Maintenance Technician Rotating Night Shift

Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission to serve patients living with serious illnesses drives all that we do.

Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas—Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease—we reach millions of patients each year. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity‑related conditions. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller, happier lives.

Our award‑winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science‑based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

In this role you will support maintenance and repair activities for production equipment at the Amgen Rhode Island (ARI) manufacturing site. You will work as part of a maintenance team to ensure equipment reliability and support manufacturing operations.

You will be expected to work a 12‑hour shift (7PM‑7AM) on a rotating schedule. This includes extra benefits such as an added 15% shift differential and premium pay for any Sundays worked. The schedule during the initial on‑boarding phase for this role (2–6 weeks) will be administrative (Monday through Friday, approximately 8AM to 5PM).

• Perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair activities on equipment and systems used in Manufacturing, the Process Development Laboratory, the Quality Analytical Laboratory, or other ARI site areas.
• Support preventative maintenance and corrective maintenance tasks following established procedures and safety standards.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in accordance with site procedures and compliance requirements.
• Assist in diagnosing equipment issues and escalating complex problems when needed.
• Accurately complete work order documentation in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Communicate maintenance activities, equipment status, and issues with operators and team members.
• Contribute to maintaining a productive and efficient work environment.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in training and development to expand technical skills and improve team performance.
• Provide support as required, which may include nights, weekends, holidays, or overtime.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The dedicated professional we seek is a motivated team player with the following qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED and 1 year of utility operations or maintenance work or military experience, OR
• Associate degree

• 3+ years of combined education, training, or experience in mechanical maintenance with exposure to sanitary processing equipment and systems.
• Basic knowledge of pneumatic, mechanical, and hydraulic systems.
• Experience working in a regulated environment such as cGMP manufacturing.
• Familiarity with executing and documenting maintenance work orders in a CMMS (e.g., Maximo).
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs and equipment documentation.
• Ability to perform maintenance tasks with guidance from senior technicians or supervisors.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed.

As we develop treatments that care for others, we also care for your professional and personal growth and well‑being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we support your journey every step of the way.

The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors…