Maintenance & Utilities Technician II

The role

The Maintenance & Utilities Technician II will support maintenance operations at a biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility. This role involves performing inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs on bioprocessing equipment and utilities to ensure reliable operation and compliance.

What you will do

• Perform scheduled inspections and maintenance on bioprocessing equipment
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on boilers, chillers, air compressors, WFI water systems, HVAC, and other utilities
• Diagnose equipment malfunctions and conduct timely repairs
• Provide support for start-up, commissioning, and turnover of new systems
• Maintain accurate records for audits in compliance with GMP and FDA regulations
• Work closely with process engineers, quality assurance, and manufacturing staff
• Document root causes and assist in finding long-term solutions

Required qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 2-4 years relevant maintenance experience
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs unassisted

Nice to have

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Completion of the BioWork certification program with the North Carolina Community College system
• 1 plus years’ experience within a GMP and/or other highly regulated environment

Benefits

• 401K with company matching
• Annual Bonus Program
• Generous PTO and Holiday Schedule including Summer and Winter Shut-Downs, Sick Days and, Volunteer Days
• Healthcare Benefits (Medical, Dental, Prescription Drugs and Vision)
• HSA & FSA Programs
• Well-Being and Work/Life Programs
• Long-Term Incentive Program
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Concierge Service
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Referral Awards

About the company

Kyowa Kirin is a global specialty pharmaceutical company backed by more than 70 years of breakthrough life science innovation. The company works across the continuum from drug discovery to commercialization.