Maintenance Technician II - Night Shift

Job Description

When equipment runs the way it should, patients get the therapies they’re counting on. You’ll help ensure lines are maintained and production-ready, complete preventative maintenance on time, and stay engaged during runs to spot and resolve issues before they impact quality or output. Your troubleshooting skills repairing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems will directly support consistent, high-performing operations in a GMP environment.

Why this role matters

• Keep production equipment reliable and ready to run
• Maintain filling lines and related equipment, monitor performance during production, and partner with Manufacturing to reduce downtime
• Perform preventive maintenance and documentation
• Review/prepare PMs (including parts verification), execute PMs on time, complete required records, and use JDE CMMS to initiate/track work orders and downtime
• Troubleshoot, repair, and improve equipment performance
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and robotic systems; rebuild assemblies; analyze trends to eliminate recurring issues; escalate to Leads/Engineering when needed
• Work safely, compliantly, and develop others
• Follow corporate specs/SOPs and GMP expectations, lead by example on safe work practices (Stop & Fix), report unsafe conditions, complete all required training on time, and train/mentor less experienced technicians

What you bring to Takeda

• A high school diploma/GED with 2+ years of related experience, or an Associate’s degree (or higher) with 1+ year; technical certifications a plus (3+ years manufacturing systems experience preferred)
• Prior experience in an FDA-regulated/GMP environment preferred, with strong documentation practices and attention to detail
• Experience with electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, and the ability to read/interpret electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic drawings (PLC knowledge or willingness to learn)
• Proficient with MS Word/Excel and JDE (or similar CMMS)

Important Considerations

• Able to work flexible or non-traditional hours to support 24/7 operations, including some overtime, weekends, holidays, and off-shift coverage
• Indoor working conditions and exposure to loud noises that require hearing protection
• Work in a cold, wet environment
• Work around chemicals such as alcohol, acids, buffers and Celite that may require respiratory protection
• Must be able to carry up to 100lbs, lift up to 100lbs, push/pull up to 100lbs, with assistance of material handling equipment and/or two-person lifts
• Must be able to stand and/or walk for an extended period 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
• Will work around moving equipment and machinery
• May be required to work in confined spaces/areas
• May be exposed to and must not be allergic to cephalosporin
• May require immunization before performing work within the manufacturing area

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. Hourly Wage Range : $19.81 - $31.10 The estimated hourly wage range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual hourly wage 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 hourly wage 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 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.