Equipment Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Equipment Maintenance Technician II

Title: Equipment Maintenance Technician II
Location : Tampa, FL
Industry: Pharmaceutical
Hours: Training is M-F, 7am-3:30pm up to 4 months. One must be open to 2nd and/or 3rd shift with OT and weekends. Second shift is 3pm-11:30pm and third shift is 11pm-7:30am (Sun-Thurs).
Pay Rate : Up to $34.00/hr. plus shift differential up to 10-15%
Employment Type : Contract with the opportunity to go permanent based on company needs and performance


Summary
The Equipment Maintenance Technician II supports the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of production and packaging equipment at a regulated pharmaceutical oral solid dose (OSD) manufacturing site. This hands-on role is responsible for preventive maintenance, corrective repairs, equipment troubleshooting, and mechanical/electrical support on a wide range of machinery including tablet presses, capsule fillers, coating systems, cartoners, and conveyors. Technicians ensure equipment reliability and readiness to meet production schedules and quality expectations.


Key Accountabilities
Equipment Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production and packaging equipment.
• Conduct basic mechanical tasks such as belt changes, lubrication, part replacements, and minor adjustments.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical faults using meters, diagrams, and OEM manuals.
• Reset faults and alarms; perform functional tests to confirm resolution.
• Coordinate with operators to understand fault symptoms and minimize downtime during interventions.

Mechanical Systems Support

• Maintain and repair motors, gearboxes, cams, bearings, conveyors, actuators, and mechanical drives.
• Disassemble, inspect, clean, and reassemble components during maintenance or repair activities.
• Monitor wear patterns and perform alignments, tensioning, and seal/gasket replacements.

Electrical & Control Support

• Replace or troubleshoot sensors, relays, switches, pushbuttons, solenoids, and small control panels.
• Support motor wiring, limit switch adjustments, and signal cable connections.

Troubleshooting & Root Cause Support

• Apply basic troubleshooting techniques (e.g., 5 Whys, visual inspection, meter readings) to identify causes of system faults.
• Respond to equipment alarms or abnormal conditions, validate findings, and take corrective action or escalate as needed.
• Support root cause investigations and contribute to documentation such as deviation reports, CAPAs, and repair logs.
• Conduct post-repair verification and confirm systems return to validated/qualified state.

Equipment Setup, Changeover & Support

• Assist operations in line setup and equipment changeovers per batch and equipment-specific instructions.
• Verify equipment cleanliness, safety interlocks, and correct configuration prior to production release.
• Support minor modifications or improvements to increase line efficiency or reduce unplanned stops.

Troubleshooting & Root Cause Support

• Apply structured problem-solving tools (5 Whys, Fishbone) to identify causes of repetitive equipment failures.
• Conduct in-depth investigations for breakdowns or deviations and assist in drafting technical findings.
• Verify effectiveness of corrective actions and ensure readiness for next batch/startup.

SOP, PM & Spare Parts Support

• Assist in writing or revising SOPs and PM job plans based on OEM manuals, observations, or technical changes.
• Recommend updates to maintenance procedures to improve reliability, safety, or efficiency.
• Identify and communicate spare parts needs; assist with kitting and stock level review.
• Collaborate with Maintenance Planner or Supervisor to validate critical spares and lead times.

Contractor & Vendor Oversight

• Escort and supervise site contractors performing facility-related services (e.g., pest control).
• Verify scope completion and adherence to site safety and GMP protocols.
• Assist in quality checks, documentation, and work closeout after vendor services.

CMMS & Documentation

• Complete assigned preventive maintenance (PM), repairs, and service requests using the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Document all work performed with clear, accurate, and traceable entries, in alignment with Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Record detailed descriptions of repairs, including:

-Observed problem/failure mode.
-Root cause (if identified)
-Parts replaced (with part numbers if applicable)
-Tools and materials used.
-Corrective actions taken.

• Capture before-and-after conditions when applicable, including verification of restored function.
• Ensure timestamps, technician signatures/initials, and any required review or approval fields are completed.
• Update equipment history records to reflect all completed maintenance and repairs for audit traceability.
• Escalate recurring failures or significant findings to Facilities leadership for further action or investigation.
• Report follow-up needs for additional repairs, parts procurement, or engineering support.
• Assist in developing or improving job plans and PM instructions based on completed repair history and technician feedback.
• Maintain good CMMS housekeeping: close out completed work orders promptly and ensure outstanding tasks are accurately tracked.

Safety, Environmental & Emergency Support

• Handle hazardous and non-hazardous waste materials in accordance with RCRA and DOT guidelines.

Other Duties as Assigned

• Perform additional responsibilities as directed by management to support departmental or site objectives.
• Respond to evolving business needs, including tasks or assignments outside of standard duties, to ensure safe, compliant, and reliable operations.
• Support special projects, cross-functional initiatives, or operational priorities as deemed necessary by leadership. o Maintain flexibility and readiness to assist wherever needed to meet site performance, quality, or compliance requirements.

Functional Competencies

• Proficient in troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, pneumatic, and minor electrical systems in production/packaging lines.

• Can independently perform most corrective maintenance and change parts on tablet presses, coaters, blenders, fillers, labelers, and cartoners.
• Understands and interprets electrical and pneumatic schematics, sensor placement, and actuator control logic.
• Assists with equipment setup, alignment, and adjustment to ensure proper function and GMP compliance.
• Confidently uses CMMS to close out work orders, document repairs, and track part usage.
• Participates in execution and improvement of job plans and PM task lists.
• Applies root cause analysis techniques (e.g., 5 Whys, visual inspections, fault codes) during equipment failures.
• Collaborates with operations and quality teams to support line clearance and equipment readiness.
• Demonstrates understanding of GDP and cGMP expectations for maintenance documentation.

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.
• One will need to commute to all four Tampa locations on a daily basis

Requirements:

• HS Diploma or GED, preferred field of study: General Trades/Technical
• Minimum years of experience 2-5 years, preferred field of experience: Equipment Maintenance in GMP-regulated environment (SOPs, CMMS usage, and changeover procedures)

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