Maintenance Technician (Night Shift)

Piper Companies; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking a Maintenance Technician (Night Shift) for a 6 month, on-site contract-to-hire position in Wilson, NC. This role focuses on maintaining and troubleshooting manufacturing and utility equipment supporting sterile pharmaceutical production, contributing to reliability, safety and efficiency in a highly regulated setting.

Responsibilities include preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment, electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, and supporting

Qualifications

• Experience performing industrial maintenance in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or regulated manufacturing environments preferred.
• Knowledge of process equipment including sterilization systems, tanks, pumps and motors.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and perform basic motor wiring and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and industrial safety practices.
• Associate degree, industrial maintenance certification, BioWork certification, or equivalent technical training preferred; recent graduates with applicable training are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment, sterilizers, tanks, pumps, motors and related process systems.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and process-related equipment issues to minimize downtime.
• Support equipment installations, modifications and continuous improvement initiatives within manufacturing operations.
• Follow all GMP, safety, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures while completing maintenance activities.
• Document maintenance work, equipment repairs, and preventive maintenance activities within the maintenance management system.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

LOTO awareness

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking a Maintenance Technician (Night Shift) to join a leading pharmaceutical manufacturing organization for a 6 month, onsite, contract-to-hire position based in Wilson, NC. The Maintenance Technician (Night Shift) will play a critical role in maintaining and troubleshooting manufacturing and utility equipment that supports sterile pharmaceutical production operations. This position offers an opportunity to join a growing maintenance team and contribute to the reliability, safety, and efficiency of a highly regulated manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities of the Maintenance Technician (Night Shift) include:

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment, sterilizers, tanks, pumps, motors, and related process systems.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and process-related equipment issues to minimize downtime.
• Support equipment installations, modifications, and continuous improvement initiatives within manufacturing operations.
• Follow all GMP, safety, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures while completing maintenance activities.
• Document maintenance work, equipment repairs, and preventive maintenance activities within the maintenance management system.

Qualifications for the Maintenance Technician (Night Shift) include:

• Experience performing industrial maintenance within a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or regulated manufacturing environment preferred.
• Knowledge of process equipment, including sterilization systems, tanks, pumps, and motors.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and perform basic motor wiring and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and industrial safety practices.
• Associate degree, industrial maintenance certification, BioWork certification, or equivalent technical training preferred; recent graduates with applicable training are encouraged to apply.

Compensation for the Maintenance Technician (Night Shift):

Salary Range: $28-$38/hr

Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, sick leave if required by law, and 401K

This job opens for applications on 8/21/26. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.