Facilities Technician I — 1st Shift (GMP Maintenance)

American Regent, Inc.; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

American Regent, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform preventive maintenance, respond to repairs, and support facility operations in a GMP environment.

You will work with contractors, lead small projects under $10k, and ensure safety and compliance with cGMP, GDP and FDA requirements. Located in a regulated manufacturing setting, the role offers hands-on growth across electrical, mechanical, and building automation systems.

Qualifications

• H.S. diploma or GED required.
• Trade School/certification in a technical discipline preferred.
• 1-5 years of experience in maintenance in a manufacturing or lab environment preferred.
• Experience working in a Pharmaceutical or similar regulated industry preferred.
• Must be comfortable in the use of Microsoft Office Applications, including Microsoft Word, and Excel.
• Basic knowledge of CMMS (computerized maintenance management) systems.
• Basic knowledge of electrical systems and electronics.
• Basic understanding of pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical control systems such as PID Controllers, smart devices, programmers/communicators, and multimeters.
• Basic understanding of engineering principles as they apply to facility equipment.
• Basic knowledge of Building Automation Systems.
• Some background in troubleshooting mechanical and electrical control problems.
• Details oriented.
• Hands-on ability to isolate problems and identify root cause of issues.
• Ability to focus on problem at hand in systematic manner.
• Able to troubleshoot systems and instruments.
• Ability to clearly describe technical issues.
• Ability to clearly and neatly document work performed.
• Ability to follow PM procedures that clearly define required tasks.
• Working knowledge of OSHA safe work practices.
• Working understanding of cGMP, GDP, and FDA requirements as they apply to maintenance a plus.
• Ability to read P&ID’s, electrical drawings, and blueprints.
• Ability to work independently with some supervision.
• Good organizational, interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written).
• Comfortable working in production environment with multiple priorities.
• Able to work effectively as a team member.
• Able to juggle multiple tasks with supervisory guidance.
• Comfortable working in culture of performance that emphasizes responsiveness.
• Works to ensure that customer timelines are understood and met.
• Flexibility to work multiple shifts and off hours during shutdown plus some overtime.
• Must be able to read documents in Standard English such as Standard Operating Procedures, maintenance schedules and operating manuals.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• A. Perform Preventative Maintenance Tasks Follow written PM procedures. Accurately complete PM paperwork, including work orders and logbooks in accordance with existing company policies, procedures, Current Good Manufacturing Practices, health and safety requirements. Perform PM of all types of plant equipment including coordinating access to equipment working around customer’s needs.
• B. Execute Repairs Respond to customer requests and/or alarm conditions. Assess equipment failures/breakdowns, systematically identify problems, and restore to operation. Accurately document repair activities.
• C. Support Facility Operations Complete small facility projects (painting, light carpentry, drywall, lighting, etc) Coordinate with Site Service Providers (landscaping, snow removal, pest control, etc) Troubleshoot issues that arise.
• D. Contractor Support Support contractors performing tasks within building. Ensure that contractor employees follow company safety and cGMP standards. Oversee technical quality of work performed.
• E. Lead Small Projects Manage small (<$10K) projects to completion. Perform any other tasks/duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Teamwork

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

H.S. diploma or GED

Trade School/certification in a technical discipline

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Excel

Electrical drawings

Job description

American Regent, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform preventive maintenance, respond to repairs, and support facility operations in a GMP environment.

You will work with contractors, lead small projects under $10k, and ensure safety and compliance with cGMP, GDP and FDA requirements. Located in a regulated manufacturing setting, the role offers hands-on growth across electrical, mechanical, and building automation systems.