Maintenance Mechanic-1st Shift

Adecco US, Inc.; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K plan

Paid leave

Job summary

Adecco in Syracuse, NY is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to support pharmaceutical production equipment and facility systems in a GMP-regulated environment. The role focuses on preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and upgrades to ensure reliable operation and minimal downtime.

Candidates bring 3–5 years of maintenance experience in regulated settings, strong mechanical, electrical, and PLC skills, and the ability to work 1st shift (8:00 AM–4:30 PM) on four 10-hour days.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing, pharmaceutical, food production, or other regulated environment.
• Experience troubleshooting and working with PLCs preferred.
• Knowledge of electrical systems, motors, drives, controls, and instrumentation.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on production equipment and facility support systems.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and automated equipment.
• Install, modify, and commission manufacturing and facility equipment.
• Assist with the installation and startup of electrical systems and PLC-controlled equipment.
• Coordinate equipment downtime and repairs with production teams to minimize operational disruptions.
• Maintain detailed maintenance records, work orders, logs, and related documentation.
• Support facility improvement projects and equipment upgrades.
• Work with internal teams and external contractors to complete repairs and projects.
• Provide guidance, support, and training to team members as needed.
• Follow all safety procedures, GMPs, SOPs, and company policies.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical systems

PLC troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Maintenance Mechanic – Pharmaceutical Production & Facilities Maintenance (1st Shift)

Adecco is currently hiring for an experienced Maintenance Mechanic to support pharmaceutical production equipment and facility systems in a regulated manufacturing environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled maintenance professional with mechanical, electrical, and PLC troubleshooting experience who is looking to grow their career in the pharmaceutical industry.

Schedule & Pay

• 1st Shift: Typically four (4) 10-hour shifts per week

• Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

• Pay Rate: $25.00+ per hour based on experience

• Must be flexible to work alternate shifts or days as business needs require

• May be required to participate in a 24-hour on-call rotation and carry an electronic device for emergency call-ins

Position Overview

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving production equipment and facility systems to ensure reliable operation and minimal downtime. This role supports pharmaceutical manufacturing operations through preventative maintenance, equipment installations, repairs, and continuous improvement initiatives while adhering to GMP and safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on production equipment and facility support systems.

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and automated equipment.

• Install, modify, and commission manufacturing and facility equipment.

• Assist with the installation and startup of electrical systems and PLC-controlled equipment.

• Coordinate equipment downtime and repairs with production teams to minimize operational disruptions.

• Maintain detailed maintenance records, work orders, logs, and related documentation.

• Support facility improvement projects and equipment upgrades.

• Work with internal teams and external contractors to complete repairs and projects.

• Provide guidance, support, and training to team members as needed.

• Follow all safety procedures, GMPs, SOPs, and company policies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• 3-5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing, pharmaceutical, food production, or other regulated environment.

• Strong knowledge of industrial equipment, machinery, and facility systems.

• Experience troubleshooting and working with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) preferred.

• Knowledge of electrical systems, motors, drives, controls, and instrumentation.

• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous pharmaceutical manufacturing experience.

• Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

• Experience supporting automated production equipment.

• Experience with preventative maintenance programs and CMMS systems.

Pay Details: $25.00 to $30.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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