Pharma GMP Maintenance Technician II – Onsite

petersonschool.online; Billerica (MA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Peterson School in Massachusetts seeks an Engineering Maintenance Technician II to support regulated pharmaceutical utility systems and production equipment, aligning with GMP practices. The role offers growth from supervised to more independent work in a hands-on, safety‑driven environment at our Billerica site.

The candidate will assist with maintenance and troubleshooting of WFI, clean air, steam systems, and production equipment, while documenting work and participating in Metrology training

Qualifications

• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and the ability to advance hands‑on skills.
• Trade school, prior hands‑on maintenance experience, or other relevant technical background is preferred.
• Previous pharmaceutical, biotech, GMP, utilities, or calibration experience is helpful but not required.
• Ability to follow written procedures, complete documentation accurately, and ask questions when expectations or requirements are unclear.
• Willingness to learn pharmaceutical utilities, equipment troubleshooting, and calibration practices through structured training and supervised work.
• Ability to work day or night shift schedules as business needs require.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply a safety, quality, and patient-first mindset when working in a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• Support operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of pharmaceutical utility systems including WFI generation and distribution, clean compressed air, and steam generation and distribution.
• Assist with troubleshooting and routine maintenance of production equipment
• Work alongside experienced maintenance technicians, engineers, operations, and quality personnel.
• Perform assigned preventive and corrective maintenance, equipment inspections, and production support activities in accordance with applicable procedures and safety expectations.
• Document work accurately and clearly.
• Participate in training and grow technical independence and ownership.
• Develop and apply fundamental Metrology skills for simple calibrations, including sensors, pressure gauges, temperature probes, balances, timers, and similar instruments.
• Provide flexible support to the Metrology team when business needs or resource constraints require additional coverage.
• Communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, and internal customers to support safe, reliable, and compliant equipment operation.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Team player

Safety-conscious

Willingness to learn

Education

Technical background or trade school

Tools

Calibration instruments

Metrology equipment

Job description

Peterson School in Massachusetts seeks an Engineering Maintenance Technician II to support regulated pharmaceutical utility systems and production equipment, aligning with GMP practices. The role offers growth from supervised to more independent work in a hands-on, safety‑driven environment at our Billerica site.

The candidate will assist with maintenance and troubleshooting of WFI, clean air, steam systems, and production equipment, while documenting work and participating in Metrology training