Maintenance Mechanic Specialist – Refrigeration -Night Shifts

Takeda

31d • $28 - $43 • Onsite

About The Position

Under limited supervision, perform maintenance, preventive maintenance, repairs, overhauls, trouble shooting and upkeep of the LA Plant & Van Nuys sites. Including but not limited to Manufacturing and Facilities equipment with the emphasis on Refrigeration equipment low and medium temp, Chillers (screw, centrifugal, reciprocating), HVAC systems, Dehumidifiers, and BAS (building automation systems). Positional responsibilities include gas welding, operating diagnostic equipment and instrumentation, use of technical measuring devises, read and interpret electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic control systems schematics / blueprints. This is a regular night shift, Monday through Friday, with working hours from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 6+ years of experience or AA or higher with 4+ years related work experience.
• Journeyman skilled craft training/apprenticeship certificate or commensurate combination of technical education and experience
• US EPA Universal certificate required
• Proven successful interpersonal and customer service skills required. Must be able to communicate effectively with internal customers.
• US EPA Universal certificate required
• Knowledge of refrigeration systems, Environmental Chambers(Walking Freezers) , Chillers, HVAC, electrical, Dehumidification, pumps and steam heat
• Basic computer skills such as e-mail and internet are required.
• Must be proficient in written and oral English
• Must be able to lift, push, pull and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to climb ladders and move about in close quarters, facility non-manufacturing support.
• Must be able to work in controlled environments requiring special gowning.
• Will be required to follow gowning requirements and wear protective clothing over the head, face, hands, feet and body.
• No make-up, jewelry, contact lenses, nail polish or artificial fingernails may be worn in the manufacturing environment.
• Will work in a cold, wet, hot and humid environments both inside and outside of facility
• Will be working in loud areas that requires hearing protection and other protective equipment to be worn.
• Will work around chemicals including but not limited to: refrigerants, oils, alcohol, acid that may require respiratory protection.
• Must be able to work multiple shifts, including weekends.
• Must be able to work overtime as required.
• May be required to work in a confined area.
• Some Clean Room and cool/hot storage conditions

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of 5 years maintenance or projects experience journeyman level in pharmaceuticals or commercial industrial refrigeration manufacturing environment is desired
• Experience with using computerized control systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs breakdown and preventive maintenance of critical plant equipment on a regular basis to include, but not limited to, process chillers, HVAC systems, air handlers, central chillers, pumps, industrial control systems as responsibilities assigned to Refrigeration in both cGMP and non-cGMP areas
• Responsible for repairing refrigeration systems, low, medium and normal temperature, cold storage equipment, building automation system components, mechanical and electrical equipment as assigned
• Must be familiar with plant and divisional SOP’s as related to positional and department responsibilities.
• Maintain refrigerant records in compliance with US EPA and SCAQMD mandated refrigeration record keeping
• Will provide troubleshooting, diagnostic, and repair of refrigeration systems and equipment components related to positional responsibilities which include but not limited to: HVAC, Chillers, electrical controls, compressors, pumps, piping, plumbing, blowers, dehumidifiers and facility equipment.
• Perform disposal of hazardous waste
• Respond to urgent and emergency work orders for the Refrigeration department as needed.
• Responsible for closing assigned work orders in JDE System.
• Responsible for the completion of Change Control documentation (PRs) if required by the assigned work order.
• Shall be trained and qualified on designated facility SOPs governing the operation of critical systems, Refrigeration, HVAC, Electrical, utilities and local GMP practices.
• Requires familiarity with generally accepted building, plumbing, piping, electrical, and fire protection practices and codes.
• Ensure compliance with NFPA, NEC, UBS, UMC and UPC in compliance with L.A. City, CA state and federal EPA regulation and laws.
• Must follow safety rules and responsible system repairs, upkeep, maintenance and operations managed within regulating agencies to include, but not limited to, L.A. City Building & Safety, SCAQMD, L.A. City Bureau of Sanitation, CAL OSHA and OSHA.
• Attends required training and meetings.
• Keeps designated area 5S'd. (Safety, Sort, Shine, Standardize, Sustain

Benefits

• U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others.
• U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees