Maintenance mechanic

A leading pharmaceutical manufacturing facility is seeking an experienced Maintenance Mechanic / Facility Technician. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring production equipment, packaging machinery, and facility utilities run reliably, safely, and in strict compliance with FDA and cGMP regulations. Send updated resume to View email address on click.appcast.io

Key Responsibilities

• Equipment Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Diagnose, repair, and overhaul complex production and packaging machinery (granulation, tablet compression, coating, encapsulation, and inhaler/DPI systems). Resolve mechanical issues quickly during production runs to minimize downtime.
• Preventive Maintenance (PM): Execute routine PMs on process machinery and core utility equipment (boilers, chillers, air compressors, HVAC, purified water systems, and dust collectors). Complete machine setups and line changeovers between batch runs.
• cGMP Compliance & Logging: Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP). Accurately record all repairs, calibrations, and maintenance tasks in logbooks and CMMS tracking systems.
• Facility Upkeep & Safety: Maintain cleanroom standards, monitor environmental controls (humidity and room pressure), and adhere to OSHA safety guidelines, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: 2-5+ years of hands-on mechanical maintenance experience in a pharmaceutical, medical device, food manufacturing, or cGMP-regulated facility.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled with hand/power tools, mechanical setups, pneumatics, hydraulics, and basic electrical troubleshooting using multimeters.
• Schematics & Blueprints: Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams, and SOP manuals.
• Physical Capabilities: Able to lift 35-50 lbs, work on ladders/lifts, and wear required PPE (including cleanroom suits and respiratory protection when necessary).

salary: $62,000 - $81,000 per year
shift: Second
work hours: 3 PM - 11 PM
education: No Degree Required

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, and overhaul complex production and packaging machinery (including granulation, compression, coating, encapsulation, and dry powder inhaler/DPI systems).
• Resolve mechanical faults during operations (e.g., tablet weight variation, capping, sticking, or line jams) to minimize downtime.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, electronic, and hydraulic systems using schematics and technical diagrams.

Skills

• Maintenance
• General Maintenance
• Mechanical Maintenance

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 2 years
• Experience level: Experienced

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.