Pharma Maintenance Tech I - PLCs, GMP & Growth

Aphena Pharma Solutions; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 31,684 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Company‑Paid Life Insurance

Short‑Term & Long‑Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Career Growth & AdvancementOpportunit

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

Aphena Pharma Solutions in Cookeville, TN is seeking a Maintenance Technician to troubleshoot and repair production and facility equipment on a 12‑hour rotating schedule.

You will perform preventive maintenance, set up and relocate equipment, and support production by training operators while following GMP standards. Strong electrical/mechanical/pneumatic/hydraulic skills and PLC troubleshooting are a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Maintenance apprenticeship, technical training, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Experience with single‑phase and three‑phase electrical systems is desirable.
• Basic computer skills and trouble‑shooting PLCs are beneficial.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair production and facility equipment.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on equipment.
• Install, relocate, and set up equipment as needed.
• Support production by assisting with equipment setup and training operators.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Work with PLC‑controlled equipment; ladder logic experience is a plus.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records.
• Follow safety, quality, and GMP standards.
• Collaborate with production and engineering to minimize downtime.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Equipment installation

Equipment setup

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

PLC troubleshooting

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Maintenance apprenticeship/technical training

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Aphena Pharma Solutions in Cookeville, TN is seeking a Maintenance Technician to troubleshoot and repair production and facility equipment on a 12‑hour rotating schedule.

You will perform preventive maintenance, set up and relocate equipment, and support production by training operators while following GMP standards. Strong electrical/mechanical/pneumatic/hydraulic skills and PLC troubleshooting are a plus.