Maintenance Mechanic

Maintenance Mechanic

The Facilities Maintenance Technician I supports the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of building systems, utilities, and infrastructure at a regulated pharmaceutical oral solid dose (OSD) manufacturing site. This hands-on role performs preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, purified water, refrigeration, and facility support systems. Responsibilities include component-level troubleshooting, environmental system monitoring, contractor oversight, and support for emergency response systems including backup power generation.

Key Accountabilities:

• Routine Maintenance & Facility Support
• Utility Systems
• Electrical, Mechanical & Refrigeration Maintenance
• Contractor & Vendor Oversight
• CMMS & Documentation
• Safety, Environmental & Emergency Support
• Other Duties as Assigned

Functional Competencies:

• Basic knowledge of hand tools, PPE, and safe work practices.
• Ability to perform routine PMs and simple repairs (e.g., filter changes, lamp replacement).
• Exposure to utility systems (HVAC, compressed air, purified water) and basic facility components.
• Can navigate and complete assigned work in CMMS.
• Follows safety protocols (LOTO, confined space, PPE) with oversight.
• Able to read and follow SOPs, work instructions, and basic technical diagrams.
• Communicates clearly with supervisors and logs all work performed accurately.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely access all manufacturing, packaging, utility, and laboratory areas, including elevated platforms, confined spaces, and equipment pits.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or maneuver tools, equipment, and parts up to 25lbs.
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to perform maintenance, repairs, calibration, and component-level troubleshooting.
• Visual acuity and attention to detail to read meters, gauges, schematics, displays, and labels.
• Ability to tolerate manufacturing environment conditions, including noise, vibration, heat, cold, dust, and cleaning chemicals, while wearing appropriate PPE.
• Must follow safe work practices including lockout/tagout (LOTO), confined space entry, and electrical safety procedures.
• After-hours, weekend, or on-call support may be required for equipment troubleshooting, planned maintenance, shutdowns, or calibration activities.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks, bending, kneeling, climbing, and standing for extended periods as required by role and assigned work.

Requirements: HS Diploma or GED 0-2 years experience