Maintenance Mechanic
Thousand Oaks, CaliforniaOn the Global Manufacturing and Supply (GMS) team at Takeda, you’ll be part of a rapidly transforming industry that’s applying technology and data in new ways. Within our agile, innovative, people-centric organization, your work will matter every day as you use your skills to help us manufacture therapies for patients on our four platforms:
- Small Molecules
- Biologics
- Plasma
- Cell and Gene
As part of the GMS team, you'll have the opportunity to pursue unique experiences and build new skills, and you'll know that the work you do every day makes an impact — on our patients, our people, our planet, and on yourself.
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Job Description
Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic
Location: Thousand Oaks, CA
About the role:
As a Maintenance Mechanic, you will perform perform any general maintenance throughout non-controlled and controlled areas through strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and CGMPs in a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility. You will report to the Maintenance Supervisor.
How you will contribute:
With support, perform breakdown and preventive maintenance of critical plant equipment to include, but not limited to Bioreactors, Chromatography Equipment, Process Tanks, Fill Machines, Cleaning systems, conveyers, sterilizers, and associated support equipment.
May provide secondary support to the operation and maintenance of manual and automated door systems, pumps and equipment, industrial control systems as responsibility assigned to Facilities Manufacturing Maintenance in both cGMP and non-cGMP areas.
Support and may repair manufacturing equipment and building components; doors, wetted fire system, lighting, mechanical and electrical equipment as assigned.
Will provide basic troubleshooting, diagnostic, and repair of equipment and equipment components related to positional responsibilities which includes but not limited to pumps, piping, and plumbing components, vacuum pumps, sanitary piping, blowers, and facility equipment.
Demonstrate basic familiarity with generally accepted building, plumbing, piping, electrical, and fire protection practices and codes to include NFPA, NEC, UBC, UMC and UPC in compliance with Company EH&S and Factory Mutual requirements.
Be familiar with plant and divisional SOPs as related to positional and department responsibilities.
Must follow safety rules and ensure compliance with CA state and federal EPA regulation and laws. Specific responsible system repairs, upkeep, maintenance, and operations managed within regulating agencies such as CAL OSHA and OSHA.
Ensure personal Training Plan execution and compliance. Attend required training, meetings, and Tiers.
Work with and oversee contractor/vendor work.
Produce maintenance reports, forms, and records.
Review and provide feedback on equipment, maintenance, or other related procedures.
Provide regulatory and partner audit support.
Support planning and scheduling activities.
Interpret electrical schematics, I/O wiring and panel drawings, Utility, process system/equipment, plumbing, ductwork, and HVAC P&ID's.
Constructively work with peers and clients in manufacturing, maintenance, utility plants, analytical labs, and contracted services.
Participate in On-Call rotations for after-hours facility and manufacturing support and may work outside of established shift hours upon short notice.
Demonstrate understanding and compliance in Standard Operating Systems, Current Good Manufacturing Processes (cGMP) and Good Documentation (GDP).
Basic knowledge of maintenance systems would be ideal.
What you bring to Takeda:
High school diploma or equivalent and some experience in Biotech maintenance or Manufacturing would be ideal. Schooling should include intermediate mathematics (algebra and geometry).
Have a broad mechanical trade knowledge and skills like that obtained in a formal four-year registered apprenticeship program.
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:
The overall physical exertion of this position requires medium to heavy work.
May be required to kneel, bend/twist at the neck/waist, reach above/below the shoulder, squat, fine manipulation, repetitive use of right and left hands/arms and climb (use step stools and ladders) up to 1 hour.
May be require power grasping, sitting, pushing/pulling and office work activities with hands/arms between 1-2 hours.
May require simple grasping and required to walk between 3-4 hours.
May be required to stand over 4 hours.
May be required to lift up to 75lbs. Lifts per shift are up to 20 times.
May be required to carry up to 50lbs. Carry distance of up to 200ft. Carries per shift are up to 20 times.
May be required to gown frequently and balance when gowning into clean areas.
May be required to work around moving equipment and machinery.
May be required to walk on uneven ground or slippery surfaces.
May be exposed to noise above 85 dBA. This may require hearing protection and other protective equipment to be worn.
May work and have exposure to hot, cold, wet environment/conditions.
May be exposed to dust, gases, chemicals, liquid Nitrogen, and fumes. May require respiratory protection.
May be required to work at heights above floor level.
Not required to operate foot controls or repetitive foot movement.
May require the use of special visual or auditory protective equipment.
May be required to work with biohazards such as: bloodborne pathogens, sewage, or medical waste. Will be exposed to equipment that handles plasma-based products.
May be required to drive to travel to other facilities, training sites, and off-site meetings.
May be required to work in confined areas.
May work in a controlled environment requiring special gowning and wear protective clothing over the head, face, hands, feet and body. This may include additional hearing protection for loud areas.
Will need to remove all make-up, jewelry, contact lenses, nail polish and/or artificial fingernails while in the manufacturing environment.
May be required to manage hazardous wastes in compliance with company procedures & State/Federal/Local hazardous waste regulations. Duties may include identifying, handling, generating, accumulating, storing, labeling and on-site transporting of hazardous wastes.
May be exposed to sunlight, heat, dust, gases, and fumes. Possible exposure to cool/hot storage conditions.
May climb up and into large processing tanks for cleaning or inspection.
May be required to work in a confined area as defined by the Environmental, Health, & Safety office.
Will work around chemicals such as paint, flooring materials, refrigerants, alcohol, acids, buffers that may require respiratory protection.
Able to work 4 days per week/7 to10 hour days. Training schedule for the first 6 months – 1 year will require 5 days per week/8-hour day.
May be required to work or be assigned to a different shift as needed.
This position requires overtime, weekend, and holiday work.
May be required to participate in in on call program.
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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Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary
We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.
For Location:
USA - CA - Thousand Oaks - Rancho ConejoU.S. Hourly Wage Range:
$18.85 - $29.62The estimated hourly wage range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual hourly wage offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.The actual hourly wage offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.
U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term incentives. U.S.based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S.based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.
EEO Statement
Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.
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