Maintenance Technician

Avantor; Suwanee (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Avantor is seeking a Maintenance Technician to install, maintain, and repair manufacturing equipment at our Suwanee, GA location. The role emphasizes preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and keeping detailed machine history records.

You will work Monday–Friday, 7:30am–4:00pm with overtime and occasional weekends. Strong mechanical, electrical, and PLC skills, plus safety awareness, are required to support production and keep lines running smoothly.

Qualifications

• Education: Minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Minimum of 1 to 2 years of maintenance , mechanical or electrical experience in an industrial setting.
• Thorough understanding of maintenance, reliability, Mechanical Integrity and Quality Assurance, and Process Safety Management best practices, preferred.
• Experience working in an ISO Certified, FDA Regulated, or cGMP environment preferred.
• Preferred industry experience with machine set-up fundamentals and solid troubleshooting skills.
• Additional Qualifications: Equipment/facility maintenance, technical understanding, basic safety, and power tools knowledge.
• Knowledge of process piping, auto valves, exhaust/dust collection systems, and screw/belt conveyors.
• Must be able to work on gearboxes, agitators, and pumps.
• Ability to repair electrical/mechanical machinery throughout the plant; necessary skills include: electrical, pneumatics, PLC logic, welding.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair manufacturing equipment and fixtures.
• Complete preventive maintenance on engines, motors, conveyors, and production machines; follow manuals and specifications; troubleshoot malfunctions.
• Maintain repair records and history logs; troubleshoot and elevate non-routine issues.
• Maintain safe and clean working environment by following procedures and regulations.
• Provide mechanical support for production personnel; assist in troubleshooting electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Maintain equipment, parts, and supplies inventories.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Mechanical experience

Electrical experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Opportunity

Avantor is seeking a Maintenance Technician to install, maintain, and repair manufacturing equipment and fixtures. The Maintenance Technician conducts basic maintenance activities primarily on machinery and related equipment. They maintain repair and maintenance records, troubleshoot problems and elevate non-routine and complex issues. This is a full‑time position based out of our Suwanee, GA location.

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm with OT and occasional weekends as needed.

How You Will Thrive And Create An Impact

• Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic equipment, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.
• Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Maintains accurate history logs for all machines for use in identifying and diagnosing problems.
• Assists in troubleshooting, repairs and maintains electrical and electronic circuitry, hydraulic systems, plumbing, valving, filters, tanks, pumps, etc.
• Repairs and maintains facility equipment.
• Strives to improve machine performance, and to minimize downtime through prior planning and quick thorough machine repairs.
• Provides mechanical support for production personnel.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For

• Education: Minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience:
• Minimum of 1 to 2 years of maintenance , mechanical or electrical experience in an industrial setting.
• Thorough understanding of maintenance, reliability, Mechanical Integrity and Quality Assurance, and Process Safety Management best practices, preferred.
• Experience working in an ISO Certified, FDA Regulated, or cGMP environment preferred.
• Preferred industry experience with machine set-up fundamentals and solid troubleshooting skills.
• Additional Qualifications:
• Equipment/facility maintenance, technical understanding, basic safety, and power tools knowledge.
• Knowledge of process piping, auto valves, exhaust/dust collection systems, and screw/belt conveyors.
• Must be able to work on gearboxes, agitators, and pumps.
• Ability to repair electrical/mechanical machinery throughout the plant; necessary skills include: electrical, pneumatics, PLC logic, welding.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life‑changing science. The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor. We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world.

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