Equipment Maintenance Technician II - 12 Hour Shift

Lonza; Tampa (FL); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Retirement options

Job summary

Lonza in Tampa, FL is seeking an Equipment Maintenance Technician II for our OSD manufacturing environment. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production and packaging equipment, ensure reliability, and support changeovers.

This role requires 2–5 years of hands-on maintenance experience, familiarity with CMMS, and knowledge of GDP/cGMP. You will work a 12-hour night shift, collaborate with operations and quality, and contribute to safe, compliant operations.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of hands-on maintenance experience in manufacturing.
• Strong troubleshooting across mechanical, pneumatic, and minor electrical systems.
• Ability to read mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic diagrams.
• Experience performing equipment changeovers, setups, and repairs.
• Familiarity with CMMS for work orders and documentation.
• Understanding of GDP and cGMP in maintenance activities.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment.
• Troubleshoot issues using diagrams and OEM guidance.
• Support changeovers, setups, and validation checks.
• Inspect, repair, and replace belts, bearings, seals, actuators.
• Document work in CMMS following GDP.
• Collaborate with operations and quality to reduce downtime.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Pneumatic systems

Electrical basics

Reading diagrams

Equipment changeovers

GDP & cGMP

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Equipment Maintenance Technician II

Location: Tampa, FL

12hr Night Shift

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. While we work in science, there's no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that's the kind of work we want to be part of.

As an Equipment Maintenance Technician II, you'll support the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of production and packaging equipment within our regulated oral solid dose (OSD) manufacturing environment. You'll help ensure equipment reliability so we can meet production goals and deliver high‑quality products to patients.

What you will get:

Below is a comprehensive summary of the benefits package we offer:

• Performance-related bonus.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) matching plan.
• Life insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Retirement options, where applicable.

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including the successful candidate's qualifications, skills, experience, and job‑related knowledge.

What you will do:

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production and packaging equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and minor electrical issues using tools, diagrams, and OEM guidance.
• Support equipment changeovers, setups, and functional checks before production runs.
• Inspect, repair, and replace mechanical components such as belts, bearings, seals, and actuators.
• Conduct basic electrical support including sensors, switches, and signal connections.
• Document all work in the CMMS following Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Partner with operations and quality teams to reduce downtime and support root‑cause investigations.

What we are looking for:

• 2-5 years of hands‑on experience in equipment maintenance, preferably in a GMP or manufacturing environment.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across mechanical, pneumatic, and minor electrical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical, or pneumatic diagrams.
• Experience performing equipment setups, adjustments, and component‑level repairs.
• Familiarity with CMMS systems for work order execution and documentation.
• Understanding of GDP and cGMP principles related to maintenance activities.
• High attention to safety, quality, and detail in a fast‑paced production environment.

Every day, Lonza's products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.

People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.

Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.