Sr. Process Maintenance Technician

Catalent Pharma Solutions • Manassas, VA

71d

About The Position

Catalent, Inc. is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) whose mission is to develop, manufacture, and supply products that help people live better and healthier lives. Catalent is dedicated to delivering unparalleled service to pharma, biotech, and consumer health customers, supporting product development, launch, and full life-cycle supply. With time-tested experience in development sciences, delivery technologies, and multi-modality manufacturing, Catalent supports the acceleration of development programs and the launch of more than a hundred new products every year. Powered by thousands of scientists and technicians and the latest technology platforms at more than 40 global sites, Catalent supplies billions of doses of life-enhancing and life-saving treatments for patients annually. Our Manassas, Virginia site is a part of the Consumer Health division and provides expanded capabilities in soft chews and lozenges. With extensive development and manufacturing expertise and a wide range of flavors, ingredients, and colors available, we can work with complex formulations to help create engaging new products consumers will love. The Senior Process Maintenance Technician will have in-depth knowledge of hydraulics, belt systems, motors, and other industrial machine mechanisms essential for job procedures. In this position, you should also be able to make decisions, troubleshoot, and perform repairs with little to no supervision. The Senior Process Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing emergency and routine maintenance on all manufacturing equipment, including equipment changeovers, and assisting production personnel as necessary to minimize downtime. Millworks are responsible for the installation and repair of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems and ensuring that equipment is maintained in top working condition through troubleshooting, repair, and preventative maintenance. This includes diagnosing and repairing faulty electrical components of machines such as motors, AC/DC drives, and sensors as well as Automation controls, such as PLC IO. This position is 100% based on-site in Manassas, VA on third shift.

Requirements

• Associate degree with 3+ years of relevant experience or High School Diploma/GED and 5+ years of relevant experience or technical/vocational training required.
• 5+ years of experience as a Maintenance Technician or similar job required.
• Background in industrial maintenance or skilled trades in the food industry is required.
• Technicians should be able to run conduit and wire electrical control panels according to NEC guidelines.
• Ability to program Allen Bradley PLC's and HMI's.
• Pipefitting, plumbing, welding, and fabrication are preferred.
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and vendor documentation.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 1000 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic PMs, mechanical maintenance, repairs across the site, and assist small scale process improvement projects.
• Build the foundation for machines, grind, and file machinery parts.
• Construct and install equipment such as shafting, conveyors and tram rails.
• Review and interpret engineering specifications, schematics, and blueprints to determine work procedures.
• Transfer equipment to the applicable site for maintenance to avoid contamination or safety hazards.
• Work with a range of hand tools including measuring tools, welding, and brazing equipment.
• Help maintain good housekeeping in mechanical and facility areas.
• Troubleshooting of various types of mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems such as Allen Bradley PLC's, VFD's, Conveyors, Motors, and Pumps, AC and DC Circuits from 24vDC to 480vAC.
• Assists Plant staff with adjustments and changeovers of Plant machinery as needed.
• Other duties assigned

Benefits

• Spearhead exciting and innovative projects
• Fast-paced, dynamic environment
• High visibility to members at all levels of the organization
• 152 hours of PTO + 8 paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees