Maintenance Technician Senior

Actalent is hiring for a Maintenance Technician in the Thousand Oaks area!



Job Description

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…