Maintenance Technician I

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Job Description
We are seeking a highly motivated Maintenance Technician to coordinate/implement maintenance activities in our commercial manufacturing facility in Frederick, Maryland. This position will provide support to the facilities and engineering team and assist in the operation and maintenance of the company's facility and equipment for production of cell-based therapeutics.
**Must be flexible to work either of the two below shifts**
4pm-230am: Sunday to Wednesday or Wednesday to Saturday
8pm-630am: Sunday to Wednesday or Wednesday to Saturday
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Support process equipment for multi vector cell therapy facility for MSAT, Manufacturing, QC Micro and QC Analytical functions.
• Perform monitoring of all BMS systems to ensure the facilities, equipment and environmental systems are within specified ranges and operating systems are functioning properly.
• Observes deviations from systems specifications and works with Facilities staff to correct or resolve these discrepancies.
• Performs basic tasks associated with the installation, maintenance, and repairs of manufacturing and QC equipment.
• Able to identify, locates and diagnoses failure, replaces defective components and performs basic troubleshooting using standard electronic equipment, detailed drawings, diagrams, sketches, specifications, prints, manuals, and verbal and/or written instructions.
• Maintain accurate records always keeping equipment and systems cGMP compliant.
• Uses a variety of hand, power and test tools and equipment.
• Performs routine general maintenance tasks as designated by supervisor, to include any or all the following areas: facilities, process equipment, utility equipment; HVAC; Purified water; product storage; welding, fabricating, construction among others.
• Coordinates and implements maintenance on critical systems/equipment with supervisor.
• Performs multi-shift work as required.
• Maintain a safe work environment; work in a safe manner following all safety SOP's and wear Personal Protective Equipment as required.
• Is required to respond to emergency notifications via phone.
• Able to check and respond to troubleshooting activities for Equipment Monitoring & Building Management Systems alerts and alarms.
• Ensure maintenance work orders are being completed on time while adhering to operational standards.
• Possesses a mechanical and electrical acumen including HVAC, facilities utilities, P&ID's, schematics and equipment specifications.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's OR
• Associate and 2+ years of Maintenance experience OR
• High School Diploma/GED and 3+ years of Maintenance experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to read blueprints, control drawings and logic controls.
• Basic concepts of HVAC and ability to understand psychometric charts.
• Ability to install relays and run wiring.
• Ability to use temperature and relative humidity meters, data loggers, electrical volt and amp meters
• Self-starter with excellent analysis and problem-solving skills ranging from simple to complex situations.
• Be forward thinking the ability to work with system & technical metrics, identify variances & deficiencies while improving maintenance program and performance.
• Be proficient in MS Office.
• Possess good communications skills.
• Must have a excellent work ethic and demonstrate dependability and timeliness.
• Willingness to put internal customer needs first.
• Have a high energy level and a positive outlook coupled with the requisite "can do" attitude and a willingness to do what it takes to achieve personal and organizational goals and overcome obstacles

Does this sound like you? If so, apply today!
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The salary range for this position is: $73,015.00 - $94,490.00. Kite considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans*.
For additional benefits information, visit:
https://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing
* Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.
Kite is a biopharmaceutical company engaged in the development of innovative cancer immunotherapies with a goal of providing rapid, long-term durable response and eliminating the burden of chronic care. The company is focused on chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) and T cell receptor (TCR) engineered cell therapies designed to empower the immune system's ability to recognize and kill tumors. Kite is based in Santa Monica, CA. For more information on Kite, please visit www.kitepharma.com. Sign up to follow @KitePharma on Twitter at www.twitter.com/kitepharma.
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