Job description
IPR is the pharmaceutical industry's leading supplier of tablet press modernization and PLC control upgrades. Our customers include pharmaceutical, generic, OTC, and vitamin tablet manufacturers.
Machine Builder & Automation Technician
Candidate will work with our CNC, engineering, and manufacturing teams to operate and tend a CNC lathe or mill, and build, test, and support patented tablet press machinery for pharmaceutical companies. Type of work will be dependent on shop priorities.
Primary job duties
- Operate a CNC lathe
- Operate a CNC Mill
- Build and test tablet press assemblies by referencing 3D CAD Part & Assembly Models and 2D Drawings
- Perform functional machine testing
- Perform on-site customer startup and training
- Perform calibration, preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting services
- Perform manual machining processes using mill, lathe, band saw, drill press, and bench grinder
Required Skills
- CNC machine operation experience (Minimum 3 Years)
- Machinery Service and/or Assembly Experience Required (Minimum 5 Years)
- Ability to read electrical schematics and perform diagnostic and troubleshooting using a volt meter
- Able to read 2D mechanical drawings and understand dimensions and tolerances
- Ability to operate manual mill, lathe, band saw, drill press, and bench grinder
- Ability to use hand tools
- Excellent comprehension of fasteners and fastener sizes including thread pitch and length
- Familiarity with machinery components including gears, bearings, motors, and cylinders
- Familiarity with pneumatics and hydraulics
- Familiarity with PLC controls and digital and analog devices
- Excellent verbal and written skills
- Problem solving/troubleshooting skills for both components and subsystems
- Able to travel occasionally to customers in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico
Education
- Associates Degree from college, technical school, or equivalent experience.
Experience
- Minimum 5 years of machinery service and/or assembly experience required
- Pharmaceutical or food experience a plus
- Manual machining experience required
- Tablet Press Machinery experience a plus
- PLC programming experience a plus
Benefits
IPR offers a clean, bright, air-conditioned manufacturing workplace with a competitive hourly rate, overtime, bonus, and benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, disability, and 401(k) with matching contributions.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $34.00 - $37.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Compensation Package:
Schedule:
Experience:
- Machine Building or Service: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: In person