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Maintenance Mechanic Specialist – Refrigeration

Los Angeles, California
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On 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.

Job ID R0154715 Date posted 06/20/2025 Location Los Angeles, California

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Job Description

About the Role:

Perform maintenance, preventive maintenance, repairs, overhauls, trouble shooting and upkeep of the LA Plant & Van Nuys sites. Including Manufacturing and Facilities equipment with the emphasis on Refrigeration equipment low and medium temp, Chillers (screw, centrifugal, reciprocating), HVAC systems, Dehumidifiers, and BAS (building automation systems). Positional responsibilities include gas welding, operating diagnostic equipment and instrumentation, use of technical measuring devises, read and interpret electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic control systems schematics / blueprints.

How you will Contribute:

  • Perform breakdown and preventive maintenance of critical plant equipment to include process chillers, HVAC systems, air handlers, central chillers, pumps, industrial control systems as responsibilities assigned to Refrigeration in both cGMP and non-cGMP areas
  • Repair refrigeration systems, low, medium and normal temperature, cold storage equipment, building automation system components, mechanical and electrical equipment as assigned.
  • Must be familiar with plant and divisional SOP's as related to positional and department responsibilities.
  • Maintain refrigerant records in compliance with US EPA and SCAQMD mandated refrigeration record keeping
  • Will provide troubleshooting, diagnostic, and repair of refrigeration systems and equipment components related to positional responsibilities which include: HVAC, Chillers, electrical controls, compressors, pumps, piping, plumbing, blowers, dehumidifiers and facility equipment.
  • Perform Disposal of Hazardous Waste
  • Respond to urgent and emergency work orders for the Refrigeration department.
  • Close assigned work orders in JDE System.
  • Complete Change Control documentation (PRs) if required by the assigned work order.
  • Shall be trained and qualified on designated facility SOPs governing the operation of critical systems, Refrigeration, HVAC, Electrical, utilities and local GMP practices.
  • Requires familiarity with generally accepted building, plumbing, piping, electrical, and fire protection practices and codes.
  • Ensure compliance with NFPA, NEC, UBS, UMC and UPC in compliance with L.A. City, CA state and federal EPA regulation and laws.
  • Must follow safety rules and responsible system repairs, upkeep, maintenance and operations managed within regulating agencies to include L.A. City Building & Safety, SCAQMD, L.A. City Bureau of Sanitation, CAL OSHA and OSHA.
  • Attend required training and meetings.
  • Keep designated area 5S'd. (Safety, Sort, Shine, Standardize, Sustain)

What you bring to Takeda:

  • High school diploma or GED. 6+ years of experience or AA or higher with 4+ years related work experience.
  • Journeyman skilled craft training/apprenticeship certificate or commensurate combination of technical education and experience
  • US EPA Universal certificate required
  • Desired 5 years maintenance or projects experience journeyman level in pharmaceuticals or commercial industrial refrigeration manufacturing environment
  • US EPA Universal certificate required
  • Knowledge of refrigeration systems, Environmental Chambers (Walking Freezers) , Chillers, HVAC, electrical, Dehumidification, pumps and steam heat
  • Experience using computerized control systems.
  • Must be proficient in written and oral English

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:

  • Must be able to work in controlled environments requiring special gowning. Will be required to follow gowning requirements and wear protective clothing over the head, face, hands, feet and body.
  • No make-up, jewelry, contact lenses, nail polish or artificial fingernails may be worn in the manufacturing environment.
  • Will work in a cold, wet, hot and humid environments both inside and outside of facility
  • Will be working in loud areas that requires hearing protection and other protective equipment to be worn.
  • Will work around chemicals including but not limited to: refrigerants, oils, alcohol, acid that may require respiratory protection.
  • Must be able to work multiple shifts, including weekends.
  • Must be able to work overtime as required.
  • May work in a confined area.
  • Some Clean Room and cool/hot storage conditions
  • Must be able to lift, push, pull and carry up to 50 lbs.
  • Can climb ladders and move about in close quarters, facility non-manufacturing support.
  • In general, the position requires a combination of sedentary work and walking around observing conditions in the facility.

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.

This posting excludes Colorado applicants.

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 - Los Angeles

U.S. Hourly Wage Range:

The 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.

Locations

USA - CA - Los Angeles

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt

No

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