Maintenance Technician

Position Overview

Seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on process, utility, and production equipment within a GMP manufacturing environment. The technician will troubleshoot equipment issues, improve reliability, and work with Operations and Engineering to maintain safe, compliant manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on parenteral manufacturing equipment, including fillers, autoclaves, parts washers, and visual inspection systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical systems, including motors, circuits, servo drives, pumps, gearboxes, bearings, seals, and fans.
• Support equipment setup, adjustment, and calibration to meet alignment, timing, and performance specifications.
• Use precision alignment tools, including laser alignment equipment.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and P&IDs to diagnose equipment problems.
• Investigate recurring failures, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions to improve equipment uptime.
• Document maintenance activities and work orders accurately in the CMMS; Maximo experience is preferred.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, and Utilities teams to resolve equipment issues and support maintenance needs across departments.
• Follow GMP documentation requirements, EHS procedures, and site safety protocols.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 2 years of maintenance experience in pharmaceutical, food, or chemical manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical systems, including AC/DC theory, relay logic, and variable-speed drives.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment and interpret technical drawings and P&IDs.
• Experience using a CMMS and Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, communication, teamwork, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work around manufacturing equipment, climb ladders and stairs, and wear required PPE.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical or trade certification.
• Experience in GMP-regulated or aseptic pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with Maximo.
• Familiarity with HVAC, refrigeration, and utility equipment.
• Ability to resolve complex equipment issues with minimal supervision.