Maintenance Technician

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.

Lonza’s Capsules & Health Ingredients business is the trusted partner for innovative products, including capsules and health ingredients, customization services and end-to-end dosage form solutions for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical companies.

Key Responsibilities:

The candidate should the focus is on maintaining and improving HCM A%T and yield performance during the shift. All HCM stops, including those reflected in STAS codes, are closely monitored and addressed. Long stops due to mechanical or quality issues are promptly troubleshot to minimize downtime and ensure smooth production flow.

• Maintain a working knowledge of HCM sections.
• Demonstrate strong troubleshooting skills for STAS codes and capsule defects.
• Perform routine and corrective machine maintenance.
• Be able to read and write in English for effective communication and documentation.
• Ensure machines remain in good operating condition during shifts.
• Perform maintenance and troubleshoot capsule quality issues during shifts.
• Conduct short maintenance tasks during dish-wash cycles.
• Perform capsule length checks and accurately record data in the GMS system.
• Support Day Mechanics with size changes, preventive maintenance (PMs), and automatic maintenance activities.
• Carry out tasks as directed by the Shift In-charge or HCM Supervisor.
• Complete all required documentation as per standard procedures.
• Comply with EHS (Environmental, Health & Safety) and GMP/GDP (Good Manufacturing/Documentation Practices) guidelines at all times.

Key Requirements:

• Minimum ITI (Mechanical) education would be preferred.
• 2-6 Years in HCM maintenance.
• Trouble shooting skills for STAS codes & Capsule defects.
• Machine Maintenance Skills.

Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.

People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.