Maintenance Tech (3rd Shift)

System One; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

System One seeks a Maintenance Technician for the 3rd shift in Bethlehem, PA to support overnight GMP manufacturing operations. The role focuses on equipment troubleshooting, repairs, preventive maintenance, and production support in a regulated environment.

The ideal candidate thrives in a hands-on, independent overnight team, addressing work orders, diagnosing issues, and ensuring safe, efficient production with compliance to GMP practices.

Qualifications

• Industrial maintenance experience in pharma/chemical/manufacturing environments.
• Hands-on troubleshooting, diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining industrial equipment.
• Basic electrical, motor control, and instrumentation troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial manufacturing and packaging equipment.
• Perform mechanical repairs on pumps, agitators, gearboxes, motors, valves, heat exchangers, and other rotating equipment.
• Diagnose basic electrical, motor, and instrumentation issues.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Respond to maintenance work orders from operations/maintenance teams.
• Follow OSHA safety standards and GMP procedures.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Mechanical troubleshooting

Independent work

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician (3rd Shift)
Location: Bethlehem, PA (Onsite)
Schedule: 3rd Shift: Monday PM – Friday PM, 10:00PM – 6:30AM
Employment Type: Direct Hire / Permanent
Pay: $36.00/hour base + 10% ($3.60) night shift differential
Estimated Annual Earnings: $82,368
Bonus Eligible: 4-6% of annual wages

Overview

We are seeking a Maintenance Technician for 3rd Shift to support overnight operations for a pharmaceutical and chemical manufacturing company in Bethlehem, PA. This is a permanent, direct-hire opportunity focused on equipment troubleshooting, repairs, preventive maintenance, and production support within a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on, self-motivated technician who can work independently in a smaller overnight team, respond to maintenance work orders, troubleshoot equipment issues, and help ensure safe, efficient, and uninterrupted production operations.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial manufacturing and packaging equipment
• Perform mechanical repairs on pumps, agitators, gearboxes, motors, valves, heat exchangers, and other rotating equipment
• Diagnose basic electrical, motor, and instrumentation issues
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance
• Respond to equipment issues and maintenance work orders from operations/maintenance teams
• Replace/repair bearings, shafts, gears, mechanical seals, and related components
• Maintain piping systems (cutting, threading, soldering, installation)
• Perform calibration checks/adjustments on scales, flow meters, and process instruments
• Support packaging equipment troubleshooting in cleanroom environments
• Assist with packaging line changeovers and equipment conversions
• Follow OSHA safety standards and GMP procedures

Qualifications

• Industrial maintenance experience in pharmaceutical, chemical, manufacturing, or similar production environments
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting, diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining industrial equipment
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills, including pumps, motors, gearboxes, valves, piping, and other rotating equipment
• Basic electrical, motor control, and instrumentation troubleshooting capabilities
• Experience performing preventive maintenance, corrective repairs, and responding to equipment breakdowns in a production environment
• Ability to work independently, prioritize maintenance requests, and support overnight production operations
• Experience in a GMP-regulated environment preferred, but not required

Company Information

System One, and its subsidiaries including Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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