Maintenance Technician

Praxis Packaging Solutions is an FDA-compliant packaging organization specializing in primary tablet filling of OTC & Rx packaging with industry-best serialization capabilities. 

The Maintenance Technician will set-up, adjust and maintain production equipment in an FDA and cGMP regulated environment. Perform troubleshooting maintenance duties to maintain required safety, quality and productivity specifications while ensuring that cGMPs and Praxis' SOPs, policies and work instructions are being followed. 

Employees at Praxis are from all over the world, and diversity in the workplace is respected and celebrated.  We offer two health insurance options, dental, vision, flex, and company paid short term disability, long term disability and life insurance.  We invest in our employees and provide a 4% 401k employer match.  Apply today if you are interested in joining a dynamic team in the pharma industry.

• Set up, adjust, troubleshoot and repair packaging and production equipment such as Cartoners, Shrink Wrappers, Labelers, etc.
• Repair mechanical functions using specialty tools.
• Work with Production to coordinate timely line change-over.
• Complete paperwork required for line set-up: lock-out/tag-out, start-up inspection, check maintenance documentation, etc.
• Identify possible mechanical problems and report them to the Maintenance Lead.
• Perform preventative maintenance as required by company PM program.

• Performs any other functions and duties assigned and necessary for the smooth and efficient operation of Praxis Packaging Solutions.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of basic machine repairs, pneumatics, hydraulics and electricity.
• Able to read technical documents.
• Familiarity with Pharma equipment such as fillers, cappers and Thermoformer Blister machines is a plus.
• Familiarity with Vision Systems is preferred but not required.
• Basic Industrial Electrical knowledge and troubleshooting is required including voltages such as 480/240/120 and 24.
• Ability to read, write and fluently speak in English required.
• Ability to follow job aids, pictorial instructions, and queues, required

Praxis Packaging is part of BPOC, a Chicago-based private equity firm that invests exclusively in healthcare companies and is one of the nation's most experienced investors in the industry.

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.