Pharma Equipment & Utilities Technician

Nesco Resource; Woodbine (IA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MEC plan (Medical, Vision, Dental)

401K

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Nesco Resource is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support pharmaceutical manufacturing operations, performing preventative and corrective maintenance on production equipment, facility systems, and utilities. The ideal candidate will troubleshoot independently, read mechanical drawings and diagrams, use precision tools, and follow cGMP, safety, and lockout/tagout procedures.

You will document maintenance activities, assist with installations and improvements, and maintain records for spare

Qualifications

• Experience in pharmaceutical or highly regulated manufacturing environments preferred.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Experience maintaining pumps, seals, gaskets, agitators, production machinery, and other industrial equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, equipment layouts, wiring diagrams, and technical specifications.
• Familiarity with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance on production, facility, and utility equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electromechanical equipment to identify the cause of equipment failures and determine appropriate repairs.
• Maintain manufacturing equipment used in the production of pharmaceutical products, including pumps, agitators, mechanical seals, gaskets, compression equipment, encapsulation machinery, compactors, coating equipment, and related systems.
• Maintain and troubleshoot facility and utility systems, including HVAC, compressed air, dust collection, refrigeration, boilers, electrical systems, purified water/RO systems, and other supporting utilities.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals, mechanical drawings, layouts, specifications, and electrical/wiring diagrams.
• Use precision measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers, levels, and other diagnostic tools to evaluate equipment and components.
• Make equipment adjustments, alignments, repairs, and component replacements using appropriate hand and power tools.
• Fabricate or modify replacement components when necessary using machine shop equipment.
• Assist with the installation, startup, modification, and maintenance of new equipment and facility systems.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, equipment conditions, repairs, and follow-up requirements.
• Provide technical information to assist with identifying and ordering replacement parts and maintaining appropriate spare-parts inventory.
• Communicate equipment issues, maintenance needs, and ongoing work clearly with team members and other departments.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests while maintaining a strong focus on production needs and internal customer service.
• Follow established SOPs, manufacturer recommendations, maintenance procedures, and cGMP requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Follow all site safety policies and procedures, including proper lockout/tagout practices.
• Perform confined-space work when required and in accordance with applicable safety procedures.
• Complete assigned maintenance work safely, accurately, and efficiently with minimal supervision.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Mechanical repair

Safety compliance

Documentation

Independent work

Communication

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Dial indicators

Hand tools

Job description

Nesco Resource is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support pharmaceutical manufacturing operations, performing preventative and corrective maintenance on production equipment, facility systems, and utilities. The ideal candidate will troubleshoot independently, read mechanical drawings and diagrams, use precision tools, and follow cGMP, safety, and lockout/tagout procedures.

You will document maintenance activities, assist with installations and improvements, and maintain records for spare