Maintenance Mechanic

Equipment Maintenance Technician - GMP

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.

The Boston-area facility is Catalent’s global Center of Excellence for spray dry dispersion and Dry Powder Inhaler (DPI) capsule manufacture and packaging. The site features inhaled powder spray drying, as well as multiple commercial-scale lines for capsule filling and blister packaging. On-site spray dryers include best-in-class GEA Niro SD1, SD4 and SD7, the latter being the largest CGMP unit of its kind for DPI in North America.

Catalent Pharma Solutions is hiring a Maintenance Technician provides maintenance and technical support for service and repair of production and ancillary equipment at the Chelsea MA facility.  Support spray drying and downstream operations by providing quality, compliant and timely equipment service to prevent excessive down-time and ensure optimum equipment operation. The Maintenance Technician also provides technical assistance to operators.

This is a full-time hourly position. The second shift core hours can be Sunday – Thursday 2:00PM – 10:30PM OR Tuesday – Saturday 2:00PM – 10:00PM

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

• Provide support for validation, calibration, and preventative maintenance of all GMP equipment and systems;
• Diagnose and repair of all electronic, pneumatic and control system problems on GMP equipment;
• Diagnose, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on manufacturing/packaging equipment;
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks on GMP and non-GMP equipment;
• Execute equipment-related work orders in support of Operations;
• Manage and order equipment spare parts inventory;
• Troubleshoot problems during equipment set-up/change-over;
• Assist in design and implementation of engineering controls;
• Assist process engineers as needed;
• All other duties as assigned

The Candidate

• Vocational/trade school degree in a relevant field or equivalent knowledge and experience is required;
• A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience required, preferably in cGMP biopharmaceutical;  pharmaceutical, medical device, food, or other FDA regulated industry;
• Individual may be required to sit, stand, walk regularly and occasionally lift 0-15 pounds;

Why you should join Catalent:

• Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process 
• Diverse, inclusive culture 
• Positive working environment focusing on continually improving processes to remain innovative
• Potential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives 
• 152 Hours + 8 paid holidays
• Several Employee Resource Groups focusing on D&I
• Dynamic, fast-paced work environment
• Community engagement and green initiatives 
• Generous 401K match 
• Company match on donations to organizations
• Medical, dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment 
• Tuition Reimbursement – Let us help you finish your degree or start a new degree!
• WellHub program to promote overall physical wellness 
• Perkspot - offers exclusive or private discounts from approximately 900+ merchants in a wide array of categories

Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career!  Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early developmen