preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, machine adjustment, GMP compliance, safety protocols, equipment cleaning, spare parts management, shift work
Preferred skills
Advanced mechanical repair, collaboration with operators and supervisors
Technologies
Capsule manufacturing machinery, lubrication systems, mold pins, cutting tools
Responsibilities
Perform daily, weekly, quarterly, and semi-annual preventive maintenance on capsule machines; adjust machine settings for capsule length and head replacement; troubleshoot and repair machine faults causing waste; clean equipment and change color batches; replace tools, mold pins, and other spare parts; report issues and propose major repair plans; maintain EHS SOP compliance; keep work areas clean.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
