Facilities Suite & Elastomer Maintenance Mechanic, Level III (Night Shift)

Lonza; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses

401(k) matching plan

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Agile career and dynamic working culture

Job summary

Lonza in Portsmouth, NH is seeking a Facilities Suite & Elastomer Maintenance Mechanic, Level III for the night shift (6pm-6am). This role supports the Engineering Services group through maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and 5–10 years of mechanical maintenance experience. Benefits include competitive salary, 401(k) matching, and comprehensive insurance.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in mechanical maintenance.
• Ability to use hand tools safely and effectively.
• Willingness to learn to read complex mechanical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Supports the Engineering Services group by performing daily checks and operating Direct and Indirect Maintenance equipment.
• Executes preventative maintenance practices for manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshoots and repairs manufacturing equipment and systems.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Use of hand tools

Basic computer skills

Understanding mechanical drawings

Standard Operating Procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Facilities Suite & Elastomer Maintenance Mechanic, Level III (Night Shift)

Location

Portsmouth, NH. The shift schedule is from 6pm-6am each week: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and every other Saturday (8 hours overtime every other week and 20% pay differential for the Night Shift).

The Facilities Suite & Elastomer Maintenance Mechanic Level III supports the Engineering Services group by performing daily checks and operating Direct and Indirect Maintenance equipment. This mid-level role involves assisting higher-level mechanics with repairs, documenting all work in electronic and written forms to meet Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards, and working in a fast-paced, safety-oriented team environment.

Responsibilities

• Supports the Engineering Services group by performing daily checks and operating Direct and Indirect Maintenance equipment.
• Assists higher-level mechanics with repairs.
• Documents all work in electronic and written forms to meet Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards.
• Executes preventative maintenance practices for manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshoots and repairs manufacturing equipment and systems.
• Maintains maintenance areas to ensure audit readiness at all times.
• Keeps training status current for all job‑related requirements.
• Uses CMMS functions to document maintenance activities accurately.
• Collaborates with Reliability & Engineering teams on projects and repairs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to use hand tools safely and effectively.
• 5–10 years of experience in mechanical maintenance.
• Willingness to learn to read complex mechanical drawings.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures consistently.
• Working knowledge of shop math and ability to read and write clearly.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• 401(k) matching plan.
• Competitive compensation programs that reward high performance.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Agile career and dynamic working culture.
• Inclusive and ethical workplace.

About Lonza

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.