Maintenance Technician – Entry Level

Virtue America; Indiana; On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Virtue America is seeking an Entry-Level Maintenance Technician to support maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of manufacturing equipment and facility systems in a pharmaceutical or life sciences environment. The role emphasizes preventive maintenance, inspections, and routine repairs while ensuring GMP, safety, and quality standards are met.

This opportunity is suitable for recent graduates or those with technical training, internships, or hands-on experience in industrial maintenance,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical certification or associate degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Maintenance or related field preferred.
• 0-2 years of maintenance, manufacturing, equipment repair, or related technical role.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical systems, electrical components, tools, and equipment troubleshooting.
• Ability to read basic technical drawings, equipment manuals, and work instructions.
• Strong attention to detail, documentation, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to follow safety procedures in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preventive and corrective maintenance of manufacturing equipment and facility systems.
• Perform routine equipment inspections and identify mechanical or electrical issues.
• Support troubleshooting and repair of pumps, motors, valves, conveyors, and production equipment.
• Assist with equipment installation, setup, calibration, and performance checks.
• Follow maintenance schedules and document completed maintenance activities.
• Maintain accurate equipment logs, work orders, and maintenance records.
• Support equipment breakdown investigations and root cause analysis.
• Assist with spare parts inventory and maintenance material management.
• Follow established SOPs, safety procedures, and GDP practices.
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with GMP/cGMP and pharmaceutical quality requirements.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Facilities teams.
• Support equipment qualification and validation activities when required.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical components

Troubleshooting

Reading technical drawings

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical certification or associate degree preferred

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician - Entry Level

Location: Indiana

Employment Type: Contract

Experience: 0-2 Years

Job Summary

We are seeking an Entry-Level Maintenance Technician to support the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of manufacturing equipment and facility systems in a pharmaceutical or life sciences environment. The ideal candidate will assist with preventive maintenance, equipment inspections, and routine repairs while ensuring compliance with GMP, safety, and quality standards.

This opportunity is suitable for recent graduates or candidates with technical training, internships, or hands-on experience in industrial maintenance, mechanical systems, or electrical equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with preventive and corrective maintenance of manufacturing equipment and facility systems.
• Perform routine equipment inspections and identify mechanical or electrical issues.
• Support troubleshooting and repair of pumps, motors, valves, conveyors, and production equipment.
• Assist with equipment installation, setup, calibration, and performance checks.
• Follow maintenance schedules and document completed maintenance activities.
• Maintain accurate equipment logs, work orders, and maintenance records.
• Support equipment breakdown investigations and root cause analysis.
• Assist with spare parts inventory and maintenance material management.
• Follow established SOPs, safety procedures, and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with GMP/cGMP and pharmaceutical quality requirements.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Facilities teams.
• Support equipment qualification and validation activities when required.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical certification or associate degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field preferred.
• 0-2 years of experience in maintenance, manufacturing, equipment repair, or a related technical role.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical systems, electrical components, tools, and equipment troubleshooting.
• Ability to read basic technical drawings, equipment manuals, and work instructions.
• Strong attention to detail, documentation, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and work in a regulated manufacturing environment.