Facilities Suite & Elastomer Maintenance Mechanic, Level III

Lonza Biologics Porriño SLU; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Facilities Suite & Elastomer Maintenance Mechanic Level III to join their dynamic team in Portsmouth. This advanced position involves operating and maintaining critical manufacturing equipment while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of mechanical maintenance experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to read complex mechanical drawings. Join a company that values innovation and teamwork, and make a meaningful impact on the lives of millions through your work in life sciences.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of mechanical maintenance experience required.
• Ability to read complex mechanical drawings and apply SOPs.
• Knowledge of GMP guidelines and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and advanced troubleshooting of manufacturing equipment.
• Execute preventative maintenance practices and maintain audit readiness.
• Collaborate with engineering on repairs and continuous improvement.

Skills

Mechanical Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Preventative Maintenance

Reading Mechanical Drawings

Basic Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Hand Tools

Job description

Facilities Suite & Elastomer Maintenance Mechanic, Level III

United States, Portsmouth (New Hampshire)

Today, Lonza is one of the world’s largest healthcare manufacturing organizations operating acrossfive continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.

Job Summary:

The Facilities Suite & Elastomer Maintenance Mechanic Level III provides support to the Engineering Services group by operating and performing daily checks on Direct and Indirect Maintenance equipment/systems and assists higher level mechanics with repairs in compliance with company and departmental SOPs. Individual will work in a fast-paced, safety-oriented, team environment and will perform tasks that are routine in nature where the ability to recognize deviation from accepted practice is required. Individual will maintain records to comply with Good Manufacturing Practice requirements to include detailed documentation of work performed in both electronic and written form. This is an advanced level position and the technician will be expected to perform routine and advance diagnostic trouble shooting with little to no guidance.

Key Responsibilities:

Performs all work safely, adhering to GMP guidelines, SOP’s and work instructions

Responsible for execution Suite & Elastomer preventative maintenance practices related to maintaining manufacturing equipment

Responsible for troubleshooting and repair of direct and indirect manufacturing equipment & systems

Responsible for maintaining maintenance areas to a level of audit readiness at all times

Responsible for maintaining a current status with training as it relates to aspects of the job

Demonstrated knowledge of Elastomer program (package creation, spares requisition, LOTO boundaries & work execution). Responsible for execution of all assigned elastomer work

Practical application of CMMS functions necessary to document assigned maintenance activities

Demonstrated practical knowledge of Spare Parts policies and procedures related to parts transactions

Practical application of Quality systems (DMS & Track wise)

Responsible for participation in safety training programs

Responsible for using tools and equipment in a safe manner in accordance to manufacturer and plant safety guidelines

Practical application of equipment schematics, P&ID’s and engineering drawings as it relates to manufacturing processing equipment

Collaboration with Reliability & Engineering on projects and repairs. As SME, assist with root cause investigations related to equipment failures

Participation in continuous improvement initiatives

In addition to adherence of stated competencies and behaviors, reference to the maintenance skills matrix will be used to assess level 3 proficiency. Skills Matrix score of 1.5-1.9 (Trade Skills) & 1.5-1.9 (Equipment Skill) must be achieved

Responsible for performing all other duties as assigned

Key Requirements:

High School diploma or equivalent required

Can utilize hand tools

5-10 years in mechanical maintenance

Ability to learn to read complex mechanical drawings

Basic computer skills are required

The ability to comprehend and apply Standard Operating Procedures on a continual
basis in all facets of the job

A working knowledge of shop math, ability to read and write

Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.

People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.

Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.