Maintenance Mechanic

Thorne; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k plan with employer matching

Gym membership reimbursement

Paid time off and training opportunities

Job summary

Thorne is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic in Summerville, SC to perform maintenance and repairs on production mechanical equipment. The ideal candidate will have 4 years of experience in manufacturing maintenance, preferably in pharmaceutical or food manufacturing.

The position offers competitive compensation along with 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision insurance, and 401k matching. Thorne values professional development and provides opportunities for training and career growth.

Qualifications

• 4 years of maintenance experience in manufacturing required.
• Experience in Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, or Food manufacturing preferred.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair production mechanical equipment.
• Coordinate with contractors for repairs and modifications.
• Ensure safety compliance and PPE requirements.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Computer proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical degree or certificate

Tools

Industrial equipment

Blueprints and diagrams

Job description

Maintenance Mechanic

Department: Maintenance

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Summerville, SC

Responsible for the maintenance and repair of all production mechanical equipment. Also responsible for facilities equipment and utilities, as directed.

This is a 2nd shift role and the schedule is Thursday through Saturday from 5pm to 5:30am onsite Summerville.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the maintenance, operation, and repair of all production related systems and equipment by ensuring all preventative maintenance is performed at the appropriate interval and is completed by the assigned due dates.
• Keep all equipment remaining in its designed and/or validated state at all times and maintain to maximize availability.
• Work is completed in accordance with SOPs and equipment manufacturer service guidelines.
• Promptly address mechanical breakdown issues, equipment adjustments, and equipment change outs.
• Maintain all assigned equipment areas in a constant state of inspection‑readiness, including cleanliness, safety, and compliance with cGMP requirements.
• Coordinate with contractors performing repairs, modifications, and installations of production equipment.
• Work with Production, Engineering, and Quality on new system installations or modifications.
• Assist in projects for facility modification, capacity expansion, and efficiency improvements.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of the Thorne facilities and maintenance equipment and demonstrate initiative to report damage or potential problems with equipment or grounds in a timely manner.
• Keep supervisor informed of project status and recognize the need to ask for help in order to achieve goals.
• Employee is at work as scheduled, starts work at the beginning of a shift, is on time to meetings, completes assigned tasks in a timely manner, and works overtime as required.
• Demonstrate initiative and job knowledge by suggesting ideas, discovering new and better ways of accomplishing goals and find innovative, well‑thought‑out solutions to problems.
• Demonstrate the ability to comply with all Thorne PPE requirements and safety protocols.
• Possess the skills and abilities to work autonomously while conducting routine maintenance tasks.
• Familiar with the handling, operation and safe use of all types of mechanical equipment including gearboxes, conveyor equipment, feeders, hammer mills, cranes, mechanical drives and assorted industrial equipment.
• Read and work from blueprints, sketches, charts, manuals, instruction books, diagrams and other information and instructions. Fill out reports and other necessary paperwork.
• Troubleshoot, dismantle, repair, assemble, inspect, test industrial equipment and machinery.
• Assist in warehouse parts and inventory control.

WHAT YOU NEED

• High school diploma or GED is required; technical degree or certificate is preferred. 4 years of maintenance experience in manufacturing maintenance is required; previous experience in Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, or Food manufacturing is preferred.
• Math Ability: add, subtract, multiply, divide in the units of measurement used in the Maintenance Department, using whole numbers and decimals.
• Reasoning Ability: discern that parts and tools are the correct ones for the tasks at hand during disassembly and assembly of machines.
• Computer and Technical Skills: use a computer to receive and submit work requests, document work, send/receive email, research parts, and complete basic calculations accurately.
• Develop and deliver on assigned objectives within requested timeframes.
• Possess good interpersonal skills and engage others in a positive manner.
• Possess strong attention to detail.
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Raise issues and concerns promptly.
• Document and present work in a clear and concise manner.
• Possess knowledge of the computers and software required to accomplish the responsibilities of the job.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive compensation
• 100% company‑paid medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage for employees
• Company‑paid short‑ and long‑term disability insurance
• Company‑paid life insurance
• 401k plan with employer matching contributions up to 4%
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Monthly allowance of Thorne supplements
• Paid time off, volunteer time off and holiday leave
• Training, professional development, and career growth opportunities