Tooling Attendant / SF137 Job in San Fernando 91340, California Us
Pharmavite is a leading and growing US manufacturer, marketer, and retailer of quality vitamins, mineral and herbal supplements both domestically and internationally with a strong portfolio of brands such as Nature Made, (Cholestoff, Triple Flex, and SAM-e Complete), and SOYJOY. With over 30 years as a major force in the nutritional supplement business, Pharmavite was built on the premise of producing the highest quality nutritional products in the country and operates one of the most sophisticated, state-of-the art research and development facilities in the industry.
Position Description:
Pharmavite is a leading and growing US manufacturer, marketer, and retailer of quality vitamins, mineral and herbal supplements both domestically and internationally with a strong portfolio of brands such as Nature Made, SAM-e Complete, and SOYJOY. With over 35 years as a major force in the nutritional supplement business, Pharmavite was built on the premise of producing the highest quality nutritional products in the country and operates one of the most sophisticated, state-of-the art research and development facilities in the industry.
As a member of the Pharmavite team, employees enjoy competitive salaries and an exceptional benefits package featuring medical, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, and long term disability coverage. In addition, employees enjoy educational assistance, credit union membership, substantial discounts on our products, and 11 paid holidays per year.
We currently are seeking a talented Tooling Attendant. This key position will be based in our operation facilities in San Fernando, CA (So. CA).
Position Summary:
Responsible for maintaining records, issuing, measuring, cleaning and polishing tablet press tooling to ensure production of quality tablets in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures. Also, performs routine preventive maintenance on tablet presses.
Responsibilities:
- Inspects, measures, repairs and polishes tablet press tooling to ensure tablets will meet quality specifications.
- Maintains an organized tool room and an accurate inventory of tooling, including the current condition of each set.
- Insures accuracy of measurements through effective instrument calibration program.
- Maintains computer software database with current tooling measurements. Uses program to monitor and review measurements, recommends repair or replacement of tooling based on data.
- Trouble-shoots malfunctions in equipment and performs minor electrical and mechanical repair to equipment using small hand tools.
- Performs preventive maintenance daily including inspecting moving parts, greasing/lubricating as necessary.
- Performs all duties in compliance with safety rules, standard operating procedures and good manufacturing practices.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Requires a High School diploma or its equivalent.
Certification:
None
Experience:
A working knowledge of the compressing operation, typically resulting from one or more years of experience.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Mechanical skills to effectively maintain, troubleshoot and perform routine repairs to complex, precision equipment and tooling. The ability to operate standard hand tools skills required. Experience with calipers, micrometer, magnaflux machine preferred
- Read English sufficiently well to read operating procedures and good manufacturing practices and batch records, communicate with supervisors and others, and maintain routine records
- Working knowledge of compression operations; prefer knowledge of process equipment associated with manufacture of solid and liquid forms
- Physical ability to work on feet for full shift and disassemble, repair and reassemble machinery
Physical Requirements:
Stand/walk for full work shift. Pull, push and lift parts of equipment. Squat/reach to complete repair/maintenance on equipment. Respond to requests from others that interfere with current priorities.
Environment:
Constant exposure to noise levels loud enough to require employees wear hearing protection. Warm temperature levels, fumes, vibration, dust, etc., sufficient to cause minor discomfort. The employee wears protective eye wear, hair net, uniforms, gloves, safety shoes, and back support, and, at times, dust mask.
Safety:
The incumbent must be able to perform this job safely in accordance with standard operating procedures and good manufacturing practices, without endangering the health or safety of self or others.
Supervisory Responsibility:
None
Pharmavite is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V
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