Manufacturing Senior Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Role Overview:

• The Facilities Cross Functional Technician (Grade C) supports GMP production and site utilities across Santa Monica.

• The technician executes preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance; troubleshoots to root cause; owns assigned systems; documents to GDP standards; and partners with Operations, Engineering, and QA.

• This is an onsite, cross-functional role spanning mechanical, electrical, and utilities domains, with shift flexibility and on-call participation.

• Responsibilities: Execute PM/CM/PdM; act as system owner (compliance, spares, minor CAPAs); support equipment installation/commissioning/qualification with Engineering/QA; maintain GDP documentation; drive safety/reliability improvements.

• Intent: distribute workload, maintain sub-100% sustained utilization, and create brief overlap for handoffs during high-demand periods.

• On-call: Rotating after-hours support (e.g., one technician on-call weekly per site) with defined response times; compensation per policy.

• Cross-coverage & handover: Daily 15-minute handover; standard escalation to Maintenance Supervisor and Facilities Engineering; QA engagement for quality-impacting events.

• Service levels & risk controls: Minimum on-shift headcount for safe LOTO/permit work; PM on-time target (e.g., >95%); response SLAs for production-critical utilities; CMMS priority codes to balance PM vs corrective backlog.

• Open Items for Confirmation

• Job architecture terminology (confirm Grade C mapping to Workday profile 10000890; any wording to include verbatim). Okay with current JPC

• Site-mandatory licenses (e.g., California electrical/boiler, EPA-608) and any additional site-specific systems to list (BAS/BMS vendor, water system type). Remains preferred

• On-call cadence and response-time expectation (e.g., ≤60 minutes).

• Proposed Next Steps

• Incorporate any profile/wording changes from Tim/Alex C/Alex V/Mark.

• Finalize posting text in Workday and align interview panel.

• Proceed to candidate sourcing with the must-haves as hard screen criteria.

Must-Have Requirements

• Education: High school diploma minimum; AAS or trade school preferred.

• Safety/compliance: Consistent adherence to SOPs, GDP, cGMP, and SHE; proficient with LOTO and permit-to-work (hot work, line breaking, working at height).

• Technical capability: Independent proficiency in ≥3 areas: mechanical; utilities (HVAC/boilers/chillers/compressed air/purified water); electrical within site policy; instrumentation/controls basics; fabrication for minor repairs.

• cGMP Experience: Prior pharmaceutical/cGMP maintenance experience.

• Documentation & CMMS: Plans, executes, and closes work orders to GDP standards; maintains accurate logbooks/permits in CMMS.

• Drawings & diagnostics: Reads P&IDs and electrical schematics; applies structured troubleshooting and sound escalation judgment.

• Shift/on-call: Willing to work assigned shifts and participate in a rotating on-call schedule; weekend/holiday support per rota.

• Communication & teamwork: Clear verbal/written communication; collaborates effectively with Ops/Engineering/QA; provides task-level training to peers/operators.

• Physical requirements: Able to lift ~50 lbs; work at heights/ladders; operate in mechanical and cleanroom-adjacent spaces with PPE; prolonged standing/walking.

• MUST HAVE HVAC - knowledge with electrical

• Works well with tools; Familiar with CMMS; good GDP

• Core scope and level: Mid-level, independent execution of routine and moderately complex work; system ownership without people leadership; cross-site collaboration as needed.

• 5+ years in GMP regulated or high-rigor environments (pharma/biotech/med device preferred; hospital).

• Technical breadth: Proficiency in at least three areas across mechanical, electrical, utilities, instrumentation/controls, and fabrication; emphasis on facilities/utilities (HVAC, steam generators, compressed air) and production support.

• Compliance & safety: Working knowledge of cGMP, GDP, and SHE/EHS; safe work practices (LOTO, hot work, line breaking, confined spaces).

• Systems & literacy: CMMS (Blue Mountain RAM or SAP PM), basic BAS/BMS/EMS; ability to read P&IDs and electrical/controls schematics.

• Behaviors: Reliability, ownership, clear communication, teamwork, continuous improvement mindset; calm under pressure; flexible for shifts/on-call.

Preferred Qualifications

• AAS in Engineering Technology or relevant trade school.

• Systems: Blue Mountain RAM or SAP PM; BAS/BMS/EMS familiarity.

• Certifications: EPA 608/HVAC preferred (not mandatory); state electrical trainee/journeyman or boiler operator license if applicable.

• Continuous improvement: 5S/Kaizen; RCM/TPM exposure.

• Pharma background 3 years

California Fair Chance Act:

Synectics Inc. will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Synectics Inc. is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair -chance-act/.

Benefits:

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first of the month following at least 1 calendar year after employment begins.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.

Synectics is a leading staffing and workforce solutions company dedicated to connecting exceptional talent with top organizations. We specialize in IT, engineering, finance, healthcare, and professional services recruitment, offering both contract and permanent staffing solutions. With a people-first approach, we focus on understanding the unique needs of our clients and candidates to create long-term, successful matches. Our mission is to empower businesses with the right talent while helping professionals achieve rewarding career opportunities

Company Description

Synectics is a leading staffing and workforce solutions company dedicated to connecting exceptional talent with top organizations. We specialize in IT, engineering, finance, healthcare, and professional services recruitment, offering both contract and permanent staffing solutions. With a people-first approach, we focus on understanding the unique needs of our clients and candidates to create long-term, successful matches. Our mission is to empower businesses with the right talent while helping professionals achieve rewarding career opportunities