Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Maintenance Technician Job Description

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing manufacturing and facility equipment to support pharmaceutical production operations. This role ensures equipment reliability, compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and adherence to safety and quality standards in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on production and facility equipment.

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.

• Maintain and service pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment such as blenders, granulators, tablet presses, encapsulators, packaging lines, labeling equipment, HVAC, and air handling systems.

• Support calibration and validation activities in compliance with GMP requirements.

• Complete maintenance work orders and documentation accurately in the CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System).

• Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, and modifications.

• Ensure compliance with FDA regulations, company SOPs, and safety standards.

• Conduct routine inspections to identify potential issues and minimize downtime.

• Collaborate with production, quality, and engineering teams to improve equipment performance.

• Maintain inventory of spare parts and maintenance supplies.

• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns to minimize production disruptions.

Essential Skills

• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, electrical troubleshooting, and PLCs (preferred).

• Experience with GMP documentation and regulated environments.

• Familiarity with CMMS systems.

• Basic understanding of HVAC systems and utilities.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical certification or associate degree in industrial maintenance, electrical, or mechanical field preferred.

• 2–5+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment; pharmaceutical or FDA-regulated industry experience strongly preferred.

Why Work Here?

Join a dedicated team in a dynamic and regulated environment where your skills in maintenance and troubleshooting will directly contribute to the success of pharmaceutical production operations. Benefit from a collaborative atmosphere that values safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Work Environment

Work in a regulated manufacturing environment where compliance with GMP and FDA regulations is paramount. You will engage with advanced equipment and systems, including blenders, granulators, and HVAC systems, while adhering to safety standards to ensure operational efficiency.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Atlanta, GA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $30.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Atlanta,GA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.