Pharma GMP Maintenance Technician I

Exela Pharma Sciences, LLC; North Carolina; On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Exela Pharma Sciences, LLC is seeking a Maintenance Technician I to maintain production and quality by ensuring operation of GMP equipment and utilities. The role involves performing repairs, preventive maintenance, and supporting changeovers.

You will document all tasks, follow SOPs, and work across day, swing, and night shifts. A high school diploma and trade credentials are preferred, with flexibility for weekend work and a commitment to CGMP standards.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand wiring diagrams and P&ID.
• Solid understanding of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Familiarity with lock out tag out procedures.
• CGMP knowledge required.
• Willingness to work multiple shifts, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on GMP utilities and production equipment per SOPs.
• Adhere to maintenance schedules within production timelines.
• Update spare parts inventories as needed.
• Document PM and repair tasks in reporting systems.
• Assist with product changeovers, start-up activities.
• Maintain pharmaceutical processing equipment and maintenance records.
• Comply with environmental health and safety requirements.
• Train others in mechanical maintenance.

Skills

Wiring diagrams

P&ID

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Lock out tag out procedures

CGMP knowledge

Shift flexibility

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Trade School or associate’s degree

Trade certification in Industrial Electrical, Refrigeration, Boiler operator, welding

Tools

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)

Distributed Control Systems (DCS)

Maintenance documentation systems

Job description

Exela Pharma Sciences, LLC is seeking a Maintenance Technician I to maintain production and quality by ensuring operation of GMP equipment and utilities. The role involves performing repairs, preventive maintenance, and supporting changeovers.

You will document all tasks, follow SOPs, and work across day, swing, and night shifts. A high school diploma and trade credentials are preferred, with flexibility for weekend work and a commitment to CGMP standards.