Maintenance Technicians (Multiple Openings)

Simtra BioPharma Solutions (Simtra) is a world-class Contract Development Manufacturing Organization, partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to bring their sterile injectable products to market. With facilities in Bloomington, Indiana, US and Halle/Westfalen, Germany, we offer a wide range of delivery systems including pre-filled syringes, liquid/lyophilized vials, diluents for reconstitution, powder-filled vials and sterile crystallization.  

Our product types include biologics and small molecules, cytotoxics, highly potent compounds, diluents for reconstitution and vaccines – which are all directly injected into patients worldwide.  As such, there is a strong emphasis on quality and continuous improvement at Simtra.  We hold ourselves to the highest quality and regulatory standards.

While our primary focus is cGMP manufacturing, we offer many support services including formulation and development, lyophilization optimization, global regulatory support and secondary packaging.  Our teams are driven to help clients scale, innovate and bring life-changing medicines to patients worldwide.

 

Why join Team Simtra? Because we:

Make it HAPPEN – We bring a growth mindset to every opportunity, developing new skillsets and exceeding our expectations and those of our customers.

Make it TOGETHER – We work as one, respecting each voice and tapping into our unique strengths across teams—so we can solve problems in new ways.

Make it RIGHT – We hold ourselves to a high standard of excellence, fulfilling our commitments to the customer, their patients, and our team members.

Make it COUNT – We take pride in our day-to-day work, knowing the impact we make – taking on challenges big and small to improve patient health.

 

 

This role:

The Maintenance Technician (production, utilities, facilities) works as a key member of a high-performance team responsible for supporting daily manufacturing, utilities, and inspection & packaging operations in a pharmaceutical production environment. This position is 100% onsite at the Bloomington, Indiana facilities.

 

The responsibilities:

• Routine and non-routine checks and electrical/mechanical repair of production, utilities, and packaging & inspection equipment failures
• Troubleshoot and preventive maintenance
• Identify and implement continuous improvement projects
• Develop, monitor, and perform preventative maintenance procedures
• Review and track equipment component failures and help make recommendations for increased long-term reliability
• Maintain appropriate equipment documentation and change control according to internal procedures
• Participate in spare part analysis and inventory development
• Installation and startup of new equipment

 

Desirable qualifications:

• Must have a high school diploma or GED (Technical Associates degree preferred)
• 2-5 years industrial maintenance experience (or equivalent) in a multi craft environment - MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
• 5-8 years industrial maintenance experience (or equivalent) in a multi craft environment - SR. MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
• 8+ years industrial maintenance experience (or equivalent) in a multi craft environment and leadership/supervisory experience - LEAD MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
• Preferred experience in aseptic manufacturing environment
• Preferred HVAC/welding certification
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook and the ability to use enterprise software (examples include: JDE, BPLM, Pilgrim, Trackwise, etc.)

 

Shift Schedule:

• Weekday (M-Th) - 1st shift - 6am to 4:30pm
• Weekday (M-Th) - 2nd shift - 2pm to 12:30am
• Weekday (M-Th) - 3rd shift - 10pm to 8:30am
• Weekend (Fri - Sun) AM  -  7am to 7:30pm
• Weekend (Fri - Sun) PM  -  7pm to 7:30am 

 

Physical / Safety Requirements:

• Must be able to lift, push/pull, and carry up to 50 pounds
• May be required to stand for over 4 hours per day
• Must be able to lift 20 pounds overhead
• Must be able to wear personal protective as required
• Duties may require overtime work, including nights and weekends
• Use of hands and fingers to manipulate office equipment and hand tools is required
• Must be able to gown qualify for Grade A/B areas, as needed

 

Authorization to Work Requirements:

• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. Simtra does not an