Equipment Maintenance Technician

Equipment Maintenance Technician

Position Summary:

• Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8AM – 4:30PM
• 100% onsite (Kansas City)

Catalent, Inc. is a leading global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO). The Kansas City facility is a Center-of-Excellence for our Biologics Analytical Services business. Our large molecule analytical team has over 25 years of experience providing broad-based and orthogonal analytical CMC services for stand-alone and integrated biologics projects.  We provide support for drug substance, drug product, and intermediates for both innovator and biosimilar/biobetter products.

Catalent Pharma Solutions in Kansas City, MO is hiring an Equipment Maintenance Technician. This individual will be responsible for repair and preventative maintenance on environmental chambers, HVAC and refrigeration, lab/manufacturing equipment, ordering supplies and general facilities upkeep. You will be a key member in site success by ensuring a safe working environment.

The Role: 

• Maintenance and repair of environmental chambers. Training in areas of refrigeration, controllers, lab work, instrumentation, etc.
• Responding to and resolving Siemens (BMS) alarms - Basic to moderate computer skills are needed for scheduling, emailing, ordering, filing, etc.
• Ordering parts and materials, including supplies for shop. Work with suppliers and vendors outside of Catalent
• Some fabrication, i.e. brazing, cutting, working with metals and Lexan / polycarbonate
• Scheduling work with internal clients / end users. Scheduling and planning of contract Preventative Maintenance (PM’s) and other programs such as HEPTA testing
• Maintenance coverage of all Biologics labs, as well as crossing over to other Catalent labs as needed
• Compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and company policies via ComplianceWire, safety/OSHA, etc.
• All other duties as assigned

The Candidate:  

• High School or GED required. Associate degree in HVAC or certificate desired
• Three (3) years of experience in HVAC/refrigeration systems and laboratory workplace desired
• One (1) year experience of motor controls and calibration/troubleshooting desired
• Good mechanical aptitude required – use of hand tools daily
• Basic electrical and electronic troubleshooting skills needed
• Knowledge of Siemens (BMS) or BlueMountain/BMRAM system desired
• Physical requirements: On an average 8-hour day this position requires the ability to walk, sit and stand, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms at or above shoulder height and below waist height, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear, smell and lift up to 40 pounds. Specific vision requirements including reading of written documents, visual inspection of materials and use of computer monitor screen frequently

Why you should join Catalent:

• Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process 
• Diverse, inclusive culture 
• Positive working environment focusing on continually improving processes to remain innovative
• Potential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives 
• 152 Hours + 8 paid holidays
• Several Employee Resource Groups focusing on D&I
• Dynamic, fast-paced work environment
• Community engagement and green initiatives 
• Generous 401K match 
• Company match on donations to organizations
• Medical, dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment 
• Tuition Reimbursement – Let us help you finish your degree or start a new degree!
• WellHub program to promote overall physical wellness 
• Perkspot - offers exclusive or private discounts from approximately 900+ merchants in a wide array of categories

Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career!  Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference. 

personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work.

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Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email, and confirming your request for an accommodation and include the job number, title and location to DisabilityAccommodations@catalent.com. This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be processed by a U.S. Catalent employee and then routed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process.

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