Maintenance Technician II

Overview

An intermediate level technician position primarily responsible for general maintenance and preventive maintenance activities of our Oral Solid Dose clinical manufacturing equipment. The role will operate under limited direct supervision and charged with keeping the equipment within operational specifications and safe. Essential duties include the corrective and preventive maintenance of the OSD equipment. The role will assist with troubleshooting, identification, and implementation of process/equipment improvements (utilizing Change Control systems) to reduce waste and increase process reliability.

Assure the resolution of deviations, corrective actions, action items from Change Control systems, and any audit non-compliance items. Perform process and equipment evaluation to identify risks and weaknesses in new and current processes.

• Perform PMs
• Follow Written Preventative Maintenance Procedures
• Accurately complete maintenance paperwork, including work orders and logbooks
• Identify opportunities for improving PM program
• Recommend changes to PM program based on experience with equipment and analysis of historical data
• Accept ownership of selected equipment and serve as point person for repairs/PM
• Train fellow mechanics on technical details
• Identify critical spare parts based on field experience
• Execute repairs
• Respond to customer requests and/or alarm conditions
• Assess breakdowns, systematically identify problems, and restore to operation
• Accurately document repair activities
• Support Quality Assurance investigations of breakdowns
• Contractor support
• Supervise contractors performing tasks within building
• Ensure that contractor employees follow Alkermes safety and cGMP standards
• Oversee technical quality of work performed
• Lead small projects
• Identify facility/utility improvement projects, develop scope and estimates, and manage small projects
• On-Call and Emergency Response: respond to a variety of problems that may occur. Locate, determine, and correct problems or contact appropriate personnel for assistance. On-Call duties are 24 hours/day. On-Call rotation is usually one week out of every six
• Contribute to facility support activities such as office moves, area reconfiguration, spill cleanup, etc.

• High mechanical aptitude
• Good pipe fitting, plumbing, and industrial maintenance skills
• Good knowledge of rotating machinery (pumps, fans, blowers)
• Working mechanical/electrical engineering knowledge as it applies to general process systems and equipment, as well as oral solid dosage drug process systems and equipment
• Knowledge of automated control systems
• Knowledge of computer systems operation and software
• Working knowledge of cGMP, OSHA, EPA, and FDA facility requirements and regulations
• Hands-on ability to install and troubleshoot instrumentation and equipment
• Ability to clearly and neatly document work performed
• Ability to specify and size manufacturing systems, equipment, and process equipment
• Ability to read, understand, and accurately follow company SOPs and guidelines and revise as necessary
• Familiarity with OSD companies such as Korsch, Glatt, Freund Vector, Syntegon, Netzsch and Gerteis
• Able to lift/move 50 lbs. overhead
• Ability to work onsite in our Waltham facility

• B.S./B.A. in science, engineering or relevant field and 5 years related experience or corresponding trade license with 7+ years’ experience
• Must be able to pass a DEA background check

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $75,000 to $84,000. In addition, this position is eligible for an annual performance pay bonus. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, training, knowledge, and experience. Alkermes offers a competitive benefits package. Additional details can be found on our careers website:

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