Night Shift Maintenance Technician Food Manufacturing PLCs

Catalent; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

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Job summary

Catalent is seeking a Process Maintenance Technician for our Manassas, VA site. This on‑site role supports the Consumer Health division, focusing on preventive and corrective maintenance of manufacturing equipment, including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

The technician will troubleshoot, repair, and uphold GMP, SOP, HACCP, and FQP standards. The position requires hands‑on maintenance skills, ability to run conduit and wire control panels per NEC guidelines, and

Qualifications

• Associate degree with 2+ years of relevant experience or high‑school diploma with 5+ years of relevant experience, or technical/vocational training required.
• Background in industrial maintenance or skilled trades in the food industry is preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot various types of equipment.
• Hands‑on experience with current machinery or similar required.
• Technicians must be able to run conduit and wire electrical control panels according to NEC guidelines.
• Ability to program Allen Bradley PLCs and HMIs.
• Pipefitting, plumbing, welding, and fabrication skills are preferred.
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and vendor documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic preventive maintenance, mechanical maintenance, and repairs across the site and assist with small‑scale process improvement projects.
• Build foundations for machines, grind and file machine parts.
• Construct and install equipment such as shafting, conveyors, and tram rails.
• Transfer equipment to the applicable site for maintenance to avoid contamination or safety hazards.
• Help maintain good housekeeping in mechanical and facility areas.
• Maintain cleanliness and upkeep of the repair shop, maintenance office, and storage areas, including all equipment, tools, supplies, and materials.
• Observe and follow GMP, SOP, HACCP, and FQP.

Job description

Catalent is seeking a Process Maintenance Technician for our Manassas, VA site. This on‑site role supports the Consumer Health division, focusing on preventive and corrective maintenance of manufacturing equipment, including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

The technician will troubleshoot, repair, and uphold GMP, SOP, HACCP, and FQP standards. The position requires hands‑on maintenance skills, ability to run conduit and wire control panels per NEC guidelines, and