Senior Maintenance Technician I – GMP Start-Up & Equipment

Amgen; Holly Springs (NC); On-site; USD 84,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen in Holly Springs, NC is seeking a SR Maintenance Technician I to support start-up, commissioning, and qualification of equipment across manufacturing, labs and utilities, with emphasis on GMP compliance and safety. You will help develop and implement the maintenance program, write SOPs, manage work orders in CMMS, and ensure safe, timely execution with quality documentation.

Join a team that values continuous improvement, on-call readiness, and collaboration to maximize uptime while

Qualifications

• High school/GED with 2 years maintenance experience or military experience; or Associate’s with 6 months maintenance experience.
• 5+ years combined education, training, and experience in mechanical maintenance with emphasis on sanitary processing equipment.
• 3+ years knowledge of pneumatic, mechanical, and hydraulic systems; ability to perform maintenance activities.
• Knowledge of working in a regulated function – cGMP.
• Experience executing and documenting maintenance work orders in CMMS.
• Ability to interpret P&ID’s.
• Ability to work with minimum direction.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• During construction: support start-up, commissioning, and qualification of equipment and systems.
• Support maintenance program implementation meeting GMPs, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Develop, write, and implement maintenance documentation (SOPs, CCMS, NC, WO, JP, HRA, JHA).
• Ensure staff safety during plant construction, start-up, and maintenance activities.
• Post-construction: perform installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and documentation of process and utility equipment.
• Complete quality and safety documentation; maintain alignment with GMPs, SOPs, and Amgen policies.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Sanitary equipment

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

cGMP knowledge

CMMS work orders

Interpret P&IDs

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school / GED + 2 years maintenance experience

Associate’s + 6 months maintenance experience

Job description

Amgen in Holly Springs, NC is seeking a SR Maintenance Technician I to support start-up, commissioning, and qualification of equipment across manufacturing, labs and utilities, with emphasis on GMP compliance and safety. You will help develop and implement the maintenance program, write SOPs, manage work orders in CMMS, and ensure safe, timely execution with quality documentation.

Join a team that values continuous improvement, on-call readiness, and collaboration to maximize uptime while