Maintenance Tech II — GMP-Pharma, PLCs & Equipment

Applied Laboratories, Inc.; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Laboratories, Inc. in Columbus, Indiana is seeking a Senior Maintenance Technician (1st shift) to ensure reliability and regulatory compliance of pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment.

The role requires hands-on expertise in mechanical systems, electrical controls, troubleshooting, and safety. You will perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on filling lines, packaging, HVAC, and utilities; maintain PLCs and instrumentation; support audits and quality systems; and

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certification in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial Maintenance, or related field.
• 5+ years of maintenance experience in a regulated manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on pharmaceutical production equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Maintain and service control systems including PLCs, sensors, motors, drives, and instrumentation.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts to minimize downtime.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and ensure GMP-compliant operations.

Skills

Strong troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Communication and teamwork

Detail-oriented

Education

Associate degree or technical certification in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial Maintenance, or related field

Tools

CMMS systems

Electrical schematics reading

P&IDs reading

Job description

Applied Laboratories, Inc. in Columbus, Indiana is seeking a Senior Maintenance Technician (1st shift) to ensure reliability and regulatory compliance of pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment.

The role requires hands-on expertise in mechanical systems, electrical controls, troubleshooting, and safety. You will perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on filling lines, packaging, HVAC, and utilities; maintain PLCs and instrumentation; support audits and quality systems; and