Senior Maintenance Mechanic Jobs

At AstraZeneca, we work together across global boundaries to make an impact and find answers to challenges. We do this with the utmost integrity even in the most difficult situations because we are committed to doing the right thing. We continuously forge partnerships that help pursue world-class medicines in new ways, combining our people’s exceptional skills with those of people from all over the globe.

The Mt. Vernon site was established in 1972 and is the flagship site delivering innovative, life changing oral solid medicines. At the site we formulate and pack OSD tablets, capsules for over 60+ markets. The Mt Vernon site is the largest AZ production site in the US and is located in the southwest corner of the state of Indiana, approximately 15 miles from Evansville, Indiana – the third largest city in the state of Indiana. The Mt. Vernon site is dedicated to creating a culture of inclusion and collaboration. We host yearly Inclusion and Diversity conferences and have an employee resource group devoted to promoting diversity and inclusion and enhancing employees' professional development through interactive and engaging events and initiatives.

Shift Schedule: Rotating 1st and 2nd shift, Monday through Friday. 1st shift hours: 6:30 am to 3 pm. 2nd shift hours: 2:30 pm to 11:30 pm. This role will require availability to be on-call or work other shifts if necessary.

The Senior Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for multi-craft maintenance activities in

assigned functional areas to ensure production and/or facility equipment operates efficiently

and in compliance with FDA requirements.

In addition to the general description of the parent profile role for this job function, the following

summarize key result areas, specific accountabilities and/or tasks, etc. associated with this job title:

• Perform Preventive and Predictive Maintenance on equipment in the assigned areas

including: inspections, calibrations, and scheduled overhauls or improvements.

• Use analytical troubleshooting skills to recognize equipment problems, identify true cause,

and recommend/implement solutions that prevent problem reoccurrence.

• Perform mechanical and electrical equipment repairs in the assigned area including

equipment adjustments and fabrication.

• Work with Supervisors, Operators, Engineers, and other Mechanics/Technicians to identify
• Troubleshoot and resolve control system and instrumentation issues.

and implement opportunities to improve equipment/production efficiencies.

• Participate in cross-functional teams as assigned to support continuous improvement,

quality improvements, and equipment installation/modification.

• Provide training/coaching as needed to other mechanics and operators.
• Perform and document work in compliance with SOP’s, Safety Health & Environment (SHE)

standards and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). To include: work orders, PMs,

logbooks, and permits.

• Respond to multiple equipment/production problems and prioritize or change assignments

as needed to meet production demands.

• Uses computer systems including, but not limited to, e-mail, CMMS, and Standard

Operating Procedure (SOP) Database.

• Effectively communicates problems and issues to peers and management thru verbal and

documented communication.

• Immediately reports deviations related to products or equipment that could compromise
• Executes work in compliance with GMPs, site policies, work instructions, and SOPs.

product quality or safety.

• Maintains a safe work environment by following all Health & Safety policies and

procedures; immediately reports potential unsafe conditions to supervision.

• Must be able to work as needed during other shifts and weekends when production and/or

equipment maintenance coverage is needed.

• Performs other related duties assigned by supervision.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED.

• 5+ years’ experience in a pharmaceutical production

environment or 8+ years as maintenance mechanic in

an industrial production environment.

• Completion of a state accredited Journeyman or

technical school program, or equivalent formal

education and field experience, demonstrating

commensurate proficiency in at least 2 of the following

areas:

o Mechanical maintenance of production equipment

o Utility systems maintenance

o Electrical Maintenance

o Instrumentation and Controls

o Mechanical Fabrication/Machine Shop

Preferred Qualifications

• AAS in an Engineering Technology.
• Understanding and operational

familiarity with PC/PLC control systems.

• Pharmaceutical/cGMP maintenance

training and experience.

• Facilities and utilities equipment

maintenance experience including:

HVAC, boilers, air compressors,

purified water, and electrical

distribution systems.

• Material Handling equipment

maintenance experience including:

automated cranes, conveyers, sorting

systems, and forklifts.