Maintenance Technician I

NCBioImpact; North Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

NCBioImpact in North Carolina is seeking a Maintenance Technician to ensure continuous operation of GMP utilities and pharmaceutical production equipment. The role emphasizes independent repair, preventive maintenance, and detailed documentation to support compliance and quality standards.

You will collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams, assist with changeovers and start-ups, and maintain maintenance records while adhering to EH&S guidelines and aseptic requirements.

Qualifications

• Read wiring diagrams and P&ID
• CGMP knowledge and attention to detail
• Willingness to work multiple shifts (Day, Swing, Nights) including weekends

Responsibilities

• Independently repairs GMP utilities and production equipment per SOPs
• Follow preventive maintenance schedules within production timelines
• Update spare parts inventories as needed
• Follow all procedures and applicable guidelines
• Support engineering and manufacturing to meet business goals
• Document PM and repair tasks with legible entries in reporting systems
• Comply with aseptic processing requirements
• Minimize active batch downtime
• Assist with product changeovers, set-ups, and start-ups
• Maintain pharmaceutical processing equipment
• Perform PM activities
• Maintain maintenance records
• Comply with EH&S requirements
• Maintain maintenance communications
• Train others in mechanical maintenance
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Wiring diagrams & P&ID

Mechanical & electrical understanding

Lockout/Tagout procedures

CGMP knowledge

Attention to detail

Flexibility for multi-shift work

Basic computer skills

PLC/DCS knowledge desirable

Pharmaceutical equipment maintenance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade school or associate's degree preferred

Trade certification in Industrial Electrical / Refrigeration / Boiler operator desirable

Tools

Programmable logic controllers (PLC)

Distributed Control Systems (DCS)

Job description

Position Summary

The Maintenance Technician maintains production and quality by ensuring operation of production machinery and mechanical equipment.

Job Responsibilities

• Independently performs repair/maintenance of GMP utilities and GMP production equipment, while following standard operating procedures
• Adhere to preventative maintenance schedules, performing the work within manufacturing or production schedules
• Update spare parts inventories as needed
• Follow all procedures and applicable guidelines
• Support technical, engineering, and manufacturing. Meet customer needs in support of business goals
• Document all PM and repair tasks by ensuring that entries are legible and document any excursions from written procedures or any abnormalities utilizing the appropriate reporting systems
• Comply with aseptic processing requirements
• Minimize active batch downtime
• Assist with product changeovers, set-ups, and start-up activities
• Maintain pharmaceutical processing equipment
• Perform PM activities
• Maintain maintenance records
• Comply with environmental health and safety requirements
• Maintain maintenance communications
• Train others in mechanical maintenance
• Perform other duties as assigned

Experience Requirements

• Ability to read and understand wiring diagrams and P&ID
• Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and other systems
• Knowledge of lock out tag out procedures
• Must have a solid understanding of CGMP
• Good computer skills required.
• Attention to detail
• Must be flexible to work multiple shifts (Day, Swing, Nights) including weekends.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. without assistance.
• Knowledge and experience with programmable logic controllers and/or Distributed Control Systems is desirable.
• Knowledge and experience with pharmaceutical filling operations, desirable
• Desired familiarity with particle measuring systems (PMS), air monitoring systems, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, vacuum systems, and peristaltic pumps, etc.

Education Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Trade School or associate's degree preferred
• Trade certification in Industrial Electrical, Refrigeration, Boiler operator, welding, or other pertinent craft is desirable.

EOE, including disability/vets