Sr. Maintenance Technician (Days)

Sr. Maintenance Technician

Position Summary

Catalent, Inc. is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) whose mission is to develop, manufacture, and supply products that help people live better and healthier lives. Catalent is dedicated to delivering unparalleled service to pharma, biotech, and consumer health customers, supporting product development, launch, and full life-cycle supply. With time-tested experience in development sciences, delivery technologies, and multi-modality manufacturing, Catalent supports the acceleration of development programs and the launch of more than a hundred new products every year. Powered by thousands of scientists and technicians and the latest technology platforms at more than 40 global sites, Catalent supplies billions of doses of life-enhancing and life-saving treatments for patients annually.

St. Petersburg is our primary softgel development and manufacturing facility in North America with a capacity of 18 billion capsules per year. The featured RP Scherer softgel technology is a proven oral drug delivery solution to enhance bioavailability of poorly soluble Rx and OTC drug candidates.  Non-gelatin based OptiShell® and Vegicaps® capsules expand the range of molecules into softgel, ideal for challenging fill formulation. Within the Catalent network, we offer a broad range of integrated formulation.

The Sr. Maintenance Technician duties involve coordinating, planning, organizing, and managing the engineering and maintenance activities within the Business Unit group to ensure projects and routine tasks are on schedule and meeting expectations. The Sr. Maintenance Technician also analyzes and evaluates production problems and processes to develop methods and equipment to improve plant operating efficiencies.

Rotating 12-hour day shifts: 7am-7pm

Catalent is committed to a Patient First culture through excellence in quality and compliance, and to the safety of every patient, consumer and Catalent employee. 

The Role

• Responsible for more complex and time critical mechanical / electrical equipment rebuilds, repairs and upgrades, manage and escort contractors/vendors.                                         

• Gain and maintain full operational knowledge of all equipment within STP Engineering, quality, and operations and likely to act as an informal resource and trainer for colleagues with less experience.

• Recognize and execute reporting criteria and escalation procedures, ensure information is communicated throughout organization in a timely manner, via, radio, teams, phone, or email.

• Skilled and capable of completing repairs utilizing various skill sets: Welding, Electrical Wiring, Teflon Coating with direct supervision.

• Track, organize, and execute appropriate PM/CAL/CM (Blue Mountain) within assigned timeline with no supervision.

• Has developed proficiency in a range of processes or procedures through job-related training and considerable on-the-job experience.

• Utilizes mechanical and/or electrical skills to perform preventative maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and repairs to production and plant facility equipment autonomously

• Perform other duties as assigned.

The Candidate

• High School diploma and 6+ years of relevant experience or technical or vocational training (or) Associate’s degree with 4+ years of relevant experience required.

• Technical Certificate or higher preferred.

• Possesses advanced electrical and/or mechanical skills and education.

• Ability to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.

• Individual may be required to sit, stand, walk regularly and occasionally lift to 50 pounds; no lifting greater than 40.09 pounds without assistance.

• Be accessible to manufacturing floor and office staff and use required office equipment.

•  Specific vision requirements include reading of written documents and use of computer monitor screen.

Why You Should Join Catalent

• Tuition Reimbursement – Let us help you finish your degree or earn a new one!

• WellHub program to promote overall physical wellness.

• 152 hours of PTO + 8 paid holidays.

• Medical, dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment.

• Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process.

• Diverse, inclusive culture. Several Employee Resource Groups focusing on D&I. Community engagement and green initiatives.