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Job Description

About the role:

Excellent opportunity for Maintenance Technician position in Round Lake IL. Manufacturing site.  This role is a night shift, 6:00pm – 6:30am in a 2-2-3 work schedule configuration.

The Maintenance Technician II provides a high level of maintenance support for all equipment in the Galaxy filling process at Takeda’s Round Lake, IL manufacturing site; maintains equipment in all areas of the Mix, Fill and Finishing complexes at the Drug Delivery facility; ensures manufacturing lines are well maintained and ready to run during planned production time; provides on-time PM completion; constantly monitors during production to spot and solve issues before they affect production; provides a high level of troubleshooting ability to repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems; provides service on an emergency basis based on business needs, which will require working overtime, weekends and during plant shutdowns; familiarizes self with corporate specifications and plant SOP’s governing the operation of the Galaxy process and local GMP; adheres to all plant safety rules and direct others in the proper application of plant safety; drives innovation and continuous improvement, works independently and closely with manufacturing, engineering and quality groups to resolve issues.

How you will contribute:

Accomplishes objectives with a great deal of autonomy

Learns and understands corporate specifications and plant SOP’s governing the operation of the Galaxy process and local GMP

Monitors assigned manufacturing lines and communicates with manufacturing to reduce down time

Provides a high level of troubleshooting ability to repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems

Reviews current PMs, verifies parts are in stock and completes PMs on time

Builds and rebuilds machine assemblies

Communicates equipment issues and work status to supervisor, manufacturing, and management per the plant’s Stop and Fix guidelines

Initiates work orders using the JD Edwards (JDE) CMMS system

Performs PM work and assigns work related to the Galaxy process when work is required to maintain equipment reliability and efficiency; ensures proper and timely completion of related documentation

Notes in JDE or other downtime tracking method any problems, breakdowns or alarms related to all equipment; initiates work orders, and provides additional documentation required to resolve issues; reviews equipment trends related to the issues and support efforts to eliminate reoccurring problems

Shares knowledge and trains less experienced technicians in the Galaxy process and all related equipment including safety, 6S, PM’s associated with the facility

Learns to handle robots in all normal production modes; troubleshoots and identifies problems related to robots, machine output and quality defects as they occur

Advances knowledge and capabilities through additional training

Solicit help from Lead technicians and engineering assistance when needed

Takes a proactive role in safe work practices and leads by example

Reports unsafe conditions and practices per site requirements

Maintains 100% on time completion of all required training

What you bring to Takeda:High school diploma or GED equivalent required, plus 2+ years of experience or Associates degree or higher and 1+ years of related work experience

Technical certifications a plus

3+ years manufacturing systems experience preferred.

Prior experience working in an FDA-regulated environment preferred

Ability to work independently and make sound decisions

Ability to read and understand electrical, mechanical and pneumatic drawings

Experience with electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems

Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues

Willingness to develop a good understanding of programmable logic controllers (PLC)

Must have strong teamwork and communication skills, both oral and written; and good documentation skills and practices

Skilled in MS Word, MS Excel and JDE or similar CMMS

Must not be allergic to Cephalosporin or their related products and minerals

Must be willing and able to travel up to 5% of the time

Important Considerations

At Takeda, our patients rely on us to deliver quality products. As a result, we must follow strict rules in our manufacturing facilities to ensure we are not endangering the quality of the product. In this role, you may:

May be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and other clean room garments daily. This may include safety shoes, safety glasses, aprons, face shields, lab coats, full body gowns, hair nets and gloves and hearing protection.

Need to remove all make-up, jewelry, contact lenses, nail polish and/or artificial fingernails while in the manufacturing environment.

Work in a cold, wet environment.

Work multiple shifts, including weekends, or be asked to work supplemental hours, as necessary.

Work around chemicals such as alcohol, acids, buffers and Celite that may require respiratory protection.

Must be able to work on multiple shifts, including weekends and holidays, to support a 24/7 manufacturing operation as needed.

Must be able to work non-traditional work hours or work overtime, as needed.

Physical Demands

In general, the position requires a combination of sedentary work and walking around observing conditions of the facility.

Must be able to carry up to 100lbs, lift up to 100lbs, push/pull up to 100lbs (with assistance of material handling equipment).

Must be able to stand and/or walk for an extended period of time over an 8-12 hour shift between rooms and across the site.

May require bending, twisting, reaching overhead, and/or squatting motions to perform certain tasks

Working Environment

Indoor working conditions

General office environment with air conditioning and heating

Will work around moving equipment and machinery

May be required to work in confined spaces/areas.

More about us:

At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.

Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

#GMSGQ  #ZR1 

Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. 

For Location:

USA - IL - Round Lake - Drug Delivery

U.S. Base Salary Range:

$84,000.00 - $132,000.00

The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location. 

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/ or long-term incentives. U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation. 

EEO Statement

Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.

LocationsUSA - IL - Round Lake - Drug Delivery

Worker TypeEmployee

Worker Sub-TypeRegular

Time TypeFull time

Job Exempt

Yes