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At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.
Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity and obesity-related conditions. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives.
Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.
Maintenance Tech - Nights
What you will do
Let’s do this! Let’s change the world! In this role you will support maintenance and repair activities for production equipment at the Amgen Rhode Island (ARI) manufacturing site. You will work as part of a maintenance team to ensure equipment reliability and support manufacturing operations.
In this role, you will be expected to work a 12-hour shift (7PM-7AM) on a rotating schedule. This includes extra benefits such as receiving an added 15% shift differential, and also getting premium pay for any Sundays worked. The schedule during the initial on-boarding phase for this role (2-6 weeks) will be administrative (Monday through Friday, approximately 8am to 5pm).
Key responsibilities include:
Perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair activities on equipment and systems used in Manufacturing, the Process Development Laboratory, the Quality Analytical Laboratory, or other ARI site areas.
Support preventative maintenance and corrective maintenance tasks following established procedures and safety standards.
Ensure all work is completed safely and in accordance with site procedures and compliance requirements.
Assist in diagnosing equipment issues and escalating complex problems when needed.
Accurately complete work order documentation in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
Communicate maintenance activities, equipment status, and issues with operators and team members.
Contribute to maintaining a productive and efficient work environment.
Identify opportunities for process improvement and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
Participate in training and development to expand technical skills and improve team performance.
Provide support as required, which may include nights, weekends, holidays, or overtime.
Perform other duties as assigned.
What we expect of you
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The dedicated professional we seek is a motivated team player with the following qualifications:
Basic Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
3+ years of combined education, training, or experience in mechanical maintenance with exposure to sanitary processing equipment and systems.
Basic knowledge of pneumatic, mechanical, and hydraulic systems.
Experience working in a regulated environment such as cGMP manufacturing.
Familiarity with executing and documenting maintenance work orders in a CMMS (e.g., Maximo).
Ability to read and interpret P&IDs and equipment documentation.
Ability to perform maintenance tasks with guidance from senior technicians or supervisors.
Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively within a team environment.
Flexibility to work overtime as needed.
What you can expect of us
As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we’ll support your journey every step of the way.
The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.
In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that may include:
A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts
A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
Stock-based long-term incentives
Award-winning time-off plans
Flexible work models where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.
and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.
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Application deadline
Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.
Sponsorship
Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.
As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.
Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
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