Maintenance Technician I

Exela Pharma Sciences, LLC; North Carolina; On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Exela Pharma Sciences, LLC is seeking a Maintenance Technician I to maintain production and quality by ensuring operation of GMP equipment and utilities. The role involves performing repairs, preventive maintenance, and supporting changeovers.

You will document all tasks, follow SOPs, and work across day, swing, and night shifts. A high school diploma and trade credentials are preferred, with flexibility for weekend work and a commitment to CGMP standards.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand wiring diagrams and P&ID.
• Solid understanding of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Familiarity with lock out tag out procedures.
• CGMP knowledge required.
• Willingness to work multiple shifts, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on GMP utilities and production equipment per SOPs.
• Adhere to maintenance schedules within production timelines.
• Update spare parts inventories as needed.
• Document PM and repair tasks in reporting systems.
• Assist with product changeovers, start-up activities.
• Maintain pharmaceutical processing equipment and maintenance records.
• Comply with environmental health and safety requirements.
• Train others in mechanical maintenance.

Skills

Wiring diagrams

P&ID

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Lock out tag out procedures

CGMP knowledge

Shift flexibility

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Trade School or associate’s degree

Trade certification in Industrial Electrical, Refrigeration, Boiler operator, welding

Tools

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)

Distributed Control Systems (DCS)

Maintenance documentation systems

Job description

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Maintenance Technician I

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
• 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.