Maintenance Controls Technician III

Jubilant Life Sciences Ltd.; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

FSA/HSA

Life & AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Jubilant HollisterStier CMO in Spokane, WA, seeks a Maintenance Controls Technician III to oversee PLCs, electrical and mechanical tasks across the site. You will lead maintenance efforts, troubleshoot, and implement updates to ensure continuous operations in a GMP environment.

You will train peers, interpret schematics and participate in project wiring and installations. A strong background in PLCs, SAP and MS Office is expected, with travel and aseptic work required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.
• 4+ years related experience in process controls or maintenance.
• Experience with PLCs and control systems is needed.
• Ability to read construction and machine blueprints.
• Willingness to travel >10% and work in aseptic environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide PLC and controls troubleshooting, preventive maintenance and updates.
• Lead training and provide guidance to other maintenance technicians.
• Lead low voltage electrical troubleshooting and repairs in projects.
• Read and interpret blueprints, P&ID diagrams and electrical schematics.
• Support electrical projects and facility renovations as needed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Read blueprints

Lead experience

Report writing

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Two-year technical degree or technical certification with related experience

AAS Degree & Technical Certification

PLC training or degree

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Controls Technician III

Posting Start Date: 11/5/26

Job Description:

Jubilant HollisterStier CMO

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

AsSpokane’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 onsolving 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 tobuild 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, and providing 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:

Required:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• 4+ years related experience
• Microsoft Word
• Mechanical Aptitude; along with PLC duties the position will also provide mechanical maintenance support as directed by maintenance management.
• Manual Dexterity
• Read and understand construction and machine blue prints
• 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.

Preferred:

• AAS Degree & Technical Certification
• PLC training or degree
• Lead Experience, Pharmaceutical Experience, Regulated Industry Experience
• Advanced Vocational/Specialized Knowledge
• PLC Certified programming certifications

• Microsoft Excel

Working Environment:

• 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%
• Working in Aseptic Areas
• Exposure to Allergens
• Routine environment with simple rules and detailed instruct
• Managing conflict and influencing outcomes
• There will be latitude in the application of problem-solving strategies, but within the context of current industry practices and cGMP and with an appropriate level of input from senior level employees.

Location: Spokane, WA — On Site, Full Time

Shift: Weekend Days – Friday-Sunday + E/O Thursday – 6am-6pm

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

Hiring Wage: $40.85 – $55.28 + 12% shift differential, with opportunities for growth, promotion, and annual raises.

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:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

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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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.