Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Date

05/2021

Location

1300 Airport Road, North Brunswick NJ

Title

Assistant, Maintenance

Department

Maintenance and Engineering

Reports to

Manager, Engineering.

FLSA (Exempt or Non-Exempt

Exempt

Role Overview

The Maintenance Assistant will be responsible to assist the Maintenance and engineering team with assigned tasks such as machine disassembly and cleaning, dust collector monitoring and disposal of accumulated dust, inventory of spare parts, assist with machine repairs and new equipment installation when required, assist with facilities repairs when required, escorting vendors working on facilities and engineering related work among other day to day activities

Areas of Responsibility

• Follows oral and written instructions.
• Washing/Cleaning equipment and parts in production areas.
• Responsible for assisting with all production related electrical and mechanical installation, and preventive maintenance.
• Completes and understand training requirements as identified by the department. This includes all SOPs referring to job related task, documentation procedures, safety and cGMP’s.
• Completes assignments in a timely manner.
• Monitors equipment within the facility for possible repairs and upkeep.
• Housekeeping of the maintenance ownership sections, and other areas as required to support the facilities and engineering team.
• Reports any problems identified during the daily work routine back to the Maintenance Manager/supervisor or leadership team for further action.
• Follows Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) policies and procedures, adhering to safety codes and guidelines for yourself and others throughout the plant.
• Disassembles and clean equipment properly in preparation for changeover and new batch.
• Assist in maintaining preventative maintenance supplies (oil, grease etc.) by checking inventory.
• Follows daily logs on preventative maintenance.
• Reads and interpret equipment manuals.
• Uses a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in performing duties.
• Ensures full compliance with Company policies, procedures, GMP’s, Ethical Business Practice, and SOPs at all times.
• Responds to emergency calls including snow removal, utility failures, and disaster response.
• Undertakes and complete assigned tasks in a timely manner and reports the same to team leaders.
• Maintains proper gowning and hygiene to ensure personal safety and integrity of the product as per company policies.
• Works extended hours and occasional weekend overtime as may be required
• Must be able to provide emergency/unscheduled assistance for repairs of production equipment during production.
• Participates in regulatory inspections from various organization such as FDA, Environmental Protection and Fire Department.
• Other duties as assigned.

Other Responsibilities Including Safety:

• Works in a safe and responsible manner to create an injury-free and incident-free workplace.
• Complies with all job-related safety and other training requirements.
• Keeps management informed of area activities and of any significant problems.

Requirements

Education & Qualification:

• High school graduate or GED equivalent
• 1+ years of industrial experience preferably in maintenance department.

Certifications, Licenses, Credentials:

• N/A

Skills & Ability

• Demonstrates ability to work in a team and assist others.
• Able to follow written instructions precisely and perform basic math calculations as required.
• Understands and is knowledgeable of cGMP, OSHA standards etc.
• Mechanically inclined to understand inner workings of equipment.
• Demonstrates the ability to read and write basic English to be able to understand the industry regulated instruction sheets.
• Must have attention to detail.

Physical Requirements (lifting, etc.):

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.; occasionally lift and move up to 75 pounds.
• Must stand and walk on production floor a minimum of 6 hours per shift
• Uses hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects or controls, lifting to waist height and/or above shoulder height, frequent bending from waist, or squatting, walking short distances.
• Occasionally works from a rolling ladder or step stool, must be to lean over equipment as well as kneeling on the floor to clean under the equipment.
• Must be able wear all PPE including lab coat, face mask, booties, gloves, safety glasses/goggles and respirators.

Work Environment (Office, Warehouse, temperature extremes, etc.):

• Work is regularly performed inside a manufacturing environment where temperatures can be moderate, exposure to dust, odors, noise, and fumes. The noise level is usually moderate. Employee can be exposed daily to chemicals and cleaning agents.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the job responsibilities, duties, skill, or working conditions. In addition, this document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

USPL is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal law.

Benefits And Compensation: Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career, and in areas of your life outside of USPL. From health and wellness benefit options including: medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D insurance. We also offer a matched 401(k) savings plan. Employees have the opportunity to receive compensation in the form of premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, sick time, etc. Newly hired employees receive up to 10 days of vacation the first year, which grows to 12 days starting the second year of employment.

1st shift: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
2nd shift: 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM

Job Tags

Contract work, Temporary work, Work at office, Local area, Shift work, Day shift, Afternoon shift,

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