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Job Description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician II

Location:  Social Circle, GA

About the role:

The Maintenance Technician II is responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting process and electrical equipment that support the manufacturing process areas. Strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), cGMPs, and Quality Standards in a Pharmaceutical Manufacturing facility are mandatory. Primary responsibilities include ensuring safe and efficient hands-on maintenance of manufacturing and utilities systems including but not limited to WFI, RO, vessels, and components such as pumps, fans, valves, etc.

How you will contribute:

• Inspects, repairs and maintains facility structures and equipment (Packaging Line, CIP Skids) as directed by immediate supervisor and/or as assigned through work orders.

• Support the manufacturing floor by aiding in setting up CIPs, COPs and equipment LOTOs.  

• Perform preventive, corrective and predictive maintenance through CMMS system.

• Provide a moderate level of troubleshooting, diagnostic, and repair of process systems, equipment and equipment components which include but not limited to: valves, pumps, gearboxes, variable frequency drives, utility skids, cleaning equipment, support equipment (lifts, hoists, doors, carts, etc.)

• All work must be completed in accordance with cGMPs, SOPs, job plans, and company policies.

• Develop, revise, and review related SOPs or job plans/work plans for work related areas.

• Provide input in the development and continuous improvement of the maintenance procedures.

• Assist the maintenance supply team with maintaining an up-to-date working spare parts inventory system for the equipment/systems the team is responsible for.

• Ensure that operational log and work order documentation is completed with accurate information.

• Provide support of start-up of new equipment to ensure it meets all mechanical design specifications.

• Develop a basic proficiency in one or more advanced maintenance technology and understand how to apply technology to improve equipment reliability (alignment, balancing, thermography, oil analysis, ultrasound, or vibration monitoring).

• Provide support on start-up of equipment after completion of maintenance activities.

• Provide support during calibrations with LOTO or setting up flow path on manufacturing equipment.

•  Must follow safety rules and ensure compliance with state and federal EPA regulation and laws.

• Attends required training and meetings.

• Other functions may be assigned.

What you bring to Takeda:

• Typically requires high school diploma or GED. 2+ years of experience.

• Ideal candidate will have a Trade School Certificate, Demonstrated strong mechanical background/experience, electrical background (up to 480VAC) preferred

Key Skills, Abilities, and Competencies

• Ability to effectively communicate ideas through verbal and written form.

• Intermediate computer skills.

• Ability to interact constructively with peers/teams.

• Ability to seek outside resources as needed.

• Ability to read and understand schematics and job blueprints.

• Troubleshooting knowledge of miscellaneous equipment and process equipment and utilities (water systems, bulk delivery systems)

• Manufacturing equipment vessels, mixers, valves, pumps.

• Have a basic understanding of control system to assist during troubleshooting.

• Understands the concepts of Total Productive Maintenance and Operator Care

Other Job Requirements

• May work in cold, wet environment.

• May be exposed to sunlight and heat.

• May be exposed to dust, gases, and fumes.

• May be around moving equipment and machinery.

• May climb up to and/or into large processing tanks for cleaning or inspection.

• May be working in areas requiring hearing protection and/or other protective equipment (PPE). 

• May work around chemicals such as alcohol, acids and buffers that may require respiratory protection (PPE).

• Must be able to work 12-hour shifts, either day or nights.

• May be required to work or be assigned to a different shift as needed.

• This position requires weekend and holiday work.

• Overtime may be required.

• May be required to frequently kneel, stand, and walk to inspect, evaluate, and/or perform described maintenance activities.

Important Considerations

At Takeda, our patients rely on us to deliver quality products. As a result, we must follow strict rules in our manufacturing facilities to ensure we are not endangering the quality of the product. In this role, you may:

• May be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and other clean room garments daily. This may include safety shoes, safety glasses, aprons, face shields, lab coats, full body gowns, hair nets and gloves and hearing protection.

• Need to remove all make-up, 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.

More about us:

At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.

Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

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