Specialist, Maintenance

About the role

Jubilant HollisterStier LLC, Spokane’s largest pharmaceutical manufacturing company, is seeking a Maintenance Specialist to ensure the reliability of facility and production equipment in a cGMP environment. The role supports essential medicines and allergenic therapies used worldwide and offers immediate impact, day‑one benefits, and opportunities for growth.

Responsibilities

• Maintain overall reliability of facility and production equipment.
• Act as a subject‑matter expert (SME) across multiple equipment and process areas.
• Analyze equipment performance and evaluate current and proposed maintenance strategies to improve reliability.
• Collaborate with other maintenance technicians on proper maintenance and repair techniques.
• Document all corrective and preventive maintenance activities accurately in SAP, ensuring records are audit‑ready.
• Troubleshoot complex equipment issues and provide cGMP‑compliant documentation.
• Own optimization of maintenance strategy and monitor machine performance in assigned areas.
• Manage Change Controls, CAPAs, and update SOPs, drawings, and other equipment documentation.
• Coordinate with OEMs and contractors to meet project objectives and deadlines.
• Utilize engineering and maintenance documentation systems required under cGMPs (e.g., Maintenance Work Order System, Critical Change Request System, validation documentation).
• Develop training opportunities for the maintenance team to increase equipment knowledge and skill‑based support.
• Serve as an influential team member and fill in for team leadership when needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical certification preferred.
• EPA 608 Universal Certification required.
• Minimum 2 years experience in FDA‑regulated or other regulated industry.
• Technical 2‑year degree or equivalent preferred, with applicable licenses/certifications (Electrical, Mechanical, Controls/PLC, HVAC, Boiler).
• Mechanical aptitude and electrical safety knowledge (LOTO, arc‑flash NFPA 70E, confined‑space awareness as applicable).
• Manual dexterity and ability to read/understand construction and machine documentation.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Advanced vocational/specialized knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and ERP/SAP systems.
• Physical ability to lift 60 lb unassisted, push/pull, work in confined spaces, and exposure to allergens.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA).
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.

Pay

Hourly wage: $35.65 – $48.23, with opportunities for growth, promotion, and annual raises.

Schedule

Full‑time, Monday‑Thursday, 4 × 10‑hour shifts.

Location

Spokane, WA – On‑site.