Facilities Maintenance Mechanic - 1st, 2nd and 3rd Shift openings

Facilities Maintenance Mechanic:

The following summarizes key result areas, specific accountabilities and / or tasks, etc. associated with this job title:

• Perform Preventive and Predictive Maintenance on equipment in assigned areas.  

• Use troubleshooting skills to recognize system and equipment problems, identify root cause, and recommend/ implement solutions that prevent reoccurrence.  

• Perform mechanical and electrical equipment repairs in assigned areas.  

• Collaborate with Supervisors, Operators, Engineers, and peers to identify and implement continuous improvements.   

• Participate in multi-functional teams as assigned to support continuous improvement or equipment installation/modification. 

• Provide training/coaching as needed to other mechanics and operators. 

• Perform and document work in compliance with SOP’s, Safety Health & Environment (SHE) standards and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP’s)including work orders, logbooks, and permits.  

• Respond to multiple equipment/production problems and prioritize or change assignments as needed to meet production demands. 

• Must be able to work or be on-call as needed during other/off shifts and weekends when facility, production and/or equipment maintenance coverage is needed. 

• Provide support for 3-shift 24x7 operating production site. 

• Act as maintenance owner of assigned system(s). 

• Support installation and qualification of new equipment and systems. 

Essential Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma 

• 3-5 years’ maintenance mechanic experience in any environment 

• Completion of a state accredited Journeyman, technical school program, or equivalent formal education and field experience, demonstrating commensurate proficiency in at least 2 of the following areas:  

o            Mechanical maintenance of production equipment 

o            Utility systems maintenance and repair 

o            Electrical Maintenance 

o            Instrumentation and Controls 

o            Mechanical Fabrication/Machine Shop 

• Knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and equipment to maintain a pharmaceutical production plant. 

• Ability to understand and mitigate safety hazards i.e., LOTO, line breaking, hot work, etc. 

• Ability to perform basic mathematical computations. 

• Able to interpret PID’s, electrical schematics, and architectural drawings. 

Preferred /Or Desirable Qualifications:

• AAS in an Engineering Technology  

• Understanding and operational familiarity with PC/PLC control systems. 

• Pharmaceutical/ CGMP maintenance training and experience 

• Facilities and utilities equipment maintenance experience including HVAC, boilers, air compressors, purified water, and electrical distribution systems. 

• Material Handling equipment maintenance experience including automated cranes, conveyers, sorting systems, and forklifts. 

• General Reliability and asset management knowledge 

• Competent in SAP

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.