Maintenance Technician

Pfizer; Sanford (NC); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Pfizer seeks a skilled Maintenance Engineer in Sanford, NC, to manage maintenance and reliability engineering activities for utilities systems and production equipment. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in mechanical and electrical systems along with excellent communication skills. Join us in making medicines available to patients efficiently and safely.

Benefits

401(k) plan with company matching contributions

Paid vacation and personal days

Health benefits including dental and vision coverage

Relocation assistance may be available

Referral bonus eligibility

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in maintenance and reliability.
• Ability to execute simple to complex maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage maintenance and reliability engineering activities.
• Perform troubleshooting and repairs of production equipment.
• Coordinate with production personnel to minimize downtime.

Skills

Maintenance tasks

Communication

Problem-solving

Mathematics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in industrial maintenance technology

Job description

locations United States - North Carolina - Sanford

time type Full time

posted on Posted Yesterday

job requisition id 4936262

Whether you are involved in the design and development of manufacturing processes for products or supporting maintenance and reliability, engineering is vital to making sure customers and patients have the medicines they need, when they need them. Working with our innovative engineering team, you'll help bring medicines to the world even faster by imagining what’s possible and taking action.

What You Will Achieve

Working with Pfizer’s dynamic engineering team, you will play a critical part in managing the maintenance and reliability engineering activities involving the redesign, maintenance, and repair of utilities systems, buildings, and production/non-production equipment.

Your prior work experience and ability to apply your breadth of knowledge will help you adapt the standard methods and procedures. You will help us identify required delivery and process improvements that drive increased efficiency, throughput and quality. You will arrive at decisions on which methods and procedures are the best fit for different work situations.

It is your hard work and dedication that will make Pfizer ready to achieve new milestones and help patients across the globe.

How You Will Achieve It

Manage own time, professional development, and accountable for own results.

Prioritize own workflow and assist in prioritizing the workflow of less-experienced colleagues.

Make useful recommendations regarding improved machine performance.

Follow safety procedures, recommended practices, job safety analysis (JSA), safe work permits and comply with plant safety programs at all times.

Coordinate/communicate maintenance activities with production personnel to minimize downtime.

Know general shop safety practices, including handling and storage of potentially dangerous equipment.

Ensure utility activities comply with standard operating procedures (SOPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (also see cGMP) and other related regulatory practices.

Read and follow equipment schematics, blueprints logic diagrams and engineering drawings.

Perform troubleshooting/repairs of production and facility equipment without supervision.

If qualified, assist/use electrical testing equipment including multi-meters, clamp-on current meters, meggers etc. in a safe manner.

Analyze equipment and line problems and implement resolutions.

Work with other technicians in the intricacies of assigned machinery and equipment.

Provide continuous improvement ideas for control systems to enhance equipment performance, and complete related corrective maintenance when required.

Utilize our CMMS (EAMS) to document repairs/maintenance or work performed and to book all labor.

Have the capability to perform independently or with a team.

Utilize building management systems, Delta V/Continuum, for monitoring and operation of plant utilities/production equipment.

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)

High School Diploma or GED

6+ years of experience

Knowledge of basic mathematics

Knowledge of the general trades, that is, construction, electrical, machine shop

Possess skill to understand and execute simple to complex maintenance task for mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and automated systems

Computer skills, good written and verbal English communication skills

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)

Pharmaceutical and/or Bio-Pharmaceutical experience and knowledge of {Current} Good Manufacturing Practices {part of cGxP} operations

Associate’s degree in industrial maintenance technology or related field of study with minimum of 4 years relative experience

Physical / Mental requirements

Must have the ability to walk long distances, stand for extended periods, lift at least 50lbs, sit for extended periods, twist, squat, bend, work at floor level and be able to use a computer for extended periods.

Non-Standard work schedule, travel or environment requirements

Must be able to work a rotating schedule including 12-hour nights, days, weekends and holidays.

Must be comfortable with wearing captive gowning when required to enter classified areas.

Other Job Details

Last day to apply: July 8th, 2025

Use Your Power for Purpose

Whether you are involved in the design and development of manufacturing processes for products or supporting maintenance and reliability, engineering is vital to making sure customers and patients have the medicines they need, when they need them. Working with our innovative engineering team, you'll help bring medicines to the world even faster by imagining what’s possible and taking action.

What You Will Achieve

Working with Pfizer’s dynamic engineering team, you will play a critical part in managing the maintenance and reliability engineering activities involving the redesign, maintenance, and repair of utilities systems, buildings, and production/non-production equipment.

Your prior work experience and ability to apply your breadth of knowledge will help you adapt the standard methods and procedures. You will help us identify required delivery and process improvements that drive increased efficiency, throughput and quality. You will arrive at decisions on which methods and procedures are the best fit for different work situations.

It is your hard work and dedication that will make Pfizer ready to achieve new milestones and help patients across the globe.

How You Will Achieve It

• Manage own time, professional development, and accountable for own results.

• Prioritize own workflow and assist in prioritizing the workflow of less-experienced colleagues.

• Make useful recommendations regarding improved machine performance.

• Follow safety procedures, recommended practices, job safety analysis (JSA), safe work permits and comply with plant safety programs at all times.

• Coordinate/communicate maintenance activities with production personnel to minimize downtime.

• Know general shop safety practices, including handling and storage of potentially dangerous equipment.

• Ensure utility activities comply with standard operating procedures (SOPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (also see cGMP) and other related regulatory practices.

• Read and follow equipment schematics, blueprints logic diagrams and engineering drawings.

• Perform troubleshooting/repairs of production and facility equipment without supervision.

• If qualified, assist/use electrical testing equipment including multi-meters, clamp-on current meters, meggers etc. in a safe manner.

• Analyze equipment and line problems and implement resolutions.

• Work with other technicians in the intricacies of assigned machinery and equipment.

• Provide continuous improvement ideas for control systems to enhance equipment performance, and complete related corrective maintenance when required.

• Utilize our CMMS (EAMS) to document repairs/maintenance or work performed and to book all labor.

• Have the capability to perform independently or with a team.

• Utilize building management systems, Delta V/Continuum, for monitoring and operation of plant utilities/production equipment.

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)

• High School Diploma or GED

• 6+ years of experience

• Knowledge of basic mathematics

• Knowledge of the general trades, that is, construction, electrical, machine shop

• Possess skill to understand and execute simple to complex maintenance task for mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and automated systems

• Computer skills, good written and verbal English communication skills

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)

• Pharmaceutical and/or Bio-Pharmaceutical experience and knowledge of {Current} Good Manufacturing Practices {part of cGxP} operations

• Associate’s degree in industrial maintenance technology or related field of study with minimum of 4 years relative experience

Physical / Mental requirements

• Must have the ability to walk long distances, stand for extended periods, lift at least 50lbs, sit for extended periods, twist, squat, bend, work at floor level and be able to use a computer for extended periods.

Non-Standard work schedule, travel or environment requirements

• Must be able to work a rotating schedule including 12-hour nights, days, weekends and holidays.

• Must be comfortable with wearing captive gowning when required to enter classified areas.

Other Job Details

• Last day to apply: July 8th, 2025

• No relocation support available

• Referral bonus eligible

• Work Location Assignment:On Premise

The salary for this position ranges from $25.37 to $42.29 per hour. In addition, this position offers eligibility for overtime, weekend, holiday and other pay premiums depending on the work schedule and the Company’s policies. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life’s moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site – U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided applies only to the United States - North Carolina - Sanford location.

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

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EEO & Employment Eligibility

Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.

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