Associate Maintenance Technician

Brooksource; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 71,635,000 - 91,693,000; Full time

Job summary

Brooksource seeks an Associate Maintenance Technician to support manufacturing equipment and production operations in a highly automated pharmaceutical environment in Concord, NC. The role is ideal for recent grads, veterans, or those with mechanical and electrical aptitude who want to start a career in industrial maintenance.

You will work with experienced teams performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and line reliability improvements.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical diploma, or military training with hands-on maintenance experience.
• Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, or hydraulic systems.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting mindset and ability to use maintenance tools safely.
• Willingness to work in a manufacturing environment and learn GMP practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repair of production equipment and packaging lines.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and automated systems.
• Support line setups, changeovers, startup activities, and reliability improvements.
• Document tasks in maintenance management systems and follow GMP procedures.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting mindset

Hand tools / maintenance tools

Teamwork

Communication

Safety awareness

Willingness to learn

Rotating shift adaptability

Education

Associate degree

Technical diploma

Military training

Hands-on experience

Tools

Maintenance management software

PLC exposure

Conveyors, pumps, valves

Job description

Job Title: Associate Maintenance Technician (Parenteral Manufacturing Support)

Location: Concord, NC

Compensation: $25-32/hr

Overview

We are seeking an Associate Maintenance Technician to support manufacturing equipment and production operations in a highly automated pharmaceutical environment. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates, military veterans, trade school graduates, or individuals with mechanical and electrical aptitude looking to begin a career in industrial maintenance.

The Associate Maintenance Technician will work alongside experienced maintenance technicians, engineers, and operations teams to perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot equipment issues, and support production line reliability. The ideal candidate is hands-on, eager to learn, and interested in developing technical skills within a world-class manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the maintenance and repair of production, packaging, and manufacturing equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance activities on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and automated systems.
• Support troubleshooting efforts to identify and resolve equipment issues impacting production.
• Assist with equipment inspections, lubrication, parts replacement, and routine maintenance tasks.
• Work with senior technicians and engineers to improve equipment reliability and uptime.
• Support line setups, changeovers, and startup activities.
• Document maintenance activities accurately within maintenance management systems.
• Follow all safety procedures, GMP requirements, and standard operating procedures.
• Participate in root cause investigations and corrective action activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, efficiency, and equipment performance.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree, technical diploma, military training, or equivalent hands‑on experience in one of the following:
• Mechatronics
• Mechanical Technology
• Electrical Technology
• Manufacturing Technology
• HVAC Technology
• Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, or hydraulic systems.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting mindset.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to work in a manufacturing environment and learn new technologies.
• Ability to work a rotating 2-2-3 schedule, including day or night shifts.
• Basic computer skills and willingness to learn maintenance management software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship, co‑op, military, manufacturing, maintenance, or technician experience.
• Exposure to conveyors, motors, pumps, valves, sensors, compressors, or automated production equipment.
• Experience working in pharmaceutical, biotech, food and beverage, chemical, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance programs and equipment reliability concepts.
• Exposure to PLC‑controlled equipment and industrial automation systems.
• Understanding of GMP environments and quality‑driven manufacturing operations.

What You’ll Learn

• Industrial maintenance best practices
• Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting
• Preventive and predictive maintenance methodologies
• Equipment reliability and asset management
• Manufacturing and production operations
• GMP compliance and pharmaceutical manufacturing standards
• Continuous improvement and operational excellence practices
• Automated production equipment and controls fundamentals

This role provides a path into positions such as:

• Maintenance Technician
• Sr. Maintenance Technician
• Industrial Maintenance Technician
• Reliability Technician

Candidates who enjoy working with equipment, solving mechanical problems, and developing technical skills in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment are encouraged to apply.

Brooksource Engineering Services partners with leading manufacturing organizations to deliver engineering, maintenance, operational readiness, and technical talent solutions. Our consultants support critical production operations, reliability initiatives, process improvements, and equipment lifecycle activities across highly regulated industries.

Brooksource provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, disability, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.