Equipment Maintenance Mechanic III

Production Equipment Mechanic lll Albuquerque, NM

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Curia is a global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) with over 30 years of experience partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to provide life-saving treatments to patients. At Curia, we are on a mission to advance our customers therapies from curiosity to cure and ultimately to improve patients lives.

We proudly offer

• Generous benefit options (eligible first day of employment)
• Paid training, vacation and holidays (vacation accrual begins on first day of employment)
• Career advancement opportunities
• Education reimbursement
• 401K program with matching contributions
• Learning platform
• And more!

Summary:
The Senior Production Equipment Mechanic plays a critical role within the Maintenance Department at Oso BioPharmaceuticals Manufacturing, LLC, supporting all aspects of manufacturing and facility maintenance. This position ensures the safe, efficient, and timely operation of utility, facility, and production equipment and systems, which is vital to maintaining manufacturing capabilities and contributing to the organizations overall success. As a senior-level mechanic, this individual provides expert hands-on support for the installation, repair, and maintenance of pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment. Responsibilities include performing Installation Qualifications (IQ), executing preventive and routine maintenance, and optimizing equipment performance. The Senior Mechanic works independently under the general direction of the Maintenance Shift Supervisor and with guidance from senior staff, applying extensive mechanical experience to troubleshoot, repair, fabricate, and enhance manufacturing systems.

Key responsibilities include organizing and planning preventive maintenance schedules, documenting maintenance activities, ensuring adherence to safety procedures and cGMP standards, and providing leadership and mentorship to other mechanics. This role also involves collaborating with Technical Operations on new and existing customer projects, interfacing with vendors for part fabrication, and proactively identifying and resolving recurring equipment issues to support robust and reliable production operations. Participation in department meetings and availability for 24-hour on-call duty are also required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Perform preventive and routine maintenance procedures on a wide range of production equipment to ensure operational reliability.
Install, qualify (IQ), and commission new manufacturing equipment and systems.
Troubleshoot, repair, and optimize equipment performance with minimal supervision.
Lead and mentor other mechanics in effective troubleshooting and repair techniques.
Organize and execute preventive maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and maximize equipment performance.
Document all maintenance activities accurately and in accordance with SOPs and cGMP requirements.
Collaborate with Technical Operations to support new customer projects and improve existing processes.
Provide input on spare part needs and work with vendors to fabricate or procure necessary components.
Support facility expansion and equipment enhancement projects.
Report recurring equipment issues and assist in developing improved maintenance strategies and robust PM practices.
Participate in shift change meetings to communicate equipment status and outstanding maintenance needs.
Follow and promote all company safety policies, procedures, and Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs).
Be available for 24-hour on-call duty as needed to support manufacturing operations.
Repair tooling and machinery, including fabrication and modification of parts when necessary. Read/interpret SOPs to ensure compliance Maintain up to date trainings Other duties as assigned

Education and/or Experience:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Minimum of two (2) years mechanic experience in a maintenance setting within a pharmaceutical or related industry
Hands-on experience in the operation/maintenance of manufacturing equipment in a pharmaceutical or related environment
Associates degree in a related field with minimum of three (3) years experience working as a maintenance mechanic in a pharmaceutical or related environment, preferred

Supervisory Responsibilities:
This role does not have supervisory responsibilities. Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as, but not limited to, safety instructions, standard operating procedures, policies, and manuals. Ability to write clearly and communicate effectively. Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, decimals and percentages. Ability to draw and interpret bar graphs. Reasoning Ability: Ability to demonstrate understanding and effective application of written and oral instruction. Computer Skills: Skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. Ability to quickly adapt and learn new manufacturing software systems.

Other Skills and Abilities:
Fosters a collaborative and positive work environment Champions change
Promotes a safe and healthy work environment by actively identifying and addressing potential hazards, following established safety protocols, participating in safety training programs, and fostering a culture of awareness and responsibility among team members. Demonstrates strong attention to detail
Computer literate with working knowledge of MS-Word/Excel and maintenance management databases.
Some hands-on experience in operation/maintenance of manufacturing equipment.
Prefer skill in working in aseptic pharmaceutical environments,
Prefer knowledge of cGMP and regulatory agencies (OSHA, EPA, FDA, JP, EU, etc.) requirements.
Assure that facility engineering drawings and associated documentation (including work orders and ECOs) are effectively and compliantly updated and maintained.
Interpersonal skills to encourage effective interactions with peers.
Interpersonal skills to encourage effective interactions with outside contractors.
Identify areas of process improvements
Maintains work areas to the highest level of cleanliness.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with plant maintenance, engineering staff and other departments as needed.
Ability to work well independently or as a team.
Ability to work at heights.

Other Qualifications:
Must pass a background check Must pass a drug screen May be required to pass Occupational Health Screening Must pass pre-employment assessment May be required to obtain and maintain gowning certification May be required to obtain and maintain media qualification May be required to wear a respirator

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The essential physical demands will vary for each Curia position.
All positions may require regular or occasional lifting, pushing and pulling up to 10 pounds, frequently; up to 25 pounds occasionally; and up to 50 pounds infrequently. Additionally, all positions entail regular sitting, standing and reaching, with some roles requiring prolonged periods of time for each activity. Visual acuity, both close and distant, along with depth perception is necessary in each role, with or without corrective lenses. Please note that employees are prohibited from wearing contact lenses in work areas with exposure to cleaning agents. Hand and finger dexterity are integral to all positions, with specific activities varying from typing to manipulating maintenance tools or operating keypads, switches, and buttons. Occasional stooping, kneeling, twisting, crouching, crawling and balancing are also part of each positions physical requirements. Certain roles may involve climbing and working at elevated heights as well.

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics, described below, are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The working environments will vary for each Curia position. The employee may be required to work in an office, manufacturing, or warehouse environment.
The office environment is designed for comfort and productivity, with room temperature settings maintained for optimal working conditions. It is common to hear conversational noise in the background.
The pharmaceutical manufacturing environment is sterile. Therefore, aseptic gowning is required. Personal protective equipment (nitrile gloves, clean room socks, face-shields, safety glasses, aprons, steel-toed shoes and powered air purifying respirators) is necessary, depending upon the task at hand. The employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, confined areas, and refrigerator or freezer temperatures when working in a sterile environment.

The warehouse environment is typically set at a controlled temperature, but the employee may be exposed to refrigerator or freezer temperatures when retrieving materials.
Some positions may occasionally be exposed to moving mechanical parts, elevated heights, airborne particles, electrical activities and vibration. In addition, some positions may work with or be exposed to, compressed gases and must wear ear protection. All environments may be subject to working with or being exposed to cleaning agents.

Education, experience, location and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.

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