Maintenance Technician

Colorcon is a world leader in the design and development of specialty excipients for solid oral dosages for the pharmaceutical and nutritional industries. We deliver superior product quality, unparalleled technical support, extensive regulatory assistance, and reliably supply from multiple locations, with our Global Headquarters located in Harleysville, Pennsylvania.

We are a successful company thanks to our diverse workforce and global reach. We believe that our operating principles define our culture, values and organizations and are key to achieving our mission and vision, strategies and goals

Platinum Rule: We treat others the way we want to be treated
Empowerment: We trust our colleagues with responsibility and decision-making
Keep Getting Better: We create an environment for constant improvement, to be the best we can
Teamwork: We embrace the value of collaboration; work together to exceed what is possible as individuals
Customer Focus: We put our customers’ needs at the heart of everything we do
Global Respect: We are citizens of a diverse world and behave with respect for the communities in which we operate

Our People Enjoy a Wide Offering of Employee Benefits, including but not limited to:

• All employees are eligible to participate in our company-wide bonus program
  
• Employees have the choice between three medical plans
  
• 100% company-paid Dental Insurance for all employees and their qualifying dependents
  
• Optional Vision Coverage
  
• Fitness and Wellness Programs
  
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
  
• Corporate Social Responsibility Groups (CSR)
  
• Parental Leave
  
• Tuition Reimbursement; up to $8,000 per calendar year
  
• 401(k) Company Matching
  
• Employees earn up to 17 days of PTO in their first year
  
• Nine Paid Holidays, plus One Personal Holiday for employees to assign at their choosing

Colorcon is committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive and equitable work environment. This includes all employment-related decisions and business dealings on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Position Summary
The Maintenance Technician at Colorcon is responsible for providing safe, timely and cost effective repairs to machinery and facilities. This position will be completing scheduled/unscheduled equipment & facilities maintenance and repairs which will support efficient plant operations, minimizes production down time, and ensures that products are manufactured in a safe and cost effective environment.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Troubleshoot & remedy problems with manufacturing equipment and controls systems
• Perform preventative maintenance to equipment to assure efficient and long-term trouble free operation
• Respond to any maintenance and facility emergency that occurs on the off shifts and make necessary corrections
• Conduct equipment calibrations and repairs as necessary
• Reliability Centered Maintenance principles to analyze key equipment data to choose proper maintenance approach
• Track MBTF, MTBR, OEE, and other data to improve availability and performance
• Assist with external contractors to ensure compliance with safety and quality requirements
• Maintain and prioritize work lists
• Purchase and receive parts and tools to maintain right-sized shop inventory

Requirements

• HS Diploma or equivalent with a minimum of (2) years of experience or Associates Degree with (1) years’ experience required.
• 1 year minimum certified schooling or classes equal to 1 year in electrical, high voltage, HVAC or electrical technology.
• Experience must be in a manufacturing environment in the areas of facility maintenance, machine maintenance and
• repair, equipment installation, and computerized preventative maintenance or trade.
  Proficient use of electrical and mechanical hand and tools required.
• Requires ability to lift 60 lbs., climb ladders and work at heights 10-20 feet above plant floor plus working on the roofs of the various buildings.
• Trade experience preferred.
• Ability to become versed in all trades/facility repairs.
• Strong communication skills required.
• Flexibility to daily roles required.
• Must be able to work with all other departments: Quality, Operations, Logistics etc.
• On call weekend rotation, typically once a month, and flexibility with team required.

Core Competencies

• Excellent analytical skills, strong root cause abilities, and excellent communication.
• Self-motivated, team-player, able to quickly adapt.
• Integrity, safety and quality oriented.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.
  
  
  

Highly Desired Skills

• Knowledge of PLCs, troubleshooting controls systems, HVAC, and boilers.
• Knowledge of Lean principles.
• Electrical troubleshooting.
• Willingness to learn.
• Industrial/Manufacturing experience.

Location:
3702 E 21st St
Indianapolis, Indiana, 46218
United States

1st shift: 7am-3:30pm