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Job Description

About the role:

Under limited supervision perform maintenance preventive maintenance repairs overhauls trouble shooting and upkeep of the LA Plant & Van Nuys sites. Including but not limited to Manufacturing and Facilities equipment with the emphasis on Refrigeration equipment low and medium temp Chillers (screw centrifugal reciprocating) HVAC systems Dehumidifiers and BAS (building automation systems). Positional responsibilities include gas welding operating diagnostic equipment and instrumentation use of technical measuring devises read and interpret electrical mechanical pneumatic hydraulic control systems schematics / blueprints.

How you will contribute:

• Performs breakdown and preventive maintenance of critical plant equipment on a regular basis to include but not limited to process chillers HVAC systems air handlers central chillers pumps industrial control systems as responsibilities assigned to Refrigeration in both cGMP and non-cGMP areas

• Responsible for repairing refrigeration systems low medium and normal temperature cold storage equipment building automation system components mechanical and electrical equipment as assigned

• Must be familiar with plant and divisional SOPs as related to positional and department responsibilities.

• Maintain refrigerant records in compliance with US EPA and SCAQMD mandated refrigeration record keeping

• Will provide troubleshooting diagnostic and repair of refrigeration systems and equipment components related to positional responsibilities which include but not limited to: HVAC Chillers electrical controls compressors pumps piping plumbing blowers dehumidifiers and facility equipment.

• Perform disposal of hazardous waste

• Respond to urgent and emergency work orders for the Refrigeration department as needed.
• Responsible for closing assigned work orders in JDE System.
• Responsible for the completion of Change Control documentation (PRs) if required by the assigned work order.
• Shall be trained and qualified on designated facility SOPs governing the operation of critical systems Refrigeration HVAC Electrical utilities and local GMP practices.
• Requires familiarity with generally accepted building plumbing piping electrical and fire protection practices and codes.
• Ensure compliance with NFPA NEC UBS UMC and UPC in compliance with L.A. City CA state and federal EPA regulation and laws.
• Must follow safety rules and responsible system repairs upkeep maintenance and operations managed within regulating agencies to include but not limited to L.A. City Building & Safety SCAQMD L.A. City Bureau of Sanitation CAL OSHA and OSHA.
• Attends required training and meetings.
• Keeps designated area 5Sd. (Safety Sort Shine Standardize Sustain

What you bring to Takeda:

• High school diploma or GED. 6 years of experience or AA or higher with 4 years related work experience.
• Journeyman skilled craft training/apprenticeship certificate or commensurate combination of technical education and experience
• US EPA Universal certificate required
• Proven successful interpersonal and customer service skills required. Must be able to communicate effectively with internal customers.
• US EPA Universal certificate required
• Knowledge of refrigeration systems Environmental Chambers(Walking Freezers) Chillers HVAC electrical Dehumidification pumps and steam heat
• Basic computer skills such as e-mail and internet are required.
• Experience with using computerized control systems is preferred.
• Must be proficient in written and oral English
• Minimum of 5 years maintenance or projects experience journeyman level in pharmaceuticals or commercial industrial refrigeration manufacturing environment is desired

Important Considerations:

At Takeda our patients rely on us to deliver quality products. As a result we must follow strict rules in our manufacturing facilities to ensure we are not endangering the quality of the this role you may:

• Work in a controlled environment requiring special gowning and wear protective clothing over the head face hands feet and body. This may include additional hearing protection for loud areas.
• Need to remove all make-up jewelry contact lenses nail polish and/or artificial fingernails while in the manufacturing environment.
• Work in a cold wet environment.
• Work multiple shifts including weekends or be asked to work supplemental hours as necessary.
• Work around chemicals such as alcohol acids buffers and Celite that may require respiratory protection.
• Must be able to lift push pull and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to climb ladders and move about in close quarters facility non-manufacturing support.
• In general the position requires a combination of sedentary work and walking around observing conditions in the facility.
• Must be able to work in controlled environments requiring special gowning. Will be required to follow gowning requirements and wear protective clothing over the head face hands feet and body.
• No make-up jewelry contact lenses nail polish or artificial fingernails may be worn in the manufacturing environment.
• Will work in a cold wet hot and humid environments both inside and outside of facility
• Will be working in loud areas that requires hearing protection and other protective equipment to be worn.
• Will work around chemicals including but not limited to: refrigerants oils alcohol acid that may require respiratory protection.
• Must be able to work multiple shifts including weekends.
• Must be able to work overtime as required.
• May be required to work in a confined area.
• Some Clean Room and cool/hot storage conditions

Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

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U.S. Hourly Wage Range:

The estimated hourly wage range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual hourly wage offered may depend on a variety of factors including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position years of relevant experience specific and unique skills level of education attained certifications or other professional licenses held and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the actual hourly wage offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term incentives. U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical dental vision insurance a 401(k) plan and company match short-term and long-term disability coverage basic life insurance a tuition reimbursement program paid volunteer time off company holidays and well-being benefits among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive per calendar year up to 80 hours of sick time and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.

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