Automation Technician II (2nd Shift) at Padagis US LLC in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Job Description:

As a Automation Technician II or III, this position is responsible for maintenance and troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, and controls aspects of production machinery. Work will be done in compliance with current regulatory guidelines, national, state and local laws, company policies and safety requirements. These activities can include but not be limited to: machine rebuilding, machine electrical troubleshooting & repair, mechanical troubleshooting and repair; preventative/predictive maintenance; control system troubleshooting, maintenance and general fabrication. Program adjusting for automation equipment

This individual will work 2nd shift (Monday through Friday 2:30pm-10:30pm).

At Padagis our focus is on health care products that improve people's lives. We are a market-leading generic prescription pharmaceutical company that specializes in "extended topical" medications, like creams, foams, mousses, gels, liquids and inhalable products. It's a great time to join our team because we have a high growth trajectory with now more than 1,300 employees across six locations in the United States and Israel. We've already established a successful track record of launching first-to-file and first-to-market generic pharmaceutical products that have helped to make prescription products more affordable for patients and reduce costs for the healthcare system. Our team members work in a dynamic environment where opportunity is built on a foundation of honesty and transparency. Please consider joining our team where great things are happening and you can make a difference.

Essential Duties:

• Answer production line calls to adjust or repair machines in a timely manner.
• Performs machine rebuilding, repair and troubleshooting, preventative maintenance and may move equipment.
• Automated equipment programming, adjusting and troubleshooting.
• Completes general work orders and interfaces with other technicians across all shifts in a team environment.
• Continuously looks for and helps to implement improvements to the process, productivity, quality and reduce costs.
• Performs special projects and other related duties specific to the department as assigned.

• Requires a tech degree or related training (ex. Associate's degree, military training, etc.) and typically 2-6 years of experience.
• Must possess a solid background in equipment repair with the ability to perform installation, alteration and repair of machinery and components.
• Must display knowledge of Controls and apply to machine repair and trouble-shooting.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong oral and written communication skills required.
• Ability to interpret and work from Blueprints and schematics.
• Must possess good math and reading comprehension skills and be able to read, speak and comprehend instructions in English or language of country as applicable, including procedure documents, as well as proofread alpha and numeric data.
• May require own transportation to drive between facilities as applicable.
• Experience in a pharmaceutical, Federal Drug Administration (FDA), other controlled regulatory agency or Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) packaging or manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Basic fabrication knowledge: tig weld, mill, lathe, hand tools and threading. Advanced fabrication knowledge: CNC set-up and operations, repair product contact parts with Tig welding and polishing and lathe turning preferred or the ability to learn.
• Intermediate AC/DC and 3 phase electrical understanding
• Knowledge of pneumatic/hydraulic systems
• PLC, VFD and basic automation programming knowledge. Fanuc experience preferred.