Maintenance Technician I

Why Patients Need You

Whether you are involved in the design and development of manufacturing processes for products or supporting maintenance and reliability, engineering is vital to making sure customers and patients have the medicines they need, when they need them. Working with our innovative engineering team, you will help bring medicines to the world even faster by imagining what is possible and taking action.

What You Will Achieve

Working with Pfizer’s dynamic engineering team, you will play a critical part in supporting maintenance and reliability engineering activities at Pfizer, focusing the redesign, maintenance, and repair of utilities systems, buildings, and production/non-production equipment for the QC Laboratories, North Creek Manufacturing Facility, and GMP Warehouse.

As a Maintenance Technician I, you are recognized as a versatile team member with a broad range of practical skills and ability to solve problems in a timely and efficient manner. You will advance your career by specializing in one or more trades (e.g., industrial maintenance), pursuing certifications, gaining experience in more complex tasks, and developing your leadership skills.

How You Will Achieve It

• Perform minor preventive maintenance and make repairs to facilities, utilities, and equipment associated with production, warehouse, and laboratories.

• Complete work under supervision by more experienced team members with increasing independence as experience, training, and job specific aptitude are gained.

• Interact with other departments to schedule activities around the production schedules of the Manufacturing, Materials Management, and Quality Control departments.

• Schedule self-performed work assigned at the beginning of the month and due by the end of the month. Escalate scheduling conflicts to the Maintenance Lead Technician.

• Follow general instructions on routine work and detailed instructions of new work and perform basic troubleshooting as it related to assigned job duties.

• Use hand tools, power tools, and delicate testing equipment in performance of duties.

• Complete non-routine repair work orders for regulated and unregulated systems. Effectively document work performed following required documentation practices.

• Enter all equipment events into CMMS and complete all required equipment forms. Assist in compiling and closeout documentation for corrective and preventive maintenance work orders.

• Escort and supervise contractors through facility for routine inspections or repairs, ensuring the completion of activities per procedure or agreements.

• Identify and order spare or replacement parts for equipment utilizing inventory management systems.

• Assist with the moving and installation of major laboratory equipment when needed.

• Recommend facility improvements to meet OSHA safety, ISPE, or FDA guidelines.

• Attend training seminars and courses as required.

• Learn and adhere to Pfizer’s standards, guidelines, and values.

• Develop skills in team effectiveness and communication, contributing to team goals.

• Manage personal time and professional development, being accountable for results.

• Execute routine tasks by following prescribed steps within agreed timeframes.

• Identify and address issues in routine processes.

• Gain in-depth knowledge of work processes and business within your area.

• Solve routine problems using skills and knowledge, seeking help when needed.

• Complete assignments under close supervision, adhering to guidelines and procedures.

• Ensure work is reviewed for accuracy, quality, and adherence to standards.

• Hold oneself accountable for maintaining high standards and values.

• Perform preventative maintenance and repair of production and facility equipment, interpreting diagrams and schematics.

• Lead equipment modifications, review overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) data, and implement process improvements to enhance quality, safety, and cost efficiency.

Growth Initiatives:

• Operate, monitor, and maintain GMP utilities as follows: clean steam, water for injection (WFI), purified water (PW), process cooling water, process gases (carbon dioxide, clean compressed air, nitrogen, oxygen), cryogenic liquids, process waste, and high potency waste.

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