Maintenance Technician Senior NS

Biotechnology Manufacturing Maintenance Technician

The client is one of the world's largest independent biotechnology companies, focusing on the discovery, development, and manufacturing of innovative human therapeutics. The company's areas of expertise include oncology, hematology, cardiovascular disease, inflammation, bone health, and neuroscience. It has developed a wide range of biologic medicines, including biotechnology drugs, therapeutic antibodies, and other innovative therapies. The company collaborates with academic institutions, biotechnology partners, and other organizations to advance its research efforts.

Ideal Candidate: A minimum of 2+ years of experience in manufacturing maintenance is ideal. Experience in a GMP-regulated environment is nice to have.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the maintenance, operation, and repair of all manufacturing equipment within the facility

Provide support to engineering and operations in the design, installation, testing, operation, and maintenance of manufacturing and support equipment

Ensure all assigned equipment and associated subsystems are maintained in accordance with Federal, State, Local, and regulations, procedures, and policies

Maintain all assigned equipment areas in a constant state of inspection readiness

Identify training deficiencies and provide recommendations and training where applicable

Continuously evaluate and improve maintenance practices and documentation

Perform troubleshooting of electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical equipment

Complete preventive maintenance and assigned paperwork following all cGMP documentation guidelines

Coordinate contractors for repairs, modifications, and installations of equipment

Work directly with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality organizations on new system installations or modifications

Attend all required cGMP and Safety training

Maintain qualifications as assigned

Qualifications / Requirements:

Thorough working knowledge of pharmaceutical packaging equipment operation, maintenance, and repair

Full working knowledge of pumps, valves, motors, and proper lubrication

Strong documentation and attention to detail

Full working knowledge of cGMP and Predictive Maintenance philosophy and techniques

Ability to create, read, interpret, and revise engineering documents

Strong writing skills for preparing technical reports and documentation

Ability to identify and implement process improvements

Ability to read and understand P&IDs, work from SOPs, and use basic computer skills

Knowledge of and ability to use Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (Maximo)

Detail-oriented and organized with good record-keeping practices

Effective communication skills and ability to work with minimum supervision

Capable of multi-tasking and working overtime or temporarily modifying shift schedule as needed

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, and work at elevations up to 15 feet

Non-benefitted (other than those mandated under state or federal law). Please note that this position does not include paid time off benefits. ApTask offers subsidized insurance coverage to our employees.