Process Machine Maintenance Tech, Tablet Compression/Encapsulation

Phoenix, AZ
United States

Marlyn Nutraceuticals

51 to 200 employees

Company Info

Job description

Process Machine Maintenance Technician, Tablet Compression and Encapsulation Machines

Tablet press and encapsulation machine maintenance technician needed for the maintenance, diagnosis repair and PM of late model automated nutraceutical/pharmaceutical process equipment. Person must be familiar with electro-mechanical, high-speed tablet presses and two piece hard-shell encapsulators such as Korsch, Kilian, Courtoy, Comprima (IMA) tablet machines and Pam (AFT90), IMA and or Bosch encapsulators.

Major Job Responsibilities

  • Locate source(s) of problem by observing tablet press and or encapsulator during operation, using precision measuring and testing instruments.
  • Determine changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting parts; using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
  • Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments by using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges.
  • Perform basic diagnostic tests, checking the performance of machines.
  • Perform visual/cosmetic and aesthetic improvements, such as cleaning and repair small visual defects to maintain equipment for production in a cGMP environment.
  • Take and or disassemble equipment, in order to replace damaged and/or defective parts.
  • Repair or replace broken or malfunctioning electro-mechanical components.
  • Adjust and align encapsulation machines in accordance with vendor’s written directions.
  • Use technical manuals to understand and diagnose our automated electro-mechanical equipment , enabling the person to properly determine the cause of specific problem.
  • Prepare daily mechanical maintenance reports, including collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information.
  • Help to maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations in accordance to cGMP and our SOPs.
  • Strictly follow SOPs and directions provided in vendor’s machine manuals.

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • Must have specific knowledge of how to maintain, repair, set-up, calibrate and align later model rotary tablet presses and pin dosing encapsulators, including maintenance and PM of tablet press and encapsulation tooling.
  • Minimum high school diploma and or tech degree required.
  • Has prior experience related to the maintenance and repair of nutraceutical and or pharmaceutical process machinery, specifically automated rotary tablet presses and 2 piece hard-shell encapsulators.
  • Familiar with cGMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) regulations.

Additional Information

Machine Operator Nutraceuticals

High-Speed Encapsulation Machines

Career opportunity available for experienced nutraceutical and/or pharmaceutical machine operator. Marlyn Nutraceuticals is seeking skilled 2 piece hard-shell encapsulation machine operator to join our encapsulation department . Our modern pharmaceutical-like dietary supplement production facility uses late model, automated encapsulation and tableting equipment, which are gravity-fed from 2nd floor area ( the blended granular materials and empty capsules), eliminating hand scooping, excess dust development and provide more time to focus on adjustments, physical analytical quality checks and other related encapsulation tasks.

Major Expectations and Responsibilities for Position

  • Has necessary technical skills related to operating encapsulation machines, including understanding of all machine controls/functions, ability to troubleshoot, etc.
  • Must be able to demonstrate technical understanding of a nutraceutical/pharmaceutical production facility.
  • Familiarity with common encapsulation problems and how to resolve challenges.
  • Set-up, operation, break down and cleaning encapsulation machines following our SOPs and directions described in Master Batch Records (MBRs)
  • Set-up and operate metal-detectors and capsule polishers.
  • Perform detailed cleaning of manufacturing suites and equipment using various cleaning solutions.
  • Visually inspect finished capsules for minor and major defects, like dents, broken capsules and etc.
  • Adhere to product specifications art all times and document results on batch records.
  • Perform detailed cleaning of manufacturing suites and equipment using various cleaning solutions.
  • Perform basic physical quality tests, including checking weights, length and visual appearance of capsules.
  • Adjust and align encapsulation machines in accordance with vendor’s written directions for daily and weekly PM.
  • Must maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with written procedures, rules and regulations in accordance to cGMP and our SOPs.

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • Must have specific knowledge of how to maintain, repair, set-up, calibrate and align later model rotary tablet presses and pin dosing encapsulators, including maintenance and PM of tablet press and encapsulation tooling.
  • Minimum high school diploma and/or tech degree required.
  • Able to read, write, and follow oral and written directions in English.
  • Has prior experience related to the maintenance and repair of nutraceutical and or pharmaceutical process machinery, specifically automated rotary tablet presses and 2 piece hard-shell encapsulators.
  • Familiar with cGMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) regulations.
  • Able to lifting boxes and/or containers up to 50 lbs.
  • Able to work in various postures.
  • Able to transport required production material from storage locations to encapsulation area.
  • Able to use pallet jack, maneuvering around drums and between equipment.
  • Must be able to stand for 10 hours and able to lift 50 lbs drums.

Additional Information

  • Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Company Description

Since 1948, Marlyn Nutraceuticals has been improving consumers' quality of life and enhancing their wellness with green and respected dietary formulas. We are widely recognized in the USA and Asia for Marlyn's Hep-Forte softgel formula and for our immune benefitting effervescent formulas; packaged in innovative blisters, pouches, stick-packs, bottles and tubes that meet the changing habits of today's consumers. Together with Marlyn's green manufacturing philosophy, which guide every decision and accomplishment on our team, we not only thrive to improve quality of life but also make a difference for our planet. In the same manner, we passionately believe in equality for everyone, regardless of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.

Marlyn offers you not only an opportunity to work for a company that is dedicated to the environment and its people, but also offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefit packages. We offer paid holidays, vacation, sick time, a 401(k) retirement plan with company match as well as gift cards and luncheons/parties before major holidays. A wide-range of benefit choices includes options for medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance plans, legal plans and pet insurance.

Work location: Phoenix, AZ

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