Equipment Maintenance Tech - 3rd shift

Merck & Co.; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

401k

Paid Time Off

Job summary

FUJIFILM Biosciences in Santa Ana, CA is seeking an Equipment Maintenance Technician to perform maintenance and repairs on production, packaging, and R&D equipment to meet cGMP and ISO standards.

The role is on 3rd shift (9:00 pm–5:30 am) with first-shift training during the initial months; includes on-site contact with contractors, emergency troubleshooting, and potential driving of a company vehicle. Strong PLC, electrical, and CMS experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' work experience in facility production and packaging equipment maintenance and repair.
• HS diploma with trade school training on equipment mechanics.
• Experience with CMS; proficiency in Windows (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical diagrams and manuals.
• GMP experience in pharma/biotech preferred.

Responsibilities

• Document maintenance records in CMS.
• Install, maintain, repair, and troubleshoot equipment per plan.
• Evaluate and correct malfunctions.
• Repair production and packaging equipment; PLC experience is a plus.
• Coordinate vendors and contractors.
• Move equipment to meet operational needs.
• Respond to emergency equipment needs.
• Must be willing to work 2nd and 3rd shifts.
• May drive company vehicle.
• Manage spare parts.

Skills

GMP experience

PLC experience

Windows (Outlook/Excel/Word)

Reading electrical diagrams

Independent worker

Education

HS Diploma

Trade school training on equipment mechanics

Tools

CMS (CMMS)

MS Office

Job description

Position Overview

Position Description

We are hiring a Equipment Maintenance Technician. The Equipment Maintenance Technician will perform general production, packaging, quality and research and development (R&D) equipment repairs and maintenance to ensure the site meets cGMP and OSHA compliance. This employee is the on-site contact person for contractors and provides works including, but not limited to second shift, third shift on weekdays, weekends and holidays as assigned. They also respond to emergency production and packaging equipment troubleshooting needs.

This position will work 3rd shift 9pm-5:30am. The training will be on 1st shift for the first few months of employment.

Company Overview

At FUJIFILM Biosciences, we turn curiosity into breakthroughs that advance the field of life sciences. By offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services in cell culture media, discovery research reagents, recombinant growth factors and proteins, fine chemicals, and critical assay materials, we partner with the brightest minds in biotech and pharma to tackle the world's biggest health challenges.

Imagine being part of a team that enables life-changing discoveries like new vaccines, therapies, and advancements in regenerative medicine. Our culture fosters curiosity, collaboration, and innovation, and we pride ourselves on delivering unparalleled quality and service to our partners. If you're ready to make an impact, your future belongs with us at FUJIFILM Biosciences.

Our headquarters in Santa Ana, California, is surrounded by world-class schools, lush parks, and scenic beaches like Laguna and Huntington, making it an ideal place to live, work, and explore. With additional campuses across the US, Europe, China, and Japan, we offer opportunities to make a difference worldwide.

Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of "giving our world more smiles." Visit: https://www.fujifilm.com/us/en/about/region/careers

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Documenting production equipment maintenance and repairs records in Computerized Maintenance System (CMS).
• Installing/maintaining/repairing/tuning/troubleshooting production and packaging equipment per planned schedule and work request.
• Evaluating equipment to identify and correct reasons for malfunctions.
• Repair production and packaging equipment. Technician with equipment PLC experiences is a plus.
• Requisitioning new supplies and equipment, as needed.
• May construct or fabricate parts from drawings or written instructions.
• Coordinating vendors and contractors as required.
• Moving equipment to meet operational needs.
• Responding to production, packaging, quality and research & development equipment emergency needs.
• Must be willing to work in Second and Third shifts per assignment.
• May need to drive company vehicle if necessary.
• Manage Spare Parts.

Required Skills/Education:

• HS. Diploma or equivalent, with trade school and/or formal training on equipment mechanics.
• 5+ years' work experiences in general facility production and packaging equipment maintenance and repair.
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance System. Proficiency of Windows including Outlook, Excel and Word.
• Ability to read, interpret, and work from electrical, mechanical diagrams and equipment manuals.
• Ability to work independently with no supervision.
• Equipment PLC experiences is a plus.
• Experience of working in GMP environment. Previous experiences in Pharmaceutical, Medical Devices and Biotechnology industries are pluses.
• Valid CA Driver License and good driving record
• Understand mechanical and electrical
• Working knowledge of cGMP and ISO 9001/EN46001.
• Knowledge of Equipment PLC operation is a plus.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and communicate clearly in English.

Salary and Benefits:

• For California, the base salary range for this position is $29.00- $37.76 per hour. Compensation for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience, location, etc.).
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• Paid Time Off

EEO Information

Fujifilm is committed to providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.

ADA Information

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR Department ([e-mail]).