Maintenance Technician (Days)

Piper Companies; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

sick leave

401K

Job summary

Piper Companies seeks a Maintenance Technician (Day Shift) in Wilson, North Carolina, to provide essential support for sterile manufacturing operations in a highly regulated setting.

The role involves preventive, routine, and corrective maintenance on production equipment, with responsibilities spanning manufacturing assets like sterilizers, formulating equipment, filling suites, tanks, and packaging machinery, all while adhering to GMP and FDA standards.

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred; Bioworks Certification preferred.
• Prior experience in regulated manufacturing environments preferred.
• Candidates without a degree may be considered if they have pharmaceutical/industrial maintenance experience.
• Strong troubleshooting abilities with mechanical systems and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance on production equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and process-related issues to ensure optimal performance.
• Support sterilization systems, formulation equipment, filling suites, and packaging machinery.
• Complete maintenance documentation and work orders following GMP, FDA, safety, and quality requirements.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams to maximize uptime and drive improvements.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's degree in Industrial Technology

Mechatronics

Bioworks Certification

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking a Maintenance Technician (Day Shift) for a full-time opportunity within the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry in Wilson, North Carolina. This Maintenance Technician (Day Shift) position will provide critical equipment and process support across sterile manufacturing operations that produce life-saving healthcare products in a highly regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance on production equipment supporting sterile manufacturing and packaging operations.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and process-related equipment issues to ensure optimal system performance.
• Support critical manufacturing assets including sterilization systems, formulation equipment, filling suites, processing tanks, and packaging machinery.
• Complete maintenance documentation and work orders while adhering to GMP, FDA, safety, and quality requirements.
• Partner with manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams to maximize equipment uptime and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Industrial Technology, Maintenance Technology, Mechatronics, or a related technical field preferred.
• Bioworks Certification preferred; recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Prior experience in industrial maintenance, pharmaceutical manufacturing, food production, biotechnology, or other regulated manufacturing environments is preferred.
• Candidates without a degree will be considered if they possess relevant pharmaceutical or industrial maintenance experience.
• Strong troubleshooting abilities with mechanical systems and a high level of attention to detail when working on mission-critical equipment.

Compensation

• Salary Range: $27.00 - $36.00 per hour
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, sick leave if required by law, and 401K

Application Details

• Posting Date: August 24, 2026
• Apply By: September 24, 2026

Keywords

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