Maintenance Technician (Day Shift)

Piper Companies; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Sick leave

401K

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking a Maintenance Technician (Day Shift) for a leading pharmaceutical manufacturing organization in Wilson, NC. This is a 6 month, onsite, contract-to-hire position supporting day-to-day equipment reliability and maintenance within a regulated production environment.

Responsibilities include preventive/corrective maintenance, equipment start-ups/shutdowns, and ensuring GMP and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in pharmaceutical/regulated manufacturing environments is preferred.
• Knowledge of motors, pumps, tanks, process equipment, and industrial systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical equipment issues independently.
• Understanding of Lockout/Tagout procedures and safe maintenance practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment and facility process systems.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, mechanical, and process equipment issues impacting production.
• Assist with equipment startups, shutdowns, upgrades, and maintenance projects.
• Maintain compliance with GMP requirements, safety regulations, and maintenance procedures.
• Complete accurate maintenance records, inspections, and work orders in a timely manner.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Safety procedures

Regulated environment awareness

Education

Technical degree

Industrial maintenance certification

BioWork certification (preferred)

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking a Maintenance Technician (Day Shift) to join a leading pharmaceutical manufacturing organization for a 6 month, onsite, contract-to-hire position based in Wilson, NC. The Maintenance Technician (Day Shift) will support day-to-day equipment reliability and maintenance activities across manufacturing operations while ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards in a regulated production environment.

Responsibilities of the Maintenance Technician (Day Shift) include:

• Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment and facility process systems.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, mechanical, and process equipment issues impacting production.
• Assist with equipment startups, shutdowns, upgrades, and maintenance projects.
• Maintain compliance with GMP requirements, safety regulations, and maintenance procedures.
• Complete accurate maintenance records, inspections, and work orders in a timely manner.

Qualifications for the Maintenance Technician (Day Shift) include:

• Experience supporting maintenance activities within pharmaceutical, biotech, food production, or other regulated manufacturing environments preferred.
• Working knowledge of motors, pumps, tanks, process equipment, and industrial systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical equipment issues independently.
• Understanding of Lockout/Tagout procedures and safe maintenance practices.
• Technical degree, industrial maintenance certification, BioWork certification, or equivalent education preferred.

Compensation for the Maintenance Technician (Day Shift):

Salary Range: $26-$36/hr

Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, sick leave if required by law, and 401K

This job opens for applications on 8/21/26. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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