Maintenance Technician Senior

Actalent Is Hiring For A Maintenance Technician In The Thousand Oaks Area!

The Maintenance Technician plays a critical role in ensuring reliable operation of production, utility, and process equipment within a fill-finish pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. This position focuses on installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, testing, and documentation of mechanical, electrical, and HVAC systems that support safe, compliant, and efficient operations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair a wide range of production mechanical equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Support the maintenance, operation, and repair of all systems, subsystems, and equipment throughout the facility.
• Provide technical support to engineering and operations teams in the design, installation, testing, operation, and maintenance of fill-finish manufacturing and support equipment.
• Ensure all assigned equipment and associated subsystems are maintained in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, as well as internal procedures and policies.
• Maintain assigned equipment and areas in a constant state of inspection readiness.
• Identify training gaps and provide recommendations, guidance, and hands-on training where appropriate.
• Continuously evaluate and improve maintenance practices, procedures, and documentation to enhance reliability and compliance.
• Perform troubleshooting and repair of electrical, pneumatic, mechanical, and HVAC equipment.
• Complete preventive maintenance activities and all associated paperwork following cGMP documentation guidelines.
• Coordinate external contractors for repairs, modifications, and installations of equipment and systems.
• Work directly with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality organizations on new system installations, upgrades, or modifications.
• Attend all required cGMP and safety training sessions and apply learned practices in daily work.
• Maintain all assigned qualifications and certifications as required for the role.
• Create, read, interpret, and revise engineering documents, including technical drawings and specifications.
• Prepare clear and accurate technical reports and maintenance documentation.
• Partner with internal customers and serve as a reliable technical resource for equipment and maintenance-related issues.
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance equipment performance, reliability, and maintainability.
• Use Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) to manage work orders, record maintenance activities, and maintain accurate equipment history.
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs), read and understand P&IDs, and use basic computer skills to support daily tasks.
• Work safely with hazardous chemicals, high and low temperature liquids, high-pressure liquids and gases, steam, varying electrical voltages, and moving machinery.
• Multi-task effectively and adjust to overtime or temporary shift changes based on operational needs.
• Perform physical tasks such as lifting up to 50 pounds, climbing ladders, and working at elevations up to 15 feet as required by maintenance activities.

Essential Skills

• Thorough working knowledge of pharmaceutical filling, freeze-drying, and packaging equipment operation and maintenance.
• Strong working knowledge of pumps, valves, mechanical seals, motors, and proper lubrication practices.
• Full working knowledge of cGMP requirements and predictive maintenance philosophy and techniques.
• Ability to create, read, interpret, and revise engineering documents and technical drawings.
• Strong writing skills for preparing technical reports, maintenance records, and documentation.
• Ability to partner with internal customers and serve as a technical resource for equipment and maintenance issues.
• Ability to identify and implement process improvements that enhance equipment reliability and performance.
• Ability to work safely with hazardous chemicals, extreme temperature liquids, high-pressure liquids and gases, steam, varying electrical voltages, and moving machinery.
• Ability to read and understand P&IDs and work effectively from SOPs.
• Basic computer skills for documentation, communication, and use of maintenance-related software.
• Knowledge of and ability to use Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Detail-oriented and organized with strong record-keeping and documentation practices.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work with minimal or no supervision.
• Capability to multi-task and adapt to overtime or temporary modifications to shift…