Tech 1, Maintenance

Position Overview

The Technician 1, Maintenance is responsible for assisting installation, maintenance, and repair of process related systems/equipment. Ensure these systems meet the stringent requirements of pharmaceutical manufacturing. Also responsible for conducting regular inspections and preventive maintenance on process related equipment to ensure equipment is operating efficiently with minimal downtime.

Company Overview

Follow Your Genki to North America's largest, state-of-the-art Life Science Manufacturing Facility & CDMO

The work we do at FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies has never been more important—and we are looking for talented candidates to join us. We are growing our locations, our capabilities, and our teams, and looking for passionate, mission-driven people like you who want to make a real difference in people’s lives. Join FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies and help manufacture the next vaccine, cure, or gene therapy in partnership with some of the most innovative biopharma companies across the globe. We are proud to cultivate a culture that will fuel your passion, energy and drive - what we call Genki.

 

Join us

We are growing our locations and are investing more than $2 billion into establishing a new large-scale manufacturing site for biopharmaceuticals in the United States to accelerate the growth of our Bio CDMO (Contract and Development Manufacturing Organization) business. This will be the largest end-to-end cell culture CDMO provider in North America.

 

The new site will offer end-to-end solutions to our customers looking to manufacture biopharmaceuticals in the US. In addition to drug substance manufacture, it will also provide automated fill-finish and assembly, packaging, and labeling services. The new state-of-the-art facility is located in Holly Springs, North Carolina, United States.

 

Job Description

What You’ll Do

• Performs preventative maintenance and repairs on process equipment, such as bioreactors, centrifuges, ultrafiltration skids, parts washers, autoclaves, isolators, and fillers
• Assists senior technicians in troubleshooting and repairing equipment malfunctions
• Maintains accurate maintenance records and documentation
• Follows standard operating procedures (SOPs) and protocols to ensure compliance with safety and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) quality standards
• Adheres to all safety requirements and follows safe work practices
• Notifies management or Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) when unsafe conditions or hazards are found
• Attends all required safety and health training
• Supports site operations and emergency work orders during off-hours, as needed
• Assists with spare parts assessments, as required
• Other duties, as assigned

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of mechanical systems
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Effective communication, both written and oral
• Knowledge of GMP requirements and programmable logic controllers (PLC) and other process control systems
• Strong problem-solving and time management skills
• Willingness to learn new skills and processes
• Detail-oriented

Required Skills

• High School Diploma/GED
• 2 years of maintenance experience in a pharmaceutical or similar manufacturing setting

Preferred Skills

• Associate degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering, or a related field
• 3+ years of maintenance experience in a pharmaceutical or similar manufacturing environment

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

 

Will work in environment which may necessitate respiratory protection No X YesMay work in Mechanical/Production spaces that may require hearing protection and enrollment in a hearing conservation program. No X Yes Will work in environment operating a motor vehicle or Powered Industrial Truck. X No Yes Ability to discern audible cues. No X YesAbility to inspect or perform a task with 20/20 corrected vision, visual acuity, including distinguishing color. No X Yes

Ability to ascend or descend ladders, scaffolding, ramps, etc. No X YesAbility to stand for prolonged periods of time. No X Yes 60 minutes Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time. No X Yes 60 minutes Ability to conduct activities using repetitive motions that include writs, hands and/or fingers. No X YesAbility to operate machinery and/or power tools. No X YesAbility to conduct work that includes moving objects up to X pounds. No X Yes If yes, 10 lbs. X 50 lbs.Ability to bend, push or pull, reach to retrieve materials from 18” to 60” in height, and use twisting motions.