Maintenance Technician, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Apprenticeship, Coppell Texas

Maintenance Technician, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Apprenticeship, Coppell Texas

Onsite Location: Coppell, Texas

This is a 2-year full-time, DOL-registered Apprentice Program, starting November 25th, 2024.

Applications Open: August 5, 2024

Application Close: September 15, 2024

About the Programme

AstraZeneca offers a unique full-time opportunity that combines training with hands-on, paid practical experience.  As an apprentice, you will not only receive a competitive salary but also work towards achieving a nationally accredited vocational qualification that can be carried with you wherever your career takes you. 

Throughout the program, you will work alongside expert managers and mentors to gain in-depth experience and tackle real tasks. This means being part of our journey to provide life-changing medicine to patients all over the world.

Benefits for AZ Apprentices

• Learn and earn while working towards achieving a nationally accredited vocational qualification
• A competitive base salary and potential annual bonus
• Healthcare coverage, well-being programs, and contribution to retirement savings plan (401k)
• Paid vacation time and floating holidays
• An employee recognition program, which highlights and rewards exceptional work
• Comprehensive development resources and programs

What You Will Do

Through the apprenticeship, you will receive training in the maintenance of technical infrastructure and process validation and improvement. Within our Operations business area, the Manufacturing function is responsible for producing our medicines, everything from receipt of materials, through processing, and packaging.

As a Maintenance Technician, you may carry out duties such as:

• Supporting the installation, maintenance, and repair of equipment.
• Performing cleaning and lean manufacturing activities in line with Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)
• Documenting maintenance work orders in our Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

 Minimum Requirements

• 0 years of related work experience required
• Must have earned a high school diploma or equivalency diploma by start date
• Must be willing to take 30-min, multiple-choice, online assessment
• The ability to stand for prolonged periods as this is an "on the floor" role that requires cleanroom gowning and physically lifting as much 50Lbs at times
• Must be able to commute daily to the AstraZeneca facility

Preferred Requirements

• Proficiency in English
• High school science (Physics, Chemistry, Life Sciences

Here, you will learn while making meaningful contributions, because regardless of role or level, we all have an important part to play in making a positive difference. Join us and take your first step toward a successful career in manufacturing!

Application and Interview Processes

Please note that applicants must submit:

• Resume of current or previous work history
• Proof of completion from an accredited high school (diploma/GED),
• May consider proof of enrollment (written documentation from the school administrator) if you will graduate by the start date.

As this is a nationally registered apprenticeship, you will receive a Department of Labor Voluntary Disability Disclosure Form after you submit your application.

All applicants are required to complete a 30-minute, multiple-choice online assessment. You will receive the assessment within 2 weeks of applying, and you will have 5 days to complete it. If selected, our virtual panel interviews are tentatively scheduled during the week of October 21, 2024.

About our Coppell, TX Site

Coppell is one of eight AZ US manufacturing sites. Situated just 20 miles northwest of Dallas, our site includes manufacturing, laboratory, warehousing, utilities, and administrative space. The site is dedicated to the global production and supply of Lokelma, a cardio-renal medicine that reaches patients worldwide.  The Coppell site offers convenient amenities including an on-site café, food delivery service, and a fitness center.

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