Maintenance Mechanic

Safetec of America, Inc; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Safetec of America, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic in Buffalo, NY to support production and facility equipment through preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs.

The role aims to minimize downtime, ensure safety, and maintain GMP compliance across packaging and blending lines. You will diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues, perform repairs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve equipment reliability and performance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic knowledge.
• Able to read and interpret manuals, schematics, and drawings.
• Experience in GMP/pharma environment.
• Commitment to safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventive maintenance and emergency repairs on packaging and blending equipment.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues.
• Repair and rebuild equipment components to ensure optimal performance and minimize downtime.
• Assess machinery performance and identify root causes of equipment failures.
• Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the maintenance shop and tools.
• Support manufacturing with equipment changeovers.
• Execute preventive maintenance tasks on production and facility equipment to support efficiency and safety.
• Collaborate with production and cross-functional teams to improve equipment reliability and performance.
• Maintain records of repairs, inspections, and equipment performance.
• Monitor and manage spare parts inventory to ensure the availability of critical components.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, OSHA, FDA, and company safety regulations.
• Maintain a safe work environment and adhere to all standard operating procedures.
• Assist with special projects and manufacturing initiatives as needed.

Skills

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Mechanical aptitude

Job description

Safetec of America, Inc. has been a trusted source of infection control, first-aid, and compliance products for over 30 years. We are a local, family-owned, OTC pharmaceutical manufacturing company with a reputation for retaining employees because we treat them like family. We are seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to support the performance and reliability of our production and facility equipment through preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs. This role plays a key part in minimizing downtime, ensuring safety and compliance, and keeping our operations running smoothly.

Monday - Friday 7:00 am to 3:30 pm

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventive maintenance and emergency repairs on packaging and blending equipment
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues
• Repair and rebuild equipment components to ensure optimal performance and minimize downtime
• Assess machinery performance and identify root causes of equipment failures
• Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the maintenance shop and tools
• Support manufacturing with equipment changeovers
• Execute preventive maintenance tasks on production and facility equipment to support efficiency and safety
• Collaborate with production and cross-functional teams to improve equipment reliability and performance
• Maintain records of repairs, inspections, and equipment performance
• Monitor and manage spare parts inventory to ensure the availability of critical components
• Ensure compliance with GMP, OSHA, FDA, and company safety regulations
• Maintain a safe work environment and adhere to all standard operating procedures
• Assist with special projects and manufacturing initiatives as needed

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in industrial maintenance, preferably in a manufacturing or packaging environment
• Strong mechanical aptitude with working knowledge of electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
• Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair a wide range of equipment issues
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and equipment drawings
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality
• Experience working in a GMP-regulated or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment