Maintenance Technician I

Job description

**Why Patients Need You**

Whether you are involved in the design and development of manufacturing processes for products or supporting maintenance and reliability, engineering is vital to making sure customers and patients have the medicines they need, when they need them.

Working with our innovative engineering team, you will help bring medicines to the world even faster by imagining what is possible and taking action.

**What You Will Achieve**

Working with Pfizer's dynamic engineering team, you will play a critical part in supporting maintenance and reliability engineering activities at Pfizer, focusing the redesign, maintenance, and repair of utilities systems, buildings, and production/non-production equipment for the QC Laboratories, North Creek Manufacturing Facility, and GMP Warehouse.

As a Maintenance Technician I, you are recognized as a versatile team member with a broad range of practical skills and ability to solve problems in a timely and efficient manner.

You will advance your career by specializing in one or more trades (e.g., industrial maintenance), pursuing certifications, gaining experience in more complex tasks, and developing your leadership skills.

**How You Will Achieve It**

+ Perform minor preventive maintenance and make repairs to facilities, utilities, and equipment associated with production, warehouse, and laboratories.

+ Complete work under supervision by more experienced team members with increasing independence as experience, training, and job specific aptitude are gained.

+ Interact with other departments to schedule activities around the production schedules of the Manufacturing, Materials Management, and Quality Control departments.

+ Schedule self-performed work assigned at the beginning of the month and due by the end of the month.

Escalate scheduling conflicts to the Maintenance Lead Technician.

+ Follow general instructions on routine work and detailed instructions of new work and perform basic troubleshooting as it related to assigned job duties.

+ Use hand tools, power tools, and delicate testing equipment in performance of duties.

+ Complete non-routine repair work orders for regulated and unregulated systems.

Effectively document work performed following required documentation practices.

+ Enter all equipment events into CMMS and complete all required equipment forms.

Assist in compiling and closeout documentation for corrective and preventive maintenance work orders.

+ Escort and supervise contractors through facility for routine inspections or repairs, ensuring the completion of activities per procedure or agreements.

+ Identify and order spare or replacement parts for equipment utilizing inventory management systems.

+ Assist with the moving and installation of major laboratory equipment when needed.

+ Recommend facility improvements to meet OSHA safety, ISPE, or FDA guidelines.

+ Attend training seminars and courses as required.

+ Learn and adhere to Pfizer's standards, guidelines, and values.

+ Develop skills in team effectiveness and communication, contributing to team goals.

+ Manage personal time and professional development, being accountable for results.

+ Execute routine tasks by following prescribed steps within agreed timeframes.

+ Identify and address issues in routine processes.

+ Gain in-depth knowledge of work processes and business within your area.

+ Solve routine problems using skills and knowledge, seeking help when needed.

+ Complete assignments under close supervision, adhering to guidelines and procedures.

+ Ensure work is reviewed for accuracy, quality, and adherence to standards.

+ Hold oneself accountable for maintaining high standards and values.

+ Perform preventative maintenance and repair of production and facility equipment, interpreting diagrams and schematics.

+ Lead equipment modifications, review overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) data, and implement process improvements to enhance quality, safety, and cost efficiency.

Growth Initiatives:

+ Operate, monitor, and maintain GMP utilities as follows: clean steam, water for injection (WFI), purified water (PW), process cooling water, process gases (carbon dioxide, clean compressed air, nitrogen, oxygen), cryogenic liquids, process waste, and high potency waste.

+ Operate, monitor, and maintain specific plant systems as follows: domestic hot and cold water, natural gas, plant steam, chilled water, compressed air, heating hot water, HVAC systems, electrical systems (emergency power, uninterruptible power), and fire protection.

+ Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on GMP equipment: walk-in cold rooms, freezers, refrigerators, other environmental controlled units (e.g., incubators), autoclaves, washers, bioreactors, jacketed tanks, purification equipment, and other ancillary equipment.

+ Respond to process and building alarms 24 hours per day, 7 days per week plus occasional emergencies.

Individual will be part of the on-call rotation and will be required to respond to off-hours alarms per the department schedule.

+ Conduct daily utility rounds and report findings.

+ Attend morning huddle and assume role of either Facilitator or Action Taker.

Responsibilities may include updating metrics and key performance indicators.

**Here is What You Need**

**Minimum Requirements**

+ High School Diploma or GED.

+ Experience as a Maintenance Technician, Facilities Technician or appropriate trade (1 year min.).

+ Demonstrated aptitude in basic mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation skills and problem-solving techniques.

+ Knowledge of the general trades, that is, construction, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing.

+ Skill in the use of computers, preferably in a PC, Windows-based operating environment.

+ Must have the ability to follow specific instructions and procedures.

+ Well-developed time management and problem-solving skills.

+ Excellent communication skills and strong work ethic for developing and implanting solutions.

+ Manufacturing experience and a solid understanding of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)

+ Proficiency in basic mechanics, drive systems, and lubrication principles

+ Ability to use a voltmeter to test for power presence

+ Ability to read and understand diagrams and schematics.

**Bonus Points If You Have**

**Preferred Requirements**

+ Knowledge of working in a GMP environment and completion of GMP documentation preferred.

Knowledge of pharma utility systems and operations.

+ Experience executing and documenting maintenance work order in a computerized maintenance management system.

+ Completion or current enrollment in a formal technical school program related to Industrial Maintenance desired.

+ Background in Cell Culture Manufacturing.

+ Strong problem-solving skills.

+ Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

+ Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

+ Proficiency in using maintenance management software and other relevant tools.

**PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS**

Lifting, sitting, standing, walking, bending, ability to perform mathematical calculations.

**NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS**

Ability to work weekends, travel and work in aseptic areas (gowning requirements).

This position will require a significant amount of on-the-job training on a 5x8 schedule (Mon - Fri, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM).

Following completion of training (approximately 8 weeks), this position will move to 4x10 schedule front half of the week (Sun - Wed, 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM).

Work Location Assignment: On Premise

The salary for this position ranges from $23.62 to $39.36 per hour.

In addition, this position offers eligibility for overtime, weekend, holiday and other pay premiums depending on the work schedule and the Company's policies.

We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life's moments.

Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage.

Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site - U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com).

Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire.

The United States salary range provided applies only to the United States - Washington - Bothell location.

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

**Sunshine Act**

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Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification, which Pfizer intends to pursue, reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act.

Therefore, if you are a licensed physician who incurs recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Pfizer that we pay or reimburse, your name, address and the amount of payments made currently will be reported to the government.

If you have questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact your Talent Acquisition representative.

**EEO & Employment Eligibility**

Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA.

Pfizer is an E-Verify employer.

This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.

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