Maintenance Technician

Veranova; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 46,838 - 52,348; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

401(k) Plan

Tuition assistance

Mentorship opportunities

Job summary

Veranova is seeking a Maintenance Technician to repair, maintain, calibrate and install equipment to keep operations running smoothly across its sites. The role also covers facility upkeep and ensuring both locations are in good working order.

Responsibilities include supporting production flow, performing preventive maintenance, assisting with calibration, and advising on spare parts. Travel between sites is required and overtime may be necessary.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• One to two years’ experience in maintenance or facilities work is desired.
• Experience in maintaining HVAC systems is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of specialty chemicals / Pharmaceutical manufacturing and mechanical parts, equipment, tools, and supplies is preferred.
• Must be able to read, understand and comply with work instructions; assigned SOP’s and GMP guidelines; blueprints and vendor drawings.
• Must be able to maintain good relationships with co‑workers and internal customers.
• Overtime may be required to ensure production schedules are met.
• Travel between locations is required.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to production flow by minimizing downtime due to equipment or parts failures.
• Performs facility maintenance activities within site safety policies and contributes to facility appearance.
• Under the direction of the maintenance/facility leads, perform required tasks to ensure implementation of the preventive maintenance schedule.
• Assists with calibration activities as directed.
• Recommends replacement of equipment when necessary, and provides input to the critical spare part list, to be added to inventory.
• Assists in obtaining work permits, confined space issues, hot works, and line breaks.
• May perform other related duties as required.

Job description

At Veranova, we believe people are our most important asset, and we are dedicated to building the most talented workforce in our industry. Our commitment to uncompromising focus on quality, compliance, safety, and excellence in delivery shapes everything we do. We are not just looking for skills; we are seeking innovative individuals who have a mindset open to learning and growth, and a desire to make a difference.

Veranova is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for pharma and biotech customers. With deep technical expertise and impressive flexibility, we develop solutions and processes that support and accelerate innovation.

Join us on our mission to enable current and next‑generation therapeutics to improve and save the lives of patients.

Role Overview

The Maintenance Technician is a hands‑on position whose duties include assisting with repairing, maintaining, adjusting, calibrating and installing equipment to ensure proper operations. In addition, activities related to facility upkeep and maintaining the two sites in good working order.

Core Responsibilities

• Contributes to production flow by minimizing downtime due to equipment or parts failures.
• Performs facility maintenance activities within site safety policies and contributes to facility appearance.
• Under the direction of the maintenance/facility leads, perform required tasks to ensure implementation of the preventive maintenance schedule.
• Assists with calibration activities as directed.
• Recommends replacement of equipment when necessary, and provides input to the critical spare part list, to be added to inventory.
• Assists in obtaining work permits, confined space issues, hot works, and line breaks.
• May perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• One to two years’ experience in maintenance or facilities work is desired.
• Experience in maintaining HVAC systems is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of specialty chemicals / Pharmaceutical manufacturing and mechanical parts, equipment, tools, and supplies is preferred.
• Must be able to read, understand and comply with work instructions; assigned SOP’s and GMP guidelines; blueprints and vendor drawings.
• Must be able to maintain good relationships with co‑workers and internal customers.
• Overtime may be required to ensure production schedules are met.
• Physical requirements: regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands or arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear; climb ladders, reach, and kneel; lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally more than 100 pounds. Vision abilities include close, distance, and peripheral vision; color perception; and the ability to adjust focus.
• Travel between locations is required.

Salary and Benefits

The salary range for this role is $34–38/hr. This range represents a good‑faith estimate of the compensation we expect to offer for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as relevant experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity. In exceptional cases, compensation may exceed the stated range.

All full‑time employees are eligible to participate in our annual incentive bonus program. Bonus targets vary by career level and are based on individual and company performance.

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, access to mental health resources and wellness programs, generous PTO and holiday pay policies.
• Financial Wellness: Veranova is committed to fair and transparent compensation practices, a competitive base salary, eligibility for performance‑based bonuses, and an attractive 401(k) plan with company match. Salary ranges reflect the scope and expectations of the role, and are based on market data, internal equity, and role‑specific factors. Final compensation may vary depending on experience, skills, education, and business needs.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning through LinkedIn Learning, workshops, conferences, and mentorship. Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
• Inclusive Culture: At Veranova, an inclusive culture is integral to our values. We welcome people with diverse experiences and perspectives who share our mission to improve and save lives. Veterans, first responders, and those transitioning from military to civilian life bring valuable skills that strengthen our team.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Veranova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Veranova to provide equal employment access and opportunity to all persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, physical or mental disability, genetic information, citizenship, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Privacy and Data Protection

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