Unicep Packaging, Inc., based in Sandpoint, Idaho, is a world class provider of contract mixing, packaging and private label solutions to the oral health care, pharmaceutical, IVD, cosmeceutical, and nutraceutical markets for liquids, gels, and semi-solids. We contract fill bottles and our unique, unit-dose, modified blow-fill-seal MicroDose® and Twist-Tip™ vials and thermoformed VersaPak™ single-use packages with a variety of products.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for the planning and design of processes for use in the manufacture of company products.
Analyze layout of equipment, workflow, production methods, and workforce utilization to maximize efficiency.
Re-designs, repairs, or replaces in-process production program equipment, production control hardware, and tooling.
Develops processes, methods, tooling, and production controls for new programs.
Follows production schedule, and is aware of production needs.
Follows guidelines to assure machinery, room and materials are in compliance with QSR/ISO requirements.
Identifies and implements necessary documentation for compliance and interacts with QA personnel to assure compliance.
Writes procedures for the operation of new or existing equipment.
Stays informed concerning new manufacturing technology and equipment, and investigates their potential application. Recommends incorporation of new technology for company applications where feasible and practical
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
Minimum three (3) years experience in a Machine Shop/Manufacturing setting preferred.
Experience with Weiler, Norden, Lee, Accutek, Bartelt and blowfill seal, tube and pouching machines preferred.
Knowledge of mechanical principles, machining practices, the properties of metals, and the application of mathematics and dimensions to production machinery and tooling.
Knowledge of modern fabrication and assembly techniques and machine-shop practices and techniques.
Strong drafting skills.
Able to mentally visualize and comprehend all aspects of a manufacturing equipment or tooling problem, understand the interrelationships of factors affecting a given situation, and be attentive to detail.
Capable of efficiently integrating existing methods with new innovations to solve production problems in a timely manner.
Ability to work effectively with little direction and/or few guidelines.
Able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Working knowledge of computer systems and data processing.
Familiar with computer-controlled machine tools and has had exposure to high-volume automated production equipment.
Unicep Packaging, Inc.