Maintenance Technician II, Manufacturing (GxP Environment)

MedPharm Ltd; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

MedPharm Ltd is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Technician in Durham, NC to perform predictive and preventive maintenance, respond to unplanned equipment failures, and plan and execute repairs across multiple facilities in manufacturing settings.

You will work with mechanical systems, machine tools, and safety compliance, coordinating with Manufacturing, EHS, Facilities Maintenance, and R&D teams to minimize downtime and improve reliability.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent required.
• 3 years relevant experience in a GxP environment.
• Experience working with machine tools or mechanical assembly.
• Working knowledge of safety protocols.
• Apprenticeship or vocational training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, and maintain mechanical systems, machinery, and equipment.
• Troubleshoot machinery and perform routine preventative maintenance.
• Read, interpret, and follow instructions and operation manuals.
• Maintain assigned inspection and servicing schedules for machinery.
• Clean, repair, and install equipment and parts as needed.
• Operate a variety of hand and power tools.
• Reduce downtime through preventive maintenance techniques; monitor compliance.
• Fabricate repair parts using machine shop instrumentation and equipment.
• Maintain inventories of equipment, parts, and supplies; place orders as needed.
• Prepare mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data in CMMS.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by following procedures and regulations.
• Contribute to team efforts by accomplishing related tasks.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Attention to detail

Safety protocols

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Reading manuals

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

3 years GMP environment experience

Tools

Machine tools

Mechanical assembly

Job description

Position Summary

Responsible for performing regular predictive and preventive maintenance; responding to unplanned equipment failures; planning and carrying out all other repairs, projects and company initiatives; and addressing needed or requested repairs across various areas (facilities, manufacturing equipment) of multiple facilities.

Essential Functions

• Assembling, installing, and maintaining mechanical systems, machinery, and equipment.
• Troubleshooting machinery and performing routine preventative maintenance.
• Reading, interpreting, and following instructions and operation manuals.
• Maintaining assigned schedules for inspecting, servicing, and testing machinery.
• Cleaning, repairing and installing equipment and parts as needed.
• Operating a variety of hand and power tools.
• Reducing downtime through routine preventive maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance.
• Fabricates repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment.
• Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt.
• Prepares mechanical maintenance reports by accurately collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and entering in CMMS system.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Supervisory responsibilities

• None

Key Relationships (examples: Depts or Individual positions that this position will be working closely with)

• Manufacturing
• EHS
• Facilities Maintenance
• R&D

Travel requirements

• Travel between multiple facilities, less than 10% (within 5-mile radius)

Education and Experience

• High school degree or equivalent
• 3 years relevant experience in a GxP environment
• Experience working with machine tools or mechanical assembly
• Working knowledge of safety protocols
• Apprenticeship or vocational training preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent coordination and mechanical skills
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and safety
• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and stressful environment

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Ability to climb ladders and work in permitted confined spaces
• Ability to withstand prolonged periods standing, crouching, crawling and walking.
• Able to bend, stretch, push, pull, and move as needed to reach, clean, and service machinery.
• Must be able to visually inspect machines.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Other Duties

You may be asked to take on any other responsibilities or tasks that are within your skills and abilities whenever reasonably asked.

Limitations and Disclaimer

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position. The Company is committed to making reasonable adjustments to the workplace to ensure the role is accessible to all candidates, including those with disabilities. To perform the job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.