Facilities Technician
About the role
Colorcon® is a world leader in the development, supply and technical support of formulated film coating systems, modified release technologies, specialty excipients and functional packaging for the pharmaceutical, nutritional, and animal health industries. Our best-in-class products and technologies are complemented by our extensive formulation experience, application data and value-added services to support all phases of solid oral dose design, development, and manufacture. Our focus on market issues and technology development has earned Colorcon an international reputation as a pharmaceutical supplier of choice. That reputation is based on superior product quality, unparalleled technical support, extensive regulatory assistance and reliable supply from multiple locations, with our Global Headquarters located in Harleysville, Pennsylvania. Colorcon has 26 technical service laboratories globally and more than 2100 employees exclusively dedicated to its customer base. We are a successful company thanks to our diverse workforce and global reach. We believe that our operating principles define our culture, values and organizations and are key to achieving our mission and vision, strategies and goals. Platinum Rule: We treat others the way they want to be treated Empowerment: We trust our colleagues with responsibility and decision-making Keep Getting Better: We create an environment for constant improvement, to be the best we can Teamwork: We embrace the value of collaboration; work together to exceed what is possible as individuals Customer Focus: We put our customers’ needs at the heart of everything we do Global Respect: We are citizens of a diverse world and behave with respect for the communities in which we operate. Position Summary The Facilities Technician is responsible for the safe, reliable, and compliant operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of plant utility systems and facility infrastructure. This role ensures critical systems—including boilers, compressed air systems, HVAC, and supporting utilities—operate efficiently to support manufacturing operations in a regulated GMP environment.
Responsibilities
- Perform basic preventive maintenance tasks and general facility infrastructure with supervision.
- Assist team with inspections and routine operation of boilers (operator checks only), air compressors, HVAC systems, and plant Water Systems (potable /deionization (DI)).