Maintenance Controls Tech III

Jubilant HollisterStier CMO; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 5,451,000 - 7,376,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

FSA/HSA

Life Insurance

AD&D

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Jubilant HollisterStier is seeking a Maintenance Controls Tech III to oversee production equipment controls (PLCs) and electrical/mechanical projects, providing lead support in preventive maintenance, updates, and installation.

The role requires strong PLC knowledge, blueprints reading, low voltage work, and collaboration with maintenance and engineering teams. Benefits start day one and a clear path for growth.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• AAS Degree and Technical Certification preferred.
• PLC training or degree preferred.
• 4+ years related experience required.
• Microsoft Word experience required.
• Mechanical Aptitude; PLC duties with maintenance experience.
• Manual Dexterity required.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints.
• Two-year technical degree with 5–10 years of experience in process controls or applications.
• Lead Experience, Pharmaceutical/Regulated Industry Experience preferred.
• Advanced Vocational/Specialized Knowledge preferred.
• Microsoft Excel experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide controls expertise on PLCs, loop control equipment, VFDs, chart recorders and I/O devices.
• Train and provide guidance to other maintenance technicians.
• Lead low voltage (<480V) electrical troubleshooting and repairs.
• Read and understand blueprints, P&ID diagrams and electrical schematics.
• Understand DC/AC circuits and motor control for troubleshooting.
• Use MS Office; SAP experience desired.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Reading blueprints

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Train others

Manual dexterity

Communication

Low voltage work

Electrical troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

AAS Degree & Technical Certification

PLC training or degree

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join a Leader in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing — And Build What’s Next

As Spokane’s Largest Manufacturing Company, Jubilant HollisterStier LLC is a well-established force in the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries, providing a complete range of manufacturing services that support lifechanging medicines around the world.

We are nationally recognized for our expertise in producing sterile injectable vials and lyophilized products, and our Allergy business is a global leader in allergenic extracts that support treatments for allergies and asthma. Jubilant HollisterStier is proudly part of the global, Jubilant Pharma family. established force in the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries, providing a complete range of manufacturing services that support lifechanging medicines around the world.

For the Builders, Innovators, and Doers — This Is Your Place

If you are someone who thrives on solving complex problems, improving systems, and building real solutions, you’ll feel at home here. At Jubilant HollisterStier, your ideas matter — and your impact is felt globally.

Why builders choose us:

• Immediate impact: Your work directly supports essential medicines and allergenic therapies used worldwide.


• Benefits start on day one: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Life, AD&D, and Disability benefits begin immediately because your well‑being shouldn’t have a waiting period.


• A career you can grow: We provide opportunities for growth, promotion, and annual raises, with midpoint compensation reserved for high performance and longevity.


• A culture of improvement: We value people who thrive on continuous improvement, innovation, and hands on contribution.


• A stable industry leader: Backed by Jubilant Pharma, we pair long term stability with forward looking innovation.

If you want to build something meaningful with a team that values your drive, skills, and ideas — you belong here.

Job Description:

The Maintenance Controls Tech III holds a general responsibility for production equipment throughout the manufacturing facility with regard to all controls (including PLCs), electrical/mechanical projects and repairs. The technician will provide lead support in various Maintenance tasks related to preventive maintenance, updating, repairing, optimizing and installing existing and new equipment. The technician will also support electrical projects initiated by Maintenance work orders, Maintenance Management or Project Engineering Personnel.

• Provide controls expertise on programmable logic controllers (PLCs), loop control equipment, variable frequency drives, chart recorders and operator interface devices. These devices may be used in sterilizers, lyophilizers, filling machines, air handlers, chillers, vial cappers, etc. Responsibilities include troubleshooting and repairs, performance of preventive maintenance, provide programming changes when required.


• Communicate controller programming information to others in an informative way to support troubleshooting and investigations. Individual must be able to train and provide detailed guidance to other maintenance technicians, and to be able to complete tasks with minimal supervision from the maintenance management and engineering staff.


• Will be required to lead low voltage (<480V) electrical troubleshooting and repairs while providing support for facility renovations, equipment installations, maintenance work orders, etc.


• Read and understand construction and machine blue prints, including machine drawings, building construction floor plans, P&ID diagrams, electrical drawings, schematics for pneumatic, gas supply, vacuum and high pressure piping systems.


• Understand DC, AC circuits, motor control and measuring techniques to aid in troubleshooting.


• Computer skills to include Microsoft Office suite proficiency, software installation and upgrades, basic computer repair, and a basic understanding of computer networking. Previous experience with SAP desired.


• Responsible for understanding the proper use of engineering and maintenance documentation, which is required under cGMPs. Examples include the Maintenance Work Order System, Critical Backups, Change Request System, SOP documentation, Validation documentation, etc.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required


• AAS Degree & Technical Certification preferred


• PLC training or degree preferred


• 4+ years related experience required


• Microsoft Word experience required


• Mechanical Aptitude; along with PLC duties the position will also provide mechanical maintenance support as directed by maintenance management.


• Manual Dexterity required


• Ability to read and understand construction and machine blue prints required


• The incumbent must possess the knowledge typically attained through successful completion of a two year degree in a technical discipline or a technical certification with 5 to 10 years of practical experience in a process controls or applications type position. This includes the ability to write complex and detailed reports to document work completed.


• Lead Experience, Pharmaceutical Experience, Regulated Industry Experience preferred


• Advanced Vocational/Specialized Knowledge preferred


• Microsoft Excel experience preferred


• Basic exchange of information


• Subject to detailed instructions / established routines


• Subject to practices/well defined policy, management reviews results after the fact


• The PLC Maintenance Technician will be involved in multiple projects, work-orders and PMs requiring careful planning to assure completion of tasks in order of their priority. This position will allow the candidate freedom to schedule how they spend their time within the work schedules and deadlines.


• Provides analysis, diagnosis or production tasks which noticeably impact end results


• In the maintenance support role, the candidate will influence corrective decisions and provide critical support to ensure that goals are met.

Vision Requirements:

• 20/30 Near-Point Corrected Vision

Other Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift 60 pounds unassisted


• Exposure to Allergens


• Pushing


• Pulling


• Twisting


• Job work will require the Technician to move throughout the facility on an as needed basis.


• The maintenance technician shall be able to achieve and maintain aseptic gown certification for working/troubleshooting in aseptic manufacturing environments.


• Travel >10%

Shift:

Fri-Sun and every other Thu 6am – 6pm

Compensation & Benefits That Start on Day One — Because Your Well Being Matters

Hiring Wage: $39.57 – 53.54hr + 12% shift differential Depending on experience, with opportunity for growth, promotion and annual raises. Midpoint and above is reserved for employees who have longevity with Jubilant HollisterStier and consistently exhibit outstanding performance over a period of time in the role

At Jubilant HollisterStier, we don’t believe in waiting periods. From the moment you join us, you and your family have access to a full suite of benefits designed to support your health, stability, and long-term success.

Starting on your first day, you receive:

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Accounts (HSA)


• Life & AD&D Insurance


• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance


• Employee Assistance Program

Unlock Your Potential

We are committed to enhancing value for customers and stakeholders by delivering innovative and economically efficient solutions, always with care for the environment and society.

Jubilant HollisterStier is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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