Preventive Maintenance Mechanic

Preventive Maintenance Mechanic 

About Site

St. Petersburg in the primary softgel development and manufacturing facility in North America. The site has the capability to develop lipid formulations in a dedicated pilot plant which supports rapid transition from laboratory scale to clinical supply. Liquid in bottle, as well as Liquid fill Hard shell capabilities at the facility provide diversification and offerings that increase the speed to clinic. Within the Catalent network, we offer a broad range of integrated formulation and analytical services to solve your most difficult development and manufacturing challenges. Our analytical laboratory provides a full service offering from development of analytical methods to routine QC testing, supporting commercial and development stability studies. With capacity to generate over 18 billion softgels per year and servicing over 100 markets globally, the St. Petersburg site can handle any Over the Counter (OTC), Prescription (Rx), Medical Device, Controlled Substance, or Dietary Supplement manufacturing needs. The facility also contains a segregated hormone manufacturing area that meets current regulatory requirements. In addition to the manufacturing of traditional animal based gelatin softgels, St. Petersburg site manufactures products in non-gelatin based OptiShell® and Vegicaps® to expand the range of molecules that can be encapsulated.

Position Summary

We have an opportunity for a Preventive Maintenance Mechanic to join our team. In this role, you will repair, maintain, adjust, and test production and plant equipment operating on mechanical and electronic principles. You will diagnose malfunctions, interpret technical documents, and ensure equipment operates efficiently. This position involves performing inspections, documenting work, and handling materials in compliance with safety requirements.

Shift: Rotating 12-hour shift from 7 PM to 7 AM EST, operating on a two-week cycle. Week 1 includes Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday; Week 2 includes Wednesday and Thursday.

Location: St. Petersburg, FL
100% Onsite

The Role

• Repair, maintain, adjust, and test production and plant equipment, including machinery operating on mechanical and electronic principles.

• Disassemble, inspect, repair, replace, clean, lubricate, and reassemble machinery and equipment as needed.

• Diagnose equipment malfunctions by observing operations, reviewing error messages, analyzing test results, and gathering information from operators.

• Interpret blueprints, equipment manuals, and manufacturer specifications to determine proper installation, operation, and replacement of components.

• Operate and test repaired equipment to verify proper functionality and adequacy of repairs.

• Perform daily maintenance checks and inspections and document all work performed, including as-found and as-left conditions, on Maintenance Work Orders and equipment logbooks.

• Handle non-hazardous, hazardous, and DEA waste in accordance with applicable procedures and safety requirements.

• Other duties as assigned.

The Candidate

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and must meet one of the following qualifications:

• Completed an apprenticeship in Electrical, HVAC, or Electro-Mechanical, with a minimum of 5 years of post-apprenticeship experience, plus at least 5 years of experience in a second discipline. OR

• Graduated from a trade school in Electrical, HVAC, or Electro-Mechanical, with a minimum of 10 years of post-graduation experience, plus at least 5 years of experience in a second discipline. OR

• At least 15 years of documented experience in Electrical, HVAC, or Electro-Mechanical, plus at least 5 years of experience in a second discipline.

• Knowledge of the process required to perform maintenance within a GMP manufacturing plant.

• Basic computer skills, Windows navigation, and data entry.

• Basic knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems.

• Must display a positive attitude and be a team player.

• Must be able to climb ladders and withstand heights.

• Must be able to lift, carry, and move up to 50 lbs; no lifting greater than 44.09 pounds without assistance.

• Must be able to walk, stand, sit, kneel, crawl, and lay to perform maintenance and repairs.

• Must own appropriate tools.

Preferred Skills & Background

• Certificate of Completion from Rockwell Automation or an approved training facility on Allen Bradley PLCs preferred.

• Experience within a cGMP environment preferred.

Why You Should Join Catalent

• Positive and fast-paced working environment focusing on continually improving processes to remain innovative and dynamic.

• Competitive Paid Time Off plus 8 paid holidays.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective day one of employment.

• Tuition Reimbursement – support to finish your degree or earn a new one.

• Employee Resource Groups focusing on Diversity and Inclusion.

• Environmentally friendly, community engagement green initiatives including regular participation in Beach Clean-up.

• Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process with potential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives.

• WellHub program to promote overall physical and mental wellness.

• Perkspot offers exclusive or private discounts from approximately 900+ merchants in a wide array of categories.

Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career!  Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference. 

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