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Job Description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician I
Location: Social Circle, GA

About the role:

As a Maintenance Technician I, you will maintain and troubleshoot process and electrical equipment that supports 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 WFI, RO, vessels, and components such as pumps, fans, valves. You will report to a Maintenance Specialist - IG Operations at our Social Circle, GA location.

How you will contribute:

·       Inspect, repair and maintain facility structures and equipment as directed by immediate supervisor and as assigned through work orders.

·       Support the manufacturing floor by helping set up CIPs, COPs and equipment LOTOs. Also 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: valves, pumps, gearboxes, variable frequency drives, utility skids, cleaning equipment, support equipment (lifts, hoists, doors, and carts)

·       All work must be completed observing cGMPs, SOPs, job plans, and company policies.

·       Develop related SOPs or job plans/work plans for work related areas and 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. Also ensure that operational log and work order documentation is completed with accurate information.

·       Provide support of startup 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 (aligning, balancing, thermography, oil analysis, ultrasound, or vibration monitoring).

·       Provide support on startup of equipment after completion of maintenance activities and 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; attend required training and meetings.

·       Other tasks may be assigned.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• Typically requires high school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of experience.
• Prefer a Trade School Certificate, Demonstrated mechanical experience, electrical background (up to 480VAC)

Key Skills, Abilities and Competencies:

·       Ability to work with peers/team, and seek outside resources.

·       Ability to understand schematics and job blueprints.

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

·       Manufacturing equipment vessels, mixers, valves, and pumps.

·       A basic understanding of control system to help troubleshoot and to understand the concepts of Total Productive Maintenance and Operator Care

Important Considerations

At Takeda, our patients rely on us to create quality products and we aim to create a safe environment for our team members. As a result, we must follow strict rules in our manufacturing facilities to ensure we are not endangering the quality of the product or putting anyone at the site in harm's way. You may:

. Work in cold, wet environment

·       May experience sunlight and heat, dust, gasses, and fumes.

·       May be around moving equipment and machinery.

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

·       May work in areas requiring hearing protection and other protective equipment (PPE). 

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

·       Can work 12-hour shifts, either day or nights.

·       May work or be assigned to a different shift.

·       We ask that you be available for weekend and holiday work.

·       Overtime may be required.

·       May kneel, stand, and walk to inspect described maintenance activities.

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 to 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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