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Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift

AstraZeneca
Full-time
On-site
Philadelphia, PA
Operations

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Role Summary

Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift. Maintains operating equipment with proficient technical knowledge, diagnoses and resolves equipment-related issues, and contributes to improving production line efficiency. Supports Formulation Filling, Packaging or Facilities Departments, providing technical/operational support, trouble-shooting, repairs, and preventative maintenance for equipment across classified areas from unclassified to Grade A aseptic environments. Adheres to SOPs and cGMPs; operates and maintains general manufacturing, packaging, and facility equipment; performs mechanical and electronic troubleshooting to ensure equipment operates per OEE.

Responsibilities

  • Install, inspect, test, troubleshoot, adjust, repair, and perform line turnarounds; conduct general and preventative maintenance on production and supporting utility equipment.
  • Follow established procedures to ensure timely and efficient operations; complete documentation in the work order system to close out activities in compliance with cGMPs.
  • Perform batch record and GMP documentation entries as needed; maintain records and logs to support responsibilities.
  • Operate under the direction of the Maintenance Facilitator; use testing tools and measuring equipment to maintain and troubleshoot electronic, environmental monitoring, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical line equipment.
  • Set up equipment and make necessary adjustments to ensure optimal performance per process specifications.
  • Provide training to technicians for equipment setup and minor adjustments or repairs.
  • Interface with operations employees and outside vendors; develop and oversee equipment service contracts.

Qualifications

  • Required: High school graduate, vocational school graduate or equivalent (GED); 5+ years mechanical, troubleshooting and repair experience in production/manufacturing.
  • Required: Computer Skills: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
  • Overtime required with prior notice to support business needs; emergency overtime may be required with little notice.

Desirable Skills/Experience

  • Pharmaceutical experience.
  • Technical School or Trade Certification; formal apprenticeship in mechanical trades.
  • Engineering/Automation background; Systech/SAP experience.
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