Pharmaceutical Equipment Reliability Technician

Aquila Talent Solutions; Vandalia (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Adare Pharma Solutions in Vandalia, OH is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to keep critical manufacturing equipment running to cGMP standards. You will diagnose faults, perform preventive maintenance, and support capital projects with calibration and instrument validation.

In this role you’ll troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems, read wiring diagrams, work with CMMS, and collaborate with engineers and scientists to deliver reliable, safe equipment and processes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• GMP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Uptime first: ensure facilities and equipment operate safely, effectively, and within cGMP expectations.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.
• Complete PMs—fluid and lube checks, filter maintenance, inspections, mechanical packing.
• Inspect, repair, and replace electronic and pneumatic instruments.
• Assist Engineering with capital projects, equipment validation, and instrument calibration.
• Document work in the CMMS.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Root-cause analysis

Electrical

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

General mechanics

Wiring diagrams

Control circuits

CMMS

PLCs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

GMP experience preferred

Tools

Conveyor systems

PLCs

CMMS

Control systems

Job description

Ready to be the person everyone calls when production can’t pause?Do you enjoy diagnosing complex faults? Can you keep equipment compliant, calibrated, and performing at its best? Are you energized by partnering with engineers and scientists to deliver life-changing medicines? If so, you’ll feel at home at Adare Pharma Solutions in Vandalia, OH.Who we areAdare Pharma Solutions is a global CDMO supporting biotech trailblazers and leading pharmaceutical manufacturers with development, manufacturing, packaging, and analytical services. Our mission is to help therapies reach patients in formats that improve ease of use across all ages.Your impactUptime first: ensure facilities and equipment operate safely, effectively, and within cGMP expectations.Fix fast, fix right: troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.Prevent problems: complete PMs—fluid and lube checks, filter maintenance, inspections, mechanical packing.Instrument care: inspect, repair, and replace electronic and pneumatic instruments.Hands-on builds: disassemble/reassemble equipment; set up and relocate machinery.Project support: assist Engineering with capital projects, equipment validation, and instrument calibration.Compliance always: follow OSHA, cGMP, SOPs, and EHS procedures; document work in the CMMS.Be a great teammate: communicate clearly, meet deadlines, and uphold professional conduct and ethics.What you need to succeedHigh school diploma or equivalent.3+ years of maintenance experience (GMP preferred).Strength in troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions.Basics nailed: electricity, pneumatics, hydraulics, and general mechanics.Experience with power distribution/control; can read wiring diagrams and control circuits.Comfort with measurement tools, PCs, and CMMS (preferred).Nice to have: digital control systems/PLCs, chemical/hazmat knowledge, calibration/validation exposure.Preferred: training in electronics/metrology and/or Instrument Technician Certification.Physical expectationsFrequent hand/finger use; reaching with hands/arms; periods of sitting; occasional standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling; able to talk and hear.Close, color, and peripheral vision; depth perception; ability to adjust focus.Standing, walking, pushing/pulling, twisting; reaching overhead; floor-level bending.Capable of wearing a respirator to handle specified potency chemicals.Move up to 50 lbs occasionally (heavier items with mechanical help).Climb ladders/steps to access equipment as needed.Read dials, gauges, thermometers, and precision instruments; observe fine details under a microscope.ADA note: The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Tools & tech you’ll touchConveyor systems and associated controlsCore proficienciesMechanical troubleshooting skillsGood Manufacturing Practices (GMP)Grow with usWe’re private-equity owned and expanding, offering internal mobility, skill-building, and leadership visibility. Our collaborative, client-focused culture values knowledge-sharing and support. Benefits include competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid time off and holidays; disability and life insurance; pet insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts; a retirement plan with company match; and tuition reimbursement with no waiting period.LocationVandalia, OHEqual Opportunity EmployerAdare Pharma is an equal opportunity employer & prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, disability, marital & veteran status.