Maintenance Technician

Commissioning Partners LLC.; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Commissioning Partners LLC. is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to support operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of manufacturing equipment and facility utilities in a pharmaceutical/biotech setting.

You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, respond to breakdowns, document activities in CMMS, and follow GMP/EHS/site procedures, ensuring equipment reliability and minimal downtime.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Maintenance, or related field.
• 2-5 years of maintenance experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, chemical, or industrial manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical systems, electrical components, pneumatic systems, and industrial equipment.
• Ability to read equipment manuals, maintenance drawings, and basic technical schematics.
• Familiarity with safety procedures, work permits, and LOTO.
• Good troubleshooting, teamwork, communication, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment and facility utility systems.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and instrumentation issues.
• Maintain pumps, motors, valves, gearboxes, conveyors, and process equipment.
• Support utility systems including chilled water, hot water, compressed air, plant steam, and HVAC.
• Assist with maintenance of clean utilities and process equipment per site procedures and qualification requirements.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and perform root cause investigations to prevent recurrence.
• Execute work orders using CMMS and document activities, inspections, spare parts usage, and repair history.
• Follow lockout/tagout (LOTO), permit-to-work, and other safety procedures.
• Support equipment installation, commissioning, calibration coordination, and qualification activities.
• Coordinate with production, engineering, quality, and EHS teams to minimize downtime.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Corrective maintenance

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Safety procedures

LOTO

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Maintenance, or related field

Tools

SAP PM

CMMS platforms

Job description

We are looking for a skilled Maintenance Technicians to support the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of manufacturing equipment and facility utility systems in a pharmaceutical or biotechnology manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, respond to equipment breakdowns, support shutdown activities, and maintain equipment reliability while following GMP, EHS, and site maintenance procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment and facility utility systems.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and basic instrumentation-related equipment issues.
• Maintain and repair pumps, motors, valves, gearboxes, conveyors, and other process equipment.
• Support utility systems, including chilled water, heating hot water, compressed air, plant steam, and HVAC, as applicable.
• Assist with maintenance of clean utilities and process equipment in accordance with site procedures and qualification requirements.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and perform root cause investigations to prevent recurrence.
• Execute work orders using the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Document maintenance activities, equipment inspections, spare parts usage, and repair history.
• Follow lockout/tagout (LOTO), permit-to-work, and other applicable safety procedures.
• Support equipment installation, commissioning, calibration coordination, and qualification activities.
• Coordinate with production, engineering, quality, and EHS teams to minimize equipment downtime.
• Maintain tools, spare parts, maintenance areas, and equipment records in an organized condition.
• Follow GMP requirements, site SOPs, and contamination control practices where applicable.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Maintenance, or a related technical field.
• 2-5 years of maintenance experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, chemical, or industrial manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical systems, electrical components, pneumatic systems, and industrial equipment.
• Ability to read equipment manuals, maintenance drawings, and basic technical schematics.
• Familiarity with safety procedures, work permits, and LOTO.
• Good troubleshooting, teamwork, communication, and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a GMP-regulated manufacturing facility.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical facility utility systems and process equipment.
• Experience using CMMS platforms such as SAP PM or similar systems.
• Familiarity with HVAC systems, pumps, compressors, steam systems, and water treatment equipment.
• Experience supporting equipment shutdowns, upgrades, and commissioning activities.
• Understanding of maintenance documentation, deviation reporting, and equipment qualification requirements.