Maintenance Technician - Vaccines
BioSpace, Swiftwater, PA, United States
Job title:
Maintenance Technician - Vaccines
Location:
Swiftwater, PA
Shift:
Tuesday-Saturday - 2nd shift
About The Job
Join a global network that powers how Sanofi delivers seamlessly, purposefully, and at scale. In Manufacturing & Supply, you’ll help reimagine how life‑changing treatments reach people everywhere, faster.
Our Team / Overview
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for supporting the design, installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of all site‑wide equipment to maintain a quality Class‑A environment in GMP and non‑GMP facilities at the Swiftwater site.
This position reports to and supports the area team Maintenance Manager or Deputy Director who is ultimately responsible for the efficient, effective, and reliable operation of all equipment in their area.
The Maintenance Technician will interact with all levels of the organization including HSE, Industrial Operations, Engineering, contractors, R&D, Mtech, and various other support groups.
Main Responsibilities
The maintenance technician in the Formulation Utilities PCU supports Formulation operations and both clean utilities and plant utilities in all buildings of the platform.
Member of a maintenance team supporting GMP and/or non‑GMP areas at the Swiftwater site. The ability to multitask, troubleshoot, evaluate and repair site‑wide equipment is critical.
Work on intricate and site‑specific equipment and systems; maintain documentation that impacts manufacturing operations and quality results.
Work up to 25% overtime, short notice, and various shifts depending on business needs and production cycles.
Interface closely with the customer to provide reliable, safe, and efficient equipment operation and uptime.
Timely execution of preventive/corrective maintenance.
HSE considerations for maintenance (permits, PTW, LOTO).
WO accuracy and completeness.
Continuous improvement for maintenance operations.
Related KPIs & Metrics
HSE performance (injury rates, near misses, pSIFs)
Work order metrics (PM/on‑time, CM/PM, MTTR)Deviations and discards due to maintenance issues
Area maintenance spend (budget, headcount, parts, services)
Skills matrix and cross‑training status
Education & Experience & Certifications
Associate degree with 2+ years of maintenance experience in machine troubleshooting and repair
HS Diploma with 3+ years of maintenance experience in machine troubleshooting and repair
Training, certification, and experience in maintenance
In‑depth equipment knowledge and troubleshooting skills
Working knowledge of purchasing systems and CMMS
Precision maintenance concepts
Preventive Maintenance & Repairs on Industrial and Process Equipment
Air Handling Unit operations
Tensioning of belts and alignment
Bearing replacement
Knowledge of VFDs, VAVs
Knowledge of steam principals
JCI Metasys Systems
Process control devices
Pump repairs, rebuilds, replacement
Motor replacement and alignment
Schematics and ability to read blueprints
Electrical: single‑phase and 3‑phase 480V
Refrigerators, freezers, and incubators
Process chillers and temperature control units
Water for Injection (WFI) Clean Steam, RO/DI, purified water
Replacement of valves and piping system repairs
Basic computer skills in MS Office and SAP
Physical Requirements & Special Working Conditions
Lifting: >20 lbs.
Temperature extremes
Uncomfortable protective clothing
Excessive noise
Unpleasant fumes
Dust or dirt
Adverse weather conditions
High voltage >50 volts
Caustics and acids
Steam, hot water, compressed air, wastewater
Key Roles (D, A, I)
A: feedback to reliability engineering and P&S team
A: maintainability improvements (accessibility, safety, CI)
I: maintenance plans, procedures, work instructions
A: shop organization and safety (incl. tools, equipment)
Disclaimer
The above information was designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees with this job description. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at‑will employment relationship.
Why Choose Us
Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future‑focused team.
Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.
Enjoy a thoughtful, well‑crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.
Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high‑quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks gender‑neutral parental leave.
Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital, domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, disability, veteran or military status or liability for military status, domestic violence victim status, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.
All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information can be found here.
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Maintenance Technician - Vaccines
Location:
Swiftwater, PA
Shift:
Tuesday-Saturday - 2nd shift
About The Job
Join a global network that powers how Sanofi delivers seamlessly, purposefully, and at scale. In Manufacturing & Supply, you’ll help reimagine how life‑changing treatments reach people everywhere, faster.
Our Team / Overview
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for supporting the design, installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of all site‑wide equipment to maintain a quality Class‑A environment in GMP and non‑GMP facilities at the Swiftwater site.
This position reports to and supports the area team Maintenance Manager or Deputy Director who is ultimately responsible for the efficient, effective, and reliable operation of all equipment in their area.
The Maintenance Technician will interact with all levels of the organization including HSE, Industrial Operations, Engineering, contractors, R&D, Mtech, and various other support groups.
Main Responsibilities
The maintenance technician in the Formulation Utilities PCU supports Formulation operations and both clean utilities and plant utilities in all buildings of the platform.
Member of a maintenance team supporting GMP and/or non‑GMP areas at the Swiftwater site. The ability to multitask, troubleshoot, evaluate and repair site‑wide equipment is critical.
Work on intricate and site‑specific equipment and systems; maintain documentation that impacts manufacturing operations and quality results.
Work up to 25% overtime, short notice, and various shifts depending on business needs and production cycles.
Interface closely with the customer to provide reliable, safe, and efficient equipment operation and uptime.
Timely execution of preventive/corrective maintenance.
HSE considerations for maintenance (permits, PTW, LOTO).
WO accuracy and completeness.
Continuous improvement for maintenance operations.
Related KPIs & Metrics
HSE performance (injury rates, near misses, pSIFs)
Work order metrics (PM/on‑time, CM/PM, MTTR)Deviations and discards due to maintenance issues
Area maintenance spend (budget, headcount, parts, services)
Skills matrix and cross‑training status
Education & Experience & Certifications
Associate degree with 2+ years of maintenance experience in machine troubleshooting and repair
HS Diploma with 3+ years of maintenance experience in machine troubleshooting and repair
Training, certification, and experience in maintenance
In‑depth equipment knowledge and troubleshooting skills
Working knowledge of purchasing systems and CMMS
Precision maintenance concepts
Preventive Maintenance & Repairs on Industrial and Process Equipment
Air Handling Unit operations
Tensioning of belts and alignment
Bearing replacement
Knowledge of VFDs, VAVs
Knowledge of steam principals
JCI Metasys Systems
Process control devices
Pump repairs, rebuilds, replacement
Motor replacement and alignment
Schematics and ability to read blueprints
Electrical: single‑phase and 3‑phase 480V
Refrigerators, freezers, and incubators
Process chillers and temperature control units
Water for Injection (WFI) Clean Steam, RO/DI, purified water
Replacement of valves and piping system repairs
Basic computer skills in MS Office and SAP
Physical Requirements & Special Working Conditions
Lifting: >20 lbs.
Temperature extremes
Uncomfortable protective clothing
Excessive noise
Unpleasant fumes
Dust or dirt
Adverse weather conditions
High voltage >50 volts
Caustics and acids
Steam, hot water, compressed air, wastewater
Key Roles (D, A, I)
A: feedback to reliability engineering and P&S team
A: maintainability improvements (accessibility, safety, CI)
I: maintenance plans, procedures, work instructions
A: shop organization and safety (incl. tools, equipment)
Disclaimer
The above information was designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees with this job description. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at‑will employment relationship.
Why Choose Us
Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future‑focused team.
Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.
Enjoy a thoughtful, well‑crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.
Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high‑quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks gender‑neutral parental leave.
Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital, domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, disability, veteran or military status or liability for military status, domestic violence victim status, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.
All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information can be found here.
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