Maintenance Mechanic II

Role Summary

The Maintenance Mechanic II will perform the maintenance, preventive, and corrective maintenance of the production manufacturing equipment in the Los Angeles Manufacturing Plant. Prepare detailed documented work orders.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance of critical plant equipment on a regular basis, to include, but not limited to Production Equipment, Critical Systems, Sterilization Equipment and electrical control systems as responsibility assigned to Manufacturing Maintenance in both cGMP and non-cGMP areas.
• Requires familiarity with generally accepted building, plumbing, piping, electrical, and fire protection practices and codes to include National Electrical Code (NFPA-70 and NEC) Uniform Building Code (UBC) in compliance with LA City, Takeda EH&S and Factory Mutual requirements.
• Must follow safety rules and ensure compliance with LA City, CA state and federal EPA regulations and laws. Specific responsible system repairs, upkeep, maintenance and operations managed within regulation agencies to include but not limited to LA City Building and Safety, SCAQMD, LA City Bureau of Sanitation, and CAL OSHA.
• Ability to verify mechanical and electrical drawings for accuracy. Perform SOP job plans, and drawing redlines as necessary.
• Ability to provide a moderate level of troubleshooting, diagnostic, and repair of production equipment and production equipment components which may include but not limited to process control systems, mixers, centrifuges, pumps, piping, plumbing components, and automated manufacturing systems.
• Requires familiarity with generally accepted building and electrical codes to include NEC and UMC in compliance with LA City and Takeda EH&S.
• Support engineering projects including but not limited to equipment installation, commissioning, and validation process.
• Follow and comply with EPA, OSHA, and NFPA regulations and with SOPs and cGMP policies.
• Attend required training and meetings.
• Disposal of Hazardous Waste.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 2+ years of experience, or AA or higher and 1+ years of related work experience.
• Skilled craft training/apprenticeship certificate or commensurate combination of technical education and experience.
• 2 year technical/ A.A./A.S. technical discipline or Journeyman skilled craft training/apprenticeship certificate or commensurate combination of technical education and experience is highly desirable.
• Must have knowledge of manufacturing equipment including distribution, filtration systems, centrifuges, sterilization, autoclaves, process tanks, incubators and CIP/COP systems, PLC based process control systems, Human Machine Interface (HMI) configuration.
• Knowledge of Delta V and CMMS systems such as JDE and RAM.
• Knowledge of basic chemical and biological safety procedures.
• Incumbent must be proficient in a variety of mathematical disciplines and be able to work with both the metric and USA standards of measurement.
• Must be able to read and follow detailed written instructions and have good verbal/written communication skills.
• Must have knowledge in Lock out/Tag out (LOTO) programs.
• Ability to read, write and interpret technical documents and instructions, electrical and mechanical drawings, equipment blueprints and piping and instrumentation drawings (P&ID).
• Must have customer service and leadership attitude to take ownership of any maintenance related problem.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• A self-starter with the ability to work independently and use good judgment. Must be able to handle multiple priorities. Must be proactive, results orientated, and have a strong attention to detail.
• Must be able to work overtime on a short notice and support standby program.

Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Leadership and customer service mindset; ability to take ownership of maintenance issues.
• Self-starter who can work independently, manage multiple priorities, and maintain attention to detail.
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow technical documents and drawings (electrical and mechanical) and P&ID.
• Familiar with metric and US units of measurement.

Education

• High school diploma or GED with 2+ years of experience, or AA/AS with 1+ years of related experience.
• 2-year technical/AA/AS technical discipline or Journeyman skilled craft training/apprenticeship certificate or commensurate combination of technical education and experience is highly desirable.

Additional Requirements

• Work in a controlled environment requiring gowning and protective clothing over the head, face, hands, feet and body; may include additional hearing protection for loud areas.
• Need to remove all makeup, jewelry, contact lenses, nail polish and/or artificial fingernails while in the manufacturing environment.
• Work in a cold, wet environment.
• Work multiple shifts, including weekends, or be asked to work supplemental hours, as necessary.
• Work around chemicals such as alcohol, acids, buffers and Celite that may require respiratory protection.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull and carry up to 50 lbs.
• In general, the position requires a combination of sedentary work and walking around observing conditions in the facility.
• Must be able to climb ladders and move about in closed quarters facility non-manufacturing support areas.
• Non-Exempt Roles only; must be able to work overtime as required.
• May be required to work in a confined area.
• Some Clean Room and cool/hot storage conditions.