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Gregory Mertler

Fairborn,OH

Summary

Accomplished Formula Technician II with a proven track record at Alkermes Pharmaceuticals, showcasing expertise in machinery operation and troubleshooting. Renowned for exceptional detail orientation and maintenance skills, I significantly enhanced production efficiency and safety compliance. My collaborative approach and ability to implement improvements have consistently driven project success and operational excellence.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Formula Technician II

Alkermes Pharmaceuticals
05.2021 - 11.2024

Production, bulk packaging, and inspection of pharmaceutical drug formulations

Assisting with facility cleaning and operational maintenance

Cleaning all manufacturing equipment and areas

Assisting with facility and process validations as required

Assisting with environmental and water system monitoring as required

Assisting with RCRA and safety inspections as required

Documenting all work as required by cGMPs and GDPs on a timely basis

Reading and following all Company SOPs and guidelines

Abiding by all safety requirements as defined by the company

Completing other tasks as assigned by supervision

Experience with Viva Vault, SAP, GEA bi-layer tablet press, Vectron coding, weight sorting,

Formula Technician II Compressing

Thermo-Fisher Scientific
03.2015 - 05.2021

Operate and monitor manufacturing equipment to ensure efficient and safe production processes

Perform quality checks to ensure products meet specifications and make adjustments as necessary

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address any production issues and implement improvement initiatives

Follow standard operating procedures and adhere to safety regulations at all times

Maintain accurate production records and documentation

Communicate and interact effectively with associates in a team environment.

Operate single sided and double sided Hata, Fette 2090, Fette 3090-2 sided, Fette 3200-2 sided

Operator I

Adare Pharma Solutions
11.2013 - 11.2015

Dissemble, clean and reassemble production equipment to prepare for processing

Conduct pre-processing staging to assure that required raw materials are assembled, weighted and meet specified consistency as outlined in written processes.

Operate the process equipment to create product that meets pre-determined specifications.

Monitor and record critical process parameters and make necessary adjustments to assure finished product meets customer satisfaction

Transfer processed materials through production equipment to include dryer, filtration systems, blenders and sieving equipment,

Package finished product and transfer to the warehouse

Operate solvent recovery system to assure cyclohexane ingredient is of the purest form

Follow all documentation procedures to assure that all paperwork is in accordance with all company and regulatory standards.

Machine Operator

Drawn Metals
11.1994 - 11.2013

Efficiently produce high quality deep drawn parts using hydraulic and transfer presses, for automotive and retail appliance customers. During the running of the presses, it is also required to problem solve, trouble shoot and repair the machines as necessary.

Process a detailed knowledge of hydraulic processes and their effects on machining

Ability to perform repairs including but not limits to the removal of motors and their reconstruction, the replacement of electrical limits and proximity switches and the replacement of electrical fuses and air cylinders.

Experienced in lathing, shaping, milling , boring, and drilling as necessary to produce components for machine repair.

Intuitive troubleshooting in the areas of noise and vibration, worn tools and inserts, making mating adjustments as required to offset trending values, pipe fitting techniques, etc.

Experiences forklift operator.

Possess the ability to use various types of precision measuring tools (ex. micrometers, gauges on surfaces plates, calipers, comparators)

Solid ability to understand Statistical Process Control (SPC) applications and interpretations of statistical results.

Education

High School Diploma -

Centerville High School
Centerville, OH
05-1991

Skills

  • Troubleshooting
  • Maintenance and repairs
  • Customer interaction
  • Repair services
  • Following safety practices
  • Equipment Calibration

Timeline

Formula Technician II

Alkermes Pharmaceuticals
05.2021 - 11.2024

Formula Technician II Compressing

Thermo-Fisher Scientific
03.2015 - 05.2021

Operator I

Adare Pharma Solutions
11.2013 - 11.2015

Machine Operator

Drawn Metals
11.1994 - 11.2013

High School Diploma -

Centerville High School
Gregory Mertler