Facilities Maintenance Mechanic - 1st, 2nd and 3rd Shift openings

AstraZeneca; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

AstraZeneca is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Mechanic to support a 24x7 production site. The role involves preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and collaboration with multiple teams to ensure efficient operations. Candidates should have a High School Diploma and relevant mechanical experience, with a strong emphasis on safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ maintenance mechanic experience.
• Proficient in at least 2 maintenance areas.
• Ability to understand safety hazards.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance.
• Troubleshoot equipment problems.
• Collaborate on continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma

AAS in Engineering Technology

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Facilities Maintenance Mechanic

The following summarizes key result areas, specific accountabilities and / or tasks, etc. associated with this job title

• Perform Preventive and Predictive Maintenance on equipment in assigned areas.
• Use troubleshooting skills to recognize system and equipment problems, identify root cause, and recommend/ implement solutions that prevent reoccurrence.
• Perform mechanical and electrical equipment repairs in assigned areas.
• Collaborate with Supervisors, Operators, Engineers, and peers to identify and implement continuous improvements.
• Participate in multi-functional teams as assigned to support continuous improvement or equipment installation/modification.
• Provide training/coaching as needed to other mechanics and operators.
• Perform and document work in compliance with SOP’s, Safety Health & Environment (SHE) standards and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP’s)including work orders, logbooks, and permits.
• Respond to multiple equipment/production problems and prioritize or change assignments as needed to meet production demands.
• Must be able to work or be on-call as needed during other/off shifts and weekends when facility, production and/or equipment maintenance coverage is needed.
• Provide support for 3-shift 24x7 operating production site.
• Act as maintenance owner of assigned system(s).
• Support installation and qualification of new equipment and systems.
  
  
• High School Diploma
• 3-5 years’ maintenance mechanic experience in any environment
• Completion of a state accredited Journeyman, technical school program, or equivalent formal education and field experience, demonstrating commensurate proficiency in at least 2 of the following areas:
• Mechanical maintenance of production equipment
• Utility systems maintenance and repair
• Electrical Maintenance
• Instrumentation and Controls
• Mechanical Fabrication/Machine Shop
• Knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and equipment to maintain a pharmaceutical production plant.
• Ability to understand and mitigate safety hazards i.e., LOTO, line breaking, hot work, etc.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical computations.
• Able to interpret PID’s, electrical schematics, and architectural drawings.
  
  

Facilities Maintenance Mechanic

The following summarizes key result areas, specific accountabilities and / or tasks, etc. associated with this job title:

• Perform Preventive and Predictive Maintenance on equipment in assigned areas.
• Use troubleshooting skills to recognize system and equipment problems, identify root cause, and recommend/ implement solutions that prevent reoccurrence.
• Perform mechanical and electrical equipment repairs in assigned areas.
• Collaborate with Supervisors, Operators, Engineers, and peers to identify and implement continuous improvements.
• Participate in multi-functional teams as assigned to support continuous improvement or equipment installation/modification.
• Provide training/coaching as needed to other mechanics and operators.
• Perform and document work in compliance with SOP’s, Safety Health & Environment (SHE) standards and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP’s)including work orders, logbooks, and permits.
• Respond to multiple equipment/production problems and prioritize or change assignments as needed to meet production demands.
• Must be able to work or be on-call as needed during other/off shifts and weekends when facility, production and/or equipment maintenance coverage is needed.
• Provide support for 3-shift 24x7 operating production site.
• Act as maintenance owner of assigned system(s).
• Support installation and qualification of new equipment and systems.
  
  

Essential Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• 3-5 years’ maintenance mechanic experience in any environment
• Completion of a state accredited Journeyman, technical school program, or equivalent formal education and field experience, demonstrating commensurate proficiency in at least 2 of the following areas:
• Mechanical maintenance of production equipment
• Utility systems maintenance and repair
• Electrical Maintenance
• Instrumentation and Controls
• Mechanical Fabrication/Machine Shop
• Knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and equipment to maintain a pharmaceutical production plant.
• Ability to understand and mitigate safety hazards i.e., LOTO, line breaking, hot work, etc.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical computations.
• Able to interpret PID’s, electrical schematics, and architectural drawings.
  
  

Preferred /Or Desirable Qualifications

• AAS in an Engineering Technology
• Understanding and operational familiarity with PC/PLC control systems.
• Pharmaceutical/ CGMP maintenance training and experience
• Facilities and utilities equipment maintenance experience including HVAC, boilers, air compressors, purified water, and electrical distribution systems.
• Material Handling equipment maintenance experience including automated cranes, conveyers, sorting systems, and forklifts.
• General Reliability and asset management knowledge
• Competent in SAP
  
  

Date Posted

29-May-2025

Closing Date

Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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