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Maintenance Technician
Manufacturing & Utilities
Thousand Oaks, California, US
Pay Rate Low: 24 | Pay Rate High: 26
Pay Rate Low: 24 | Pay Rate High: 26
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to join our Facilities & Engineering team supporting sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing operations. This role is critical to ensuring equipment reliability and manufacturing continuity in a highly regulated cGMP environment.
Schedule & Location
- Shift: 5am-2pm
- Days: Back half of week rotation (Wednesday through Friday, plus alternating Saturdays)
- Location: On-site at manufacturing facility in Thousand Oaks area
Core Responsibilities:
- Execute preventive and corrective maintenance on sterile fill-finish production equipment including filling systems, lyophilization units, and packaging machinery.
- Troubleshoot complex mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems to minimize unplanned downtime.
- Maintain equipment in constant audit-ready condition per federal, state, and internal quality standards.
- Prepare detailed technical documentation in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) requirements.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams on equipment modifications and system installations.
- Coordinate external contractors for specialized repairs and equipment upgrades.
- Identify maintenance training gaps and contribute to team capability development.
- Drive continuous improvement in maintenance procedures and equipment reliability.
Required Qualifications
Education & Experience (one of the following):
- Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance, Mechanical Technology, or related field + 2 years relevant experience, OR
- 2 years technical/trade school training with documented hands-on mechanical experience, OR
- High school diploma/GED + 4 years progressive maintenance experience
Technical Competencies:
- Demonstrated expertise in pharmaceutical or similarly regulated manufacturing equipment maintenance.
- Proficient in maintenance and repair of pumps, valves, mechanical seals, motors, and lubrication systems.
- Strong understanding of cGMP documentation requirements and predictive maintenance methodologies.
- Ability to read and interpret Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), engineering drawings, and technical specifications.
- Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
- Comfortable working with hazardous materials, extreme temperatures, high-pressure systems, electrical voltages, and energized equipment.
- Background in pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device manufacturing.
This job description is a complete list of all desired skills, but not all are required. We strongly encourage candidates who have some of the skills to apply. We look forward to a conversation to learn more about you!
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