The Equipment Maintenance Technician - Aseptic & Packaging Systems supports pharmaceutical manufacturing operations by performing preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance on aseptic processing, sterile filling, inspection, packaging, and related production equipment.
This role works in a cGMP-regulated environment and helps maintain equipment reliability, minimize downtime, support production schedules, and ensure safe, compliant operations. Equipment supported may include isolators, Restricted Access Barrier Systems (RABS), vial and syringe filling systems, cartridge equipment, flexible container/bag filling systems, conveyors, cappers, labelers, serialization systems, inspection equipment, and other packaging equipment.
The position is on-site at Nivagen Pharmaceuticals in Sacramento, CA and is scheduled for 2nd shift only, from 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM.
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or GED required
- Associate degree, technical certificate, trade school certification, or equivalent training in industrial maintenance, mechanical technology, electrical technology, automation, manufacturing technology, or a related field preferred
- 2-5 years of maintenance experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, food, chemical, semiconductor, or other regulated manufacturing environments preferred
- Experience maintaining manufacturing, packaging, or automated production equipment required
- Experience in a GMP-regulated environment preferred
- Experience supporting aseptic processing, sterile manufacturing, or cleanroom equipment strongly preferred
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with aseptic filling equipment for vials, syringes, cartridges, or flexible containers/bags
- Experience with isolators, RABS, VHP systems, sterile barriers, or cleanroom equipment
- Experience with packaging equipment, labeling systems, vision systems, serialization, and aggregation systems
- Familiarity with PLC/HMI troubleshooting, preferably Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar platforms
- Experience with SAP PM, Maximo, Blue Mountain, or equivalent CMMS
- Experience supporting qualification, validation, FAT/SAT, or commissioning activities
- Knowledge of lockout/tagout, electrical safety, confined space, and hazardous energy control
- Experience in sterile drug product, biologics, vaccines, or parenteral manufacturing
Physical and Work Environment Requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, and reach during maintenance activities
- Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull tools, parts, and equipment up to 25-50 pounds
- Ability to work around moving machinery, conveyors, pumps, motors, utilities, and production equipment
- Ability to use hand tools, power tools, meters, diagnostic equipment, and maintenance instruments
- Ability to wear PPE, including safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, cleanroom gowning, and respiratory protection where required
- Ability to work in cleanroom gowning for extended periods
- Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays, alternative shifts, or on-call assignments as needed
- On-site position; not eligible for remote work
Compensation and Benefits
- Pay range: $70,000 - $80,000 annually
- Yearly bonus eligibility
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Paid time off
- Training and development opportunities
Location
Sacramento, California, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Salary Range
$70,000 - $80,000
Remote work allowed
No
Posted
2 months ago