Maintenance Technician – Trainee

Jobtailor; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Clayton, NC is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform routine preventive and corrective maintenance on process equipment and support systems, document activity in a CMMS, and follow SOPs, P&IDs, and equipment manuals to ensure CGMP compliance.

The role requires reading drawings, basic math, and strong safety awareness, with duties including startup support, maintaining pumps and piping, and generating safe work permits as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent with 2 years in maintenance/manufacturing/technical trades or utility equipment operation.
• Associate's degree in a technical field with 2 years relevant experience (Tech 1).
• Directly related experience or a combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventive maintenance on process equipment and support systems.
• Troubleshoot and perform corrective maintenance on process equipment and support systems.
• Use a CMMS to document maintenance activity.
• Follow SOPs, P&IDs, job plans, and equipment manuals.
• Adhere to CGMP, safety and environmental procedures.
• Issue and complete job hazard analyses and safe work permits.
• Assist with modification, installation, and startup of equipment.
• Maintain pumps, valves, piping, and systems.

Skills

Preventive Maintenance

Corrective Maintenance

CGMP Compliance

Mechanical Maintenance Knowledge

Clear Communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalente

Associate's degree in a technical field

Tools

Computerized Maintenance Management System

Windows Applications

Web-Based Programs

Job description

• Perform routine preventive maintenance on process equipment and support systems
• Troubleshoot and perform corrective maintenance on process equipment and support systems
• Use a Computerized Maintenance Management System to document maintenance activity
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures, Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams, job plans, and equipment manuals
• Adhere to cGMP, safety, and environmental procedures
• Issue and complete job hazard analyses and safe work permits
• Maintain required training curriculum
• Complete required maintenance qualifications
• Assist with modification, installation, and startup of new and existing equipment
• Develop mechanical maintenance knowledge and skills for the assigned area
• Maintain pumps, rotating equipment, high-purity piping, valves, WFI systems, filtration systems, chromatography columns, steam systems, heat exchangers, and material-handling equipment

Requirements

• Trainee: High School Diploma or Equivalent plus 2 years of experience in maintenance, manufacturing, mechanical trades, or utility equipment operation
• A technical Associate's degree may substitute for the trainee experience requirement
• Tech 1: Associate's degree in a relevant technical field with 2 years relevant experience
• Directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience and/or competencies may be considered in place of the stated requirements
• Knowledge of utility systems preferred
• Basic understanding of industrial valves, pumps, piping, and systems
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication
• Experience using personal computers, Windows applications, and web-based programs
• Ability to read and interpret files, drawings, catalogs, reports, and manuals
• Strong mathematical skills
• Understanding of current Good Manufacturing Practice requirements
• Understanding of industrial plant safety and environmental requirements
• Ability to meet occupational demands, including heavy lifting, standing, walking, climbing, confined-space entry, PPE use, and exposure to manufacturing hazards

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in preventive and corrective maintenance of process equipment, adhering to cGMP and safety standards. Proficient in using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems and interpreting technical documentation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Preventive Maintenance
• Corrective Maintenance
• Computerized Maintenance Management System
• CGMP Compliance
• Mechanical Maintenance Knowledge

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Preventive Maintenance
• Corrective Maintenance
• Mechanical Maintenance
• Understanding of Industrial Valves
• Understanding of Pumps
• Understanding of Piping Systems
• Strong Mathematical Skills
• Ability to Read Technical Drawings
• Job Hazard Analysis
• Safe Work Permits

Soft Skills

• Clear Communication
• Concise Written Communication

Industry Keywords

• CGMP
• Environmental Procedures
• Industrial Plant Safety
• Utility Systems
• Heavy Lifting
• Confined-Space Entry
• PPE Use

Tools & Technologies

• Computerized Maintenance Management System
• Windows Applications
• Web-Based Programs