Mechanical Technician – cGMP Facility

HKA Enterprises; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HKA Enterprises in Groton, CT, is seeking a skilled Instrumentation & Calibration Technician to lead complex mechanical repairs, calibrations, and preventive maintenance in a GMP pharmaceutical setting.

You will install and calibrate process instrumentation, troubleshoot automation systems, and help train staff, with an emphasis on safety, documentation, and compliance with NIST traceability standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with 2+ years of experience in equipment, electrical, and/or instrumentation maintenance.
• Familiarity with GMP fundamentals.
• Strong computer skills – Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs; willingness to wear PPE and work near hazardous materials.
• Flexibility to work outside standard day shift hours and on weekends as needed.
• Associate's degree in a science or technical discipline (nice to have).
• Experience in a pharmaceutical cGMP manufacturing environment (nice to have).
• Experience with Delta V Production Control System (nice to have).
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex mechanical repairs and perform instrument calibrations in compliance with site policies and NIST traceability standards.
• Conduct preventive and predictive maintenance on production and utility equipment.
• Install, specify, and calibrate process instrumentation and laboratory devices.
• Troubleshoot and repair instrumentation and automation systems.
• Execute and close on-demand and scheduled work orders.
• Perform lockout/tagout procedures supporting facility upgrades and routine maintenance.
• Read and interpret equipment schematics, logic diagrams, and engineering drawings.
• Maintain accurate documentation of calibration and maintenance activities.
• Participate in training other technicians on new equipment and upgrades.
• Assist operational staff with equipment troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Participate in department and safety meetings; commit to continuous skill development.

Skills

GMP fundamentals

Strong communication

MS Word & Excel

Organizational skills

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree in science/technical (nice to have)

Tools

DeltaV Production Control System

Job description

Instrumentation & Calibration· Preventive Maintenance· Pharmaceutical Manufacturing with an on‑premise role. Must be willing to work outside standard day shift hours and on weekends as needed.

What you'll do

• Lead complex mechanical repairs and perform instrument calibrations in compliance with site policies and NIST traceability standards.
• Conduct preventive and predictive maintenance on production and utility equipment.
• Install, specify, and calibrate process instrumentation and laboratory devices.
• Troubleshoot and repair instrumentation and automation systems.
• Execute and close on‑demand and scheduled work orders.
• Perform lockout/tagout procedures supporting facility upgrades and routine maintenance.
• Read and interpret equipment schematics, logic diagrams, and engineering drawings.
• Maintain accurate documentation of calibration and maintenance activities.
• Participate in training other technicians on new equipment and upgrades.
• Assist operational staff with equipment troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Participate in department and safety meetings; commit to continuous skill development.

What you need

• High school diploma with 2+ years of experience in equipment, electrical, and/or instrumentation maintenance.
• Familiarity with GMP fundamentals.
• Strong computer skills – Microsoft Word and Excel required.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs; willingness to wear PPE and work near hazardous materials.
• Flexibility to work outside standard day shift hours and on weekends as needed.
• Associate's degree in a science or technical discipline (nice to have).
• Experience in a pharmaceutical cGMP manufacturing environment (nice to have).
• Experience with Delta V Production Control System (nice to have).
• Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort with hands‑on manual labor.