Pharmaceutical Maintenance Mechanic

Pharmaceutical Maintenance Mechanic Role

Catalent's Greenville, North Carolina site is a major oral solid dose development and manufacturing campus, delivering end-to-end, turnkey solutions from formulation development through commercial manufacturing and packaging. The site specializes in oral solid dosage forms, supported by integrated formulation expertise, comprehensive analytical services, and scalable manufacturing capabilities designed to support both commercial products and potent or targeted therapies, including orphan drugs. Backed by more than $100 million in recent investments, the Greenville operation features fit-for-scale infrastructure, potent handling capabilities, and a strong regulatory track record, making it a critical part of Catalent's global network for advancing complex oral drug programs from development to market.

Position Summary

We have an opportunity for a Pharmaceutical Maintenance Mechanic to join our team. In this role, you will perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment to ensure smooth operations. You will support preventive maintenance, equipment setup, and production readiness while maintaining compliance with safety and regulatory standards. This position offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment where attention to detail and technical skills are key to success.

Shift: Monday- Friday, Overnight Shift Location: Grenville, NC 100% Onsite

The Role

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment.
• Utilize a computerized work order system to track maintenance activities and repairs.
• Troubleshoot and repair malfunctioning equipment, including replacing defective parts.
• Provide process support and equipment setup for the onboarding and commissioning of new production equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

The Candidate

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 1 year of maintenance, mechanical, manufacturing, or other relevant technical experience; industrial or pharmaceutical manufacturing experience preferred.

Preferred Skills & Background

• Basic knowledge of mechanical systems, troubleshooting techniques, and preventive maintenance practices.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow technical procedures, work instructions, drawings, and equipment documentation.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to accurately document work in maintenance systems and records.
• Familiarity with cGMP, FDA-regulated, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Understanding of workplace safety requirements, including safe work practices, lockout/tagout, and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and a willingness to learn new equipment and maintenance processes.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a cross-functional team in a manufacturing environment.

Why You Should Join Catalent

• Positive and fast-paced working environment focusing on continually improving processes to remain innovative and dynamic.
• Competitive Paid Time Off plus 8 paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective day one of employment.
• Tuition Reimbursement support to finish your degree or earn a new one.
• Site-based Employee Engagement activities such as Music Bingo, Puppy Supply Donation Program, Halloween Costume Contests, Pumpkin Painting, and more.
• Employee Resource Groups focusing on Diversity and Inclusion.
• Environmentally friendly, community engagement green initiatives including regular participation in Highway Clean-up.
• Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process with potential for career growth on an expanding team.
• WellHub program to promote overall physical and mental wellness including onsite fitness center.
• Perkspot offers exclusive or private discounts from approximately 900+ merchants in a wide array of categories.

Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference.

Personal initiative. Dynamic pace. Meaningful work.

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Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.