Maintenance Technician

SGS Consulting; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Consulting is seeking a skilled maintenance technician for our Hartford, CT site to perform cGMP mechanical maintenance, calibrations, and instrument installations.

You will lead repairs, conduct calibrations to NIST traceability, and manage work orders while training peers and supporting safety and quality programs. Flexibility for weekend work is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with 2+ years in equipment, electrical, and/or instrumentation maintenance.
• Familiarity with GMP fundamentals and basic computer skills.
• Associate degree in science or technical discipline preferred.
• Experience in a Pharmaceutical cGMP manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience with DeltaV Production Control System preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain facility cGMP mechanical equipment following documented procedures.
• Lead complex mechanical repairs and perform instrument calibrations.
• Perform Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) activities supporting upgrades and maintenance.
• Initiate, complete, and close scheduled and on-demand work orders.
• Train other technicians on new equipment and system upgrades.
• Assist operational staff with troubleshooting and equipment problem solving.
• Participate in department and safety meetings.
• Continuously improve technical skills through training and educational opportunities.
• Perform calibrations in compliance with site policies and traceability to NIST standards.
• Conduct preventive and predictive maintenance on production and utility equipment.
• Install, specify, and calibrate process instrumentation and laboratory devices.
• Troubleshoot and repair instrumentation and automation systems.
• Read and interpret equipment schematics, logic diagrams, and engineering drawings.
• Use calibration tools and equipment safely and effectively.
• Maintain accurate documentation of calibration and maintenance activities.
• Be available to work flexible schedules, including occasional 2nd shifts, split shifts, and weekends as required.

Skills

Hands-on mechanic

Maintenance

Instrumentation

Calibration

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

LOTO

cGMP

Electrical experience

DeltaV

Reading schematics

Documentation

Excel

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree in Science or technical discipline (Preferred)

Pharmaceutical cGMP experience (Preferred)

Tools

DeltaV

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintain facility cGMP mechanical equipment following documented operational procedures.
• Lead complex mechanical repairs and perform instrument calibrations.
• Perform Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) activities supporting facility project upgrades and routine maintenance.
• Initiate, complete, and close scheduled and on-demand work orders.
• Train other technicians on new equipment and system upgrades.
• Assist operational staff with troubleshooting and equipment problem solving.
• Participate in department and safety meetings.
• Continuously improve technical skills through training and educational opportunities.
• Perform calibrations in compliance with site policies and procedures, ensuring traceability to NIST standards.
• Conduct preventive and predictive maintenance on production and utility equipment.
• Install, specify, and calibrate process instrumentation and laboratory devices.
• Troubleshoot and repair instrumentation and automation systems.
• Read and interpret equipment schematics, logic diagrams, and engineering drawings.
• Use calibration tools and equipment safely and effectively.
• Maintain accurate documentation of calibration and maintenance activities.
• Be available to work flexible schedules, including occasional 2nd shifts, split shifts, and weekends as required.

Skills:

• Strong hands-on mechanical ability.
• Equipment, electrical, and/or instrumentation maintenance.
• Instrument calibration.
• Preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Mechanical troubleshooting.
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO).
• cGMP/GMP environment knowledge.
• Electrical experience (basic wiring preferred).
• DeltaV Production Control System (preferred).
• Process instrumentation.
• Automation systems.
• Ability to read equipment schematics, logic diagrams, and engineering drawings.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to lift more than 50 lbs and work with personal protective equipment.
• Flexibility to work outside standard day shift hours and weekends.

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma with 2+ years of experience in equipment, electrical, and/or instrumentation maintenance.
• Computer skills and familiarity with GMP fundamentals.
• Associate degree in Science or a technical discipline (Preferred).
• Experience in a Pharmaceutical cGMP manufacturing environment (Preferred).
• Experience with DeltaV Production Control System (Preferred).
• Manufacturing certificate holders, trade school graduates, and candidates from automotive, facilities, or retail maintenance backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
• Entry-level candidates with strong mechanical aptitude, curiosity, and motivation will also be considered.