Maintenance Tech II

Role Summary

Maintenance Technician II provides a high level of maintenance support for all equipment in the Galaxy filling process at Takeda’s Round Lake, IL manufacturing site; maintains equipment in all areas of the Mix, Fill and Finishing complexes; ensures manufacturing lines are well maintained and ready to run during planned production time; provides on-time PM completion; troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems; service on an emergency basis as needed; adheres to plant safety and SOPs; supports continuous improvement and collaborates with manufacturing, engineering, and quality groups.

Responsibilities

• Accomplishes objectives with autonomy
• Learns and understands corporate specifications and plant SOPs governing the Galaxy process and local GMP
• Monitors manufacturing lines and communicates with manufacturing to reduce downtime
• Performs high-level troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
• Reviews PMs, ensures parts are in stock, and completes PMs on time
• Builds and rebuilds machine assemblies
• Communicates equipment issues and work status per Stop and Fix guidelines
• Initiates work orders using the JDE CMMS system
• Performs PM work and maintains equipment reliability and efficiency; completes related documentation
• Documents problems, breakdowns, or alarms in downtime tracking; initiates work orders and reviews equipment trends to prevent recurrence
• Shares knowledge and trains less experienced technicians
• Handles robots in production modes; troubleshoots robot-related issues affecting output and quality
• Continues knowledge through additional training
• Seeks help from Lead technicians and engineering when needed
• Promotes safe work practices and leads by example; reports unsafe conditions
• Maintains 100% on-time completion of required training
• Ability to read electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic drawings; experience with these systems
• Willingness to develop understanding of PLCs
• Strong teamwork and communication skills; good documentation practices
• MS Word, MS Excel, and JDE or similar CMMS proficiency
• Must not be allergic to Cephalosporin or related products
• Willing to travel up to 5% of the time

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required, plus 2+ years of experience or Associate degree or higher with 1+ years of related work experience
• Technical certifications a plus
• 3+ years manufacturing systems experience preferred
• Physical ability to lift/carry up to 100 lbs; stand/walk for extended periods
• Ability to work in a cold, wet environment; potential exposure to chemicals requiring respiratory protection
• Work around moving equipment; gowning and safety requirements as applicable
• Must be able to work multiple shifts including weekends; overtime as required

Skills

• Troubleshooting of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Robot troubleshooting in production settings
• PM program management and documentation
• JDE/CMMS or similar software proficiency
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Safety-conscious with ability to train others

Education

• High school diploma or GED; additional technical coursework or certifications considered a plus

Additional Requirements

• Travel up to 5% as needed
• Work in controlled environment with gowning requirements as applicable