Maintenance Technician I
Amgen
Summary
In this vital role you will be responsible for performing installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, testing, and documentation/logs of a wide variety of office utility and facility equipment used in manufacturing, utility plants, analytical labs, and office areas of a Fill Finish Drug Product Plant in our Headquarters in Thousand Oaks, CA. Must be willing to work any shift including nights and weekends.
Job description
- Perform installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, testing, and documentation/logs of process and utility equipment.
- Carry out operations, maintenance, and repair activities on utility equipment and systems that provide support for Manufacturing, Lab, and various building operations.
- Specific plant systems include steam, chilled water, compressed air, and heating hot water.
- Specific Manufacturing and Lab utility systems include clean steam, water for injection (WFI), process cooling water, process air, process gases, HVAC systems, walk-in cold rooms and freezers.
- Perform routine inspections, testing, preventive maintenance, basic equipment repairs, and similar tasks with appropriate guidance and in accordance with procedures.
- Complete quality and safety documentation and finish work in a safe, compliant, and timely manner according to planning and predefined schedules, minimizing impact to production while complying with GMPs, SOPs, and Amgen policies and regulations.
- Work efficiently and productively to maximize the number of activities completed, with a focus on maintenance excellence.
- Ensure that work is communicated appropriately to key stakeholders.
- Ensure accurate completion of work order documentation within computerized systems.
- Review maintenance reports, forms, plans, and records.
- Identify waste, workflow interrupters, and other opportunities for improvement; communicate observations to the appropriate team members.
- Identify opportunities to learn new skills and actively participate in development to improve overall team performance.
- Provide facility and manufacturing support as needed this may include working outside of normal hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Support the maintenance, operation, and repair of all systems, subsystems, and equipment within the Amgen Fill / Finish facility.
- Support engineering and operations during installation, testing, operation, and maintenance activities for Fill Finish manufacturing and support equipment.
Requirements
- Associate's degree OR High school/GED + 1 year of utility operations, military experience, maintenance experience
- Willingness to work any shift including nights and weekends
- Basic knowledge of pneumatic, mechanical, hydraulic, or refrigeration systems
- Willingness to learn manufacturing, laboratory, and utility equipment such as lyophilizers, autoclaves, fill machines, and cold rooms, HVAC, Water Systems, etc.
- Ability to perform general labor duties as needed and may be asked to work in various physical locations
- Knowledge and experience within a cGMP or other highly regulated environment
- Ability to learn and accurately document maintenance work orders in a computerized maintenance management system
- Ability to learn how to read and interpret technical documents such as equipment manuals, drawings, and P&IDs
- Ability to follow direction, ask questions when needed, and complete assigned tasks safely and accurately
- Ability to effectively communicate issues and status of tasks in a timely manner both orally and written
- Ability to interact constructively with peers/teams
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Retirement and savings plan
- Flexible spending accounts
- Annual bonus program
- Stock-based long-term incentives
- Paid time off
Company overview
Amgen Inc. is a leading American multinational biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Thousand Oaks, California, founded in 1980. As one of the world's largest independent biotechnology companies, Amgen specializes in discovering, developing, manufacturing, and delivering innovative human therapeutics. The company focuses on six key therapeutic areas: inflammation, oncology/hematology, bone health, cardiovascular disease, nephrology, and neuroscience. Amgen's portfolio includes blockbuster drugs such as Enbrel for autoimmune diseases, Prolia and XGEVA for osteoporosis, Repatha for cholesterol management, Otezla for psoriasis, and Neulasta for chemotherapy-induced neutropenia. With approximately 28,000 employees worldwide, Amgen operates as a component of both the Dow Jones Industrial Average and Nasdaq-100 indices. The company maintains a robust research and development pipeline with numerous clinical programs across various stages, leveraging cutting-edge biotechnology and human genetic data to address some of the world's most challenging diseases. Amgen's manufacturing capabilities span multiple global locations, and it distributes products through pharmaceutical wholesale distributors and direct-to-consumer channels.