MAINT TECHNICIAN I

JRS Pharma; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

JRS Pharma LP in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a qualified Maintenance Technician for the 3rd shift to maintain plant facilities and equipment in a GMP environment. The role demands hands-on electrical and mechanical maintenance, routine PM tasks, and strict adherence to safety and documentation standards.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent, technical certification, and experience with electrical troubleshooting, plant instrumentation/PLC, and use of hand and power tools.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Technical/trade school certification
• Electrical troubleshooting and use of electrical test equipment
• Use of hand and power tools; mechanical repairs

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain plant equipment and facilities
• Schedule and perform routine PM maintenance and lubrications
• Troubleshoot equipment and coordinate with vendors/contractors
• Maintain calibration and maintenance documentation
• Follow safe work practices and operate maintenance tools

Job description

About this position

JRS Pharma LP is seeking an experienced 3rd shift Maintenance Technician to join our growing U.S. Cedar Rapids, IA team as a key contributor to our maintenance operations. This role plays a vital part in ensuring the safe, efficient and precise maintenance team member to support our manufacturing excellence. The Maintenance Technician is responsible for ensuring equipment, machinery and facility systems operator safely, efficiently and reliably to support production goals. This position upholds JRS Pharma's commitment to precision, compliance and customer satisfaction while driving operational efficiency on the production floor.

At JRS Pharma, we take pride in turning natural, renewable resources into high-quality excipient solutions that advance global healthcare. Our warehouse and logistics teams are the backbone of this mission - ensuring our products are delivered with accuracy, care, and reliability. If you are a proactive, hands‑on leader who thrives in a dynamic manufacturing environment and is passionate about optimizing people, processes, and performance, we invite you to join our team.

JRS Pharma is a critical manufacturer of excipient products to the branded and generic drug, over‑the‑counter, and nutritional supplement industries. We offer a complete portfolio of formulation solutions for the global life science industry supported by Quality manufacturing and strong technical support. At JRS Pharma, we are dedicated to delivering sustainable and reliable products that meet the highest standards of performance and consistency. We prioritize employee safety and professional development, fostering a family culture of care and responsibility. Through strong corporate governance and a commitment to long‑term security and stability, we build lasting partnership with our employees, customers, suppliers, and communities.

JRS Pharma is division of the JRS Group. Founded in 1878, the JRS Group has over 140 years of history and services numerous industries across all major markets through extensive manufacturing operations, sales offices and R&D centers.

Requirements

Job title: Maintenance Technician

Work Location: JRS Pharma LP - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Division/Department: Maintenance

Reports to: Maintenance Manager

• Full‑time
• Nonexempt

Position Summary

The Maintenance Technician will perform all required maintenance of the plant facilities and equipment in accordance with all Regulatory Requirements and Good Manufacturing Practices in a safe, efficient manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain plant equipment and facilities.
• Schedule and perform routine PM maintenance and lubrications.
• Repair, calibrate and test plant equipment as required.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment.
• Coordinate and work with vendors and contractors when on‑site.
• Maintain records for calibration and maintenance work performed. Complete all required documentation.
• Participate in continued improvement initiative.
• Operate and maintain maintenance equipment and tools.
• Follow safe work practices to maintain safe working conditions.
• Clean building exteriors and grounds, assist in snow and ice removal.
• Assist in ordering and inventorying all necessary supplies and parts to perform required duties.
• Perform routine audits for maintenance and safety.
• Perform work in confined space.
• Perform duties while using a ladder.
• Execute other responsibilities and projects as required.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Technical/trade school certification
• Use of hand and power tools. Electrical troubleshooting and use of electrical test equipment. Perform mechanical repairs
• Minimum of 3-year electrical and mechanical maintenance in an industrial production environment? Instrumentation and DCS/PLC experience

Physical Requirements

• 24‑hour‑a‑day availability required
• Must be able to operate a forklift and be forklift certified
• Must be able to lift 60 pounds
• Must be able to wear a respirator and able to work at high altitudes
• Highly safety sensitive position.

Salary Information

$26.72 - $38.17Hourly Wage