Technician, Production Reliability

Job Title:

Technician, Production Reliability

Location:

Columbus, OH

Job Type:

Full-Time

About Us
As a developer, manufacturer, and supplier of essential medicines, Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. and its affiliates’ mission is to bring Better Health. Within Reach. Every Day.® for millions of patients around the world. We are a trusted, reliable partner and dependable source of over 750 high-quality generic, specialty and branded pharmaceutical products that hospitals, physicians and pharmacists need to treat their patients across North America, the Middle East, North Africa and Europe. Through our 32 manufacturing plants, eight R&D centers, and 8,500+ employees worldwide, we are always hard at work creating high-quality medicines and making them accessible to the people who need them.

Job Description
We are seeking a talented and motivated Technician, Production Reliability to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for setting up, cleaning, and changing over equipment in Production following appropriate procedures in a clean and safe work environment, meeting all cGMP, FDA, DEA, OSHA and other applicable regulations. You will directly support the operation of equipment and lines by assisting and guiding operators with setup, adjustments, and operating parameters. You will provide continuous monitoring of equipment across lines to improve productivity through overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). You will provide higher-level technical expertise than a Technician III as needed by maintaining packaging equipment, completing routine preventive maintenance tasks, troubleshooting common issues, and performing basic repairs. You will support continuous improvement by identifying specific improvement opportunities, completing related tasks, and recommending or making procedural updates.

Key Responsibilities

Regular and predictable onsite attendance and punctuality.

Perform packaging line/equipment setup, clean, and changeover activities that require the use of hand tools, removal/replacement of machine parts, adjustment, and cleaning of parts.

Assist and guide operators through the setup process and routinely with operating adjustments and parameters to maximize equipment performance.

Respond to service calls while the resource is in operation, including off‑shift periods and weekends.

Schedule, plan, perform, and record preventive maintenance activities that are the responsibility of Flow Technicians.

Perform preventive, corrective, or emergency work orders to ensure reliability of equipment, documenting through work orders to maintain required equipment history.

Perform first line troubleshooting and repairs prior to escalation to Maintenance or Engineers, providing immediate notice to appropriate staff of the need for more advanced troubleshooting functions and/or repairs.

Make recommendations for process, operational, and training/staffing improvements to ensure optimal performance of equipment and machines.

Maintain the accuracy of written and electronic documentation procedures for regulatory compliance.

May perform more advanced troubleshooting functions under close direction of experienced MRTs or Engineers.

Ensure a safe and efficient work area, eliminating clutter and foreign particles that could potentially damage or contaminate equipment or product.

Conduct routine inspections on assigned equipment used in packaging of products, documenting results as appropriate.

Resolve routine issues or escalates to Coaches and/or Maintenance Reliability Technicians (MRTs), notifying Maintenance or other individuals as appropriate of any situation requiring immediate attention.

Conduct daily evaluations to ensure maintenance of required tools, supplies, and work area necessary for completing required maintenance tasks in accordance with 5S+1 principles.

Actively participate in daily Performance Center (PC) meetings regarding equipment and line performance.

Work on projects and improvement initiatives and act as an advocate within the operation for improved OEE.

Initiate, perform, evaluate, and/or look for training opportunities for Technicians in the area by providing, creating and updating troubleshooting guides and tools, providing feedback to Supervisors, trainers, or engineers.

Maintain area equipment setup documentation (setup guides, starting points, build-sheets, etc.).

Qualifications

Minimum:

High school diploma (or equivalent)

Preferred:

Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in pharmaceutical, food, or other GMP packaging operation; experience in other related manufacturing or mechanical setting may be considered in lieu of this requirement

What We Offer

Annual performance bonus, commission, and share potential

Auto enrollment in a Hikma-sponsored 401(k) program at a pre‑tax contribution rate of 3% of eligible pay. Hikma will match 100% of the first 6% of eligible pay that you contribute

A generous paid time off (PTO) bank starting with 20 days (prorated based on hire date). Additional days granted upon reaching work milestone anniversaries

3 personal days (prorated based on hire date)

11 company paid holidays

Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, mental health, disability, life insurance, prescription drug coverage, and a variety of voluntary benefits

Employee discount program

Wellbeing rewards program

Safety and Quality is a top organizational priority

Career advancement and growth opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Paid maternity and parental leave

Equal Opportunity Employer
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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