Maintenance Technician - Nights - Sterling Pharma Solutions

Sterling Pharma Solutions Limited; Town of Germantown (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision/life insurance

Paid time off

Bonus program

401k match

Tuition reimbursement

24/7 employee assistance program

Flexible work hours

Career training and development

Job summary

Sterling Pharma Solutions Limited is seeking a Maintenance Technician II to protect and maximize the uptime of facility and manufacturing equipment in Germantown, WI. You will install, troubleshoot and repair production and facility equipment with safety and quality as priorities.

The role operates a 2-2-3 shift schedule (12-hour shifts) with extended time off, offering strong work‑life balance while contributing to a GMP‑compliant environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED with 5-8 years relevant work experience.
• Experience in Pharmaceutical or Manufacturing preferred.
• Industrial Maintenance Technician Certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and follow maintenance SOPs.
• Troubleshoot machinery and diagnose root causes.
• Perform mechanical repairs with hand and power tools.
• Collaborate with other maintenance technicians on complex issues.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Comply with OSHA and cGMP training requirements.
• Provide excellent internal customer service.

Skills

HVAC systems

Pumps and seals

Valves and reactors

Tanks and control systems

Mathematical computation

Graph and chart interpretation

Problem solving

Written and oral communication

Leadership influence

IT systems and MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Industrial Maintenance Technician Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel)

Job description

Summary of RoleThe Maintenance Technician II is accountable for driving results in a fast-paced environment by preserving the condition and functionality of all facility and manufacturing equipment with a high degree of safety and quality. The position will be responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production and facility equipment according to safety, predictive and preventative maintenance systems and processes to support the achievement of the business goals. The position requires superior leadership behaviors of the Sterling core competencies and non-negotiables, as well as expertise in functional competencies included in this position profile.

Shift: This position operates on a 2-2-3 schedule of 12-hour shifts (either 1pm - 1am or 2pm - 2am), which means you work only 14 days each month-enjoying every other weekend off and long stretches of time for rest, personal projects, or travel. It's an excellent fit for individuals who value work-life balance with extended time off built into their routine.

Essential Functions

• Create and follow maintenance standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Troubleshoot machinery and diagnose the root cause of malfunctions using diagnostic tools and problem-solving abilities.
• Perform mechanical repairs using hand and power tools.
• Collaborate with other maintenance technicians to solve complex mechanical issues.
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment
• Follows all internal safety practices and OSHA regulations.
• Provides excellent customer service to internal client groups.
• Ensures timely completion and compliance with cGMP and all other relevant company training requirements.

Key Competencies

• Working knowledge of HVAC systems and chemical process systems.
• Working knowledge of motors, pumps, seals, as well as valves, reactors, tanks, and control systems.
• Ability to perform complex math functions, compute ratios, rates, and percentages.
• Ability to draw and interpret graphs and charts.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where limited standardization exists.
• Able to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Ability to work well with minimal supervision and prioritize tasks.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• No direct reports, but accountable for leading and influencing others.
• Participates in the hiring process of other employees.
• Schedules and/or reviews the work of other employees.
• Coaches, mentors and develops other employees.
• Candidates need to be competent with IT systems, and Microsoft Office including Outlook, PowerPoint, Word and Excel.

Education and Experience Minimum High School Diploma or GED with 5-8 years relevant work experience in Pharmaceutical or Manufacturing industry preferred. Experience working in a chemical or industrial environment preferred. Industrial Maintenance Technician Certificate preferred.

Travel Requirement Up to 5% domestic travel required.

What We Offer

• competitive compensation and benefits package including medical/dental/vision/life insurance
• paid time off
• bonus program
• 401k match
• tuition reimbursement
• 24/7 employee assistance program
• flexible work hours
• and the opportunity for career training and development

Diversity and Inclusion

Sterling values diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, past or present military service, marital status, gender identification or expression, medical condition (including genetic characteristics) or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

Location

This position is located in Germantown, WI, a vibrant city northwest of Milwaukee in Southeast Wisconsin. A great place to live, work and raise a family, Southeast Wisconsin offers a variety of activities and diverse cultural scene.

Why Consider Sterling?

Sterling Pharma Solutions is a global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) with more than 50 years' experience in developing and manufacturing Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs). This is complemented by Antibody Drug Conjugate (ADC) R&D bioconjugation services. We are a fast growing, dynamic business with facilities in the UK, US and Europe, where we employ more than 1300 talented and passionate people who support our customers in bringing new medicines to market, improving and saving the lives of patients. Our culture and our way of working is what really sets us apart as a business; we aim to deliver an exceptional experience to our customers and our employees. You can expect to be part of a supportive team, all working towards a shared goal: to deliver first-class science and service to our customers every day. Sterling Pharma Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. Be caring. Be transparent. Be willing. Be reliable.