Maintenance Technician

Piramal Pharma Ltd; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Piramal Pharma Ltd in Lexington is seeking a Maintenance Technician to ensure safe, efficient operations by troubleshooting, repairing, and performing preventative maintenance on equipment in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. You will document readings, update procedures, and coordinate with supervisors and contractors to stay compliant with GMP and safety standards. A 2–4 year background in industrial maintenance is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; advanced technical certification preferred.
• 2–4 years’ experience in industrial maintenance at a manufacturing facility (cGMP a plus).

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Perform routine checks, record readings, and maintain calibration records under GMP guidelines.
• Coordinate with Maintenance Supervisor and contractors; ensure work follows procedures.
• Maintain and update maintenance procedures; order spare parts via inventory system.
• Complete maintenance requests for regulated and unregulated systems.
• Identify improvements to meet OSHA, ISPE or FDA guidelines.

Skills

Hand tools

Power tools

GMP documentation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Advanced technical certification

Tools

Testing equipment

Inventory management system

Job description

Job Description

Job Overview

The Maintenance Technician ensures safe, efficient, and continuous operations by troubleshooting, repairing, and performing preventative maintenance on equipment in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

Reporting Structure

This position reports to the Maintenance Supervisor

Key Responsibilities

• Uses hand tools, power tools and delicate testing equipment in performance of duties


• Completes basic maintenance procedures with minimal supervision


• Complete complex Maintenance with limited supervision


• Completes maintenance request work orders for regulated and un-regulated systems


• Performs routine checks/inspection routes. Records equipment readings and changes chart paper.


• Effective documentation of Preventive Maintenance and Calibration under the GMP, development and research umbrella


• Complete Equipment Activation following established procedure


• Schedule self-performed work assigned at beginning of month and due by end of month


• Schedules and escorts contractors through facility for routine deliveries or inspections. Ensuring they complete activities per procedure or agreements


• Recommend facility improvements to meet OSHA safety, ISPE or FDA guidelines


• Creation of maintenance procedures, and updating existing procedures to match best practices and lessons learned


• Identifies and orders spare or replacement parts for equipment utilizing inventory management system.


• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, advanced technical certification preferred


• 2-4 years’ experience in industrial maintenance supporting a manufacturing facility, preferably in a cGMP related environment