Maintenance Mechanic II

Perform advanced troubleshooting, preventative and predictive maintenance, and complex repairs on specialized oral dose manufacturing and automated packaging equipment within a cGMP environment. Operate with a high degree of technical autonomy to ensure minimal downtime and maximum operational safety.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, or automation controls troubleshooting and repair of oral dose production processing equipment, including blenders, mixers, mills, high-shear granulators, fluid bed dryers, tablet presses, tablet pan coaters, and encapsulation machines
• Diagnose and repair complex automated packaging lines, including slat fillers, inline and rotary labelers, induction sealers, coders, vision systems, serialization equipment, and case packers
• Troubleshoot basic electrical control circuits, motor drives (VFDs), and input/output signals related to Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
• Replace motors, AC/DC drives, proximity sensors, photo-eyes, and heating elements
• Make routine, periodic, or special inspections to determine repair and maintenance work necessary to prevent breakdowns of facilities, machinery, and equipment
• Perform preventative or predictive maintenance for manufacturing and facility utility equipment
• Complete necessary documentation to ensure regulatory compliance, including accurate equipment documentation within the site CMMS
• Perform repair and maintenance investigations to identify equipment or process-related issues that may impact product quality or batch records and document findings for quality records
• Monitor and perform technical servicing of specialized facility utility equipment, including dust collectors, air compressors, boilers, and HVAC equipment
• Support general plant facilities maintenance tasks to maintain a safe and compliant environment
• Manage service requests with specialized vendors and contractors
• Adhere to all safety and cGMP standards and guidelines, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), confined space entry, and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements
• Model safe maintenance practices
• Perform all other job-related duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required; Trade School, Technical School, or associate degree preferred in an industrial maintenance discipline, mechatronics, electrical systems, or mechanical technology
• Basic electrical systems knowledge required; basic to intermediate PLCs and automation controls knowledge and experience a plus
• Minimum 5 years of experience in more than one of the maintenance trades: carpentry, plumbing, painting, machine and equipment repair, electrical, and forklift operation
• 5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing
• Oral solid dose dosage (OSD) experience required (granulation & drying, tablet compression, encapsulation, coating, packaging)
• Low-pressure/high-pressure Black Seal Boiler license a plus

Skills

• Ability to read and interpret complex mechanical blueprints, pneumatic schematics, or electrical diagrams
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills in English
• Must complete departmental training for SOPs, cGMPs, and required safety qualifications
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Key Competencies

• Communication
• Advanced Problem Solving and Technical Diagnostics
• Detail oriented

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand
• Frequently required to walk, sit, use hands, talk, and hear
• Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 55 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and color vision

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employees will be required to meet minimum English proficiency requirements.