Nivagen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Equipment Maintenance Technician – Aseptic & Packaging Systems 2nd Shift
Sacramento, CA 95834 · Mid
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About the role
- This role supports aseptic processing, sterile filling, inspection, packaging, and related manufacturing operations.
- The Equipment Maintenance Technician - Aseptic & Packaging Systems is responsible for performing preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and technical support for manufacturing equipment used in a cGMP-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
- Equipment may include isolators, Restricted Access Barrier Systems (RABS), vial filling lines, syringe filling systems, cartridge equipment, flexible container/bag filling systems, pumps, conveyors, cappers, labelers, serialization systems, inspection equipment, and packaging equipment.
Responsibilities
- Perform preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance on pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment.
- Support equipment used in formulation, sterile filling, inspection, packaging, labeling, and material handling operations.
- Perform equipment setup, adjustments, alignments, component replacement, lubrication, calibration support, and functional testing.
- Respond to production equipment breakdowns and support timely return to service.
- Support production equipment operating in or adjacent to Grade B, Grade C, Grade D, and controlled manufacturing areas.
- Support equipment readiness, line clearance, changeover, startup, and shutdown activities.
- Coordinate with Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Engineering, Validation, Automation, and Facilities to maintain compliant equipment operation.
- Support packaging line changeovers, format part changes, setup verification, and operational troubleshooting.
- Support inspection and packaging equipment readiness for GMP production and line clearance activities.
- Nivagen is a global company devoted to improving lives by developing high-quality, affordable generic prescription drugs and over-the-counter products for the North American market.
Requirements
- Ability to work in cleanroom gowning for extended periods.
- Ability to visually inspect equipment, components, labels, documentation, and equipment status indicators.
- Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays, alternative shifts, or on-call assignments as business needs require.
- Strict adherence to gowning, hygiene, safety, contamination control, and documentation procedures is required.
- Ability to use hand tools, power tools, meters, diagnostic equipment, and maintenance instruments.
- Ability to wear required PPE, including safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, cleanroom gowning, and respiratory protection where required.
Nice to have
- Experience with isolators, RABS, VHP systems, sterile barriers, or cleanroom equipment.
- Familiarity with PLC/HMI troubleshooting, preferably Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar platforms.
- Experience with SAP PM, Maximo, Blue Mountain, or equivalent CMMS.
- Experience supporting equipment 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 Requirements/ Working Conditions:
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, and reach during maintenance activities.
Compensation
- $70,000- $80,000
- Pay range: $70,000- $80,000
Benefits
- Yearly bonus eligibility
- Paid time off plan
- Nivagen offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being (Medical, dental and vision coverage)
- Our dedicated team works collaboratively to advance manufacturing, distribution, and quality control, taking a comprehensive approach to healthcare.
- We prioritize our employees' well-being by offering competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and strong training and development programs.
- By investing in our workforce and nurturing a culture of growth and support, we empower our team to drive innovation and make a positive impact in healthcare.
Company info
- For over a decade, we have remained committed to our core values of excellence, integrity, and respect for people.
- Through vertical integration of the pharmaceutical supply chain, state-of-the-art technology, and an unwavering focus on excellence, we continually strive to enhance medication accessibility and affordability.
- Our mission at Nivagen is clear: to improve lives by providing high-quality, affordable medications while upholding the highest standards of integrity and excellence.
- As a leader in pharmaceutical manufacturing, Nivagen is committed to producing sterile products that meet the healthcare industry's rigorous demands.
- Specializing in the production of vials, pre-filled syringes (PFS), and IV bags, we aim to make a meaningful impact on patient care.
- Join our team to help push the boundaries of sterile manufacturing, achieving the highest standards in safety, quality, and operational efficiency.
- Job Location:
- Nivagen Pharmaceuticals Inc., Sacramento, CA
- 3900 Duckhorn Dr, Sacramento, CA 95834
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