Process Maintenance Technician – 1st Shift (4x10)

Job Description

Shift: Rotating first shift, 7 AM - 5:30 PM with shift differential. Flexibility for varied shifts as needed.

Join Agilent’s mission to advance therapeutic development in our state-of-the-art GMP manufacturing facility in Frederick, CO. As a Process Maintenance Technician, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of production equipment used to manufacture oligonucleotide-based therapeutics. This role offers hands-on work with high-impact technologies in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform installation, preventive/corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of manufacturing, utility, and laboratory equipment.

• Support system reliability and optimization in collaboration with engineering and cross-functional teams.

• Ensure compliance with GMP requirements through accurate documentation of maintenance activities, deviations, change controls, and CAPAs.

• Operate and maintain industrial control systems (e.g., PLCs, SCADA, BAS) to ensure consistent performance and uptime.

• Read and interpret technical documentation, including P&IDs, control drawings, schematics, and equipment manuals.

• Maintain records in computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and communicate status updates clearly and professionally.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and hands-on experience.

• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing maintenance or technical support.

• Proficiency in troubleshooting fluid handling and thermal systems (pumps, agitators, valves, piping).

• Basic knowledge of electrical systems and mechanical troubleshooting.

• Familiarity with GMP, GDP, OSHA, lock-out/tag-out, and other safety protocols.

• Strong technical literacy in reading schematics, control diagrams, and maintenance documentation.

Preferred:

• Certifications or licenses in technical trades.

• Experience leading maintenance tasks or improvement initiatives.

• Background in implementing tools to enhance production reliability or efficiency.

Work Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift/move up to 100 lbs and perform physical tasks such as climbing, kneeling, and crawling.

• Exposure to chemical fumes, high-voltage systems, mechanical parts, and varying noise levels.

• Requires use of PPE and adherence to strict safety and cleanliness protocols in a regulated environment.

Additional Details

This job has a full time weekly schedule. Applications for this job will be accepted until at least June 11, 2025 or until the job is no longer posted.

The full-time equivalent pay range for this position is $30.08 - $47.00/hr plus eligibility for bonus, stock and benefits. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locations

Agilent Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We value diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, religion or religious creed, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, local law, ordinance, or regulation and will not be discriminated against on these bases. Agilent Technologies, Inc., is committed to diversity in the workplace and strives to support candidates with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance with any part of the application or interview process or have questions about workplace accessibility, please email job_posting@agilent.com or contact +1-262-754-5030. For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please visit www.agilent.com/en/accessibility.

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