Process Maintenance Technician, 2nd Shift

BrainWorks; Orangeburg (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BrainWorks is seeking a Process Maintenance Technician for 2nd shift in a regulated manufacturing setting. You will maintain, troubleshoot, and improve processing equipment and utilities to ensure reliable operations and compliance.

The ideal candidate has hands-on mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, experience with industrial processing equipment, and familiarity with preventive maintenance in cGMP environments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree or technical/trade school preferred in electromechanical fields.
• 3–6 years of industrial equipment maintenance experience.
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs and regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and upgrades on manufacturing equipment and facility utilities.
• Maintain and troubleshoot water systems and facility utilities (compressed air, steam, water distribution).
• Inspect equipment and document maintenance activities accurately and on time.
• Coordinate with Production, Quality, Engineering and other teams.
• Ensure safety procedures (LOTO, PPE) are followed during maintenance.
• Support continuous improvement to improve reliability and production performance.
• Assist in equipment installations, upgrades, and shutdowns as needed.

Skills

Mechanical

Electrical

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Industrial equipment

Documentation

Education

High school diploma

Associate Degree in electromechanical technology/industrial maintenance/electrical technology

Tools

Maintenance software

MS Office

Job description

Process Maintenance Technician, 2nd Shift

Our client is a growing organization operating in a highly regulated manufacturing environment. The Process Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving manufacturing process equipment and facility utility systems. This role will play a critical part in ensuring equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, supporting production, and maintaining compliance with applicable quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.
The ideal candidate is a hands‑on maintenance professional with strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills and experience working with industrial processing equipment, facility utilities, and preventive maintenance programs. Experience in a cGMP-regulated manufacturing environment is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and upgrades on manufacturing equipment, facility utilities, and associated systems.
• Maintain and troubleshoot purified water systems, ensuring reliable operation and compliance with applicable quality and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain facility utility systems, including compressed air, steam, water distribution, and related infrastructure.
• Maintain and troubleshoot liquid processing and blending equipment to support production requirements and equipment performance.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and process‑control issues and implement effective corrective actions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives designed to improve equipment reliability, efficiency, safety, and production performance.
• Perform equipment inspections and identify potential failures or maintenance requirements before they impact production.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are performed in accordance with established safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), PPE, and hazardous‑material handling requirements.
• Maintain accurate and timely maintenance documentation, including work orders, preventive maintenance records, repair documentation, and safety reports.
• Ensure documentation and maintenance activities comply with cGMP, data integrity, and company quality requirements.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with Production, Quality, Engineering, and other functional teams.
• Prioritize and schedule maintenance activities based on production requirements and equipment criticality.
• Participate in equipment installations, upgrades, shutdowns, and facility improvement projects as needed.
• Provide technical expertise and support during equipment troubleshooting and operational issues.
• Participate in emergency response and after‑hours troubleshooting when required.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical or trade school education, or an Associate Degree in electromechanical technology, industrial maintenance, electrical technology, or a related discipline, preferred.
• 3–6 years of experience in industrial equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, or a related manufacturing environment.
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs and industrial process equipment.
• Working knowledge of purified water systems preferred.
• Experience in a cGMP or similarly regulated manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
• Prior experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, specialty chemical, food, or other regulated manufacturing environments is a plus

Technical Knowledge

Strong working knowledge of:

• Mechanical and electrical systems
• Industrial controls and basic process control systems
• Electric motors and relays
• Sensors and photo sensors
• Solenoids
• Pumps and pneumatic systems
• Process piping and liquid flow
• Mixing and blending equipment
• Facility utility systems
• Preventive maintenance principles
• Basic electrical troubleshooting
• Computerized maintenance/work‑order systems
• Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Familiarity with the following is preferred:

• Purified water systems
• cGMP requirements
• Data integrity principles
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• PPE and industrial safety practices
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to diagnose complex equipment and control‑system problems.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross‑functional teams.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple maintenance activities in a production environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness and ability to learn new equipment, systems, and processes.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to changing production and maintenance priorities.
• Ability to work extended shifts, overtime, weekends, holidays, or other non‑standard hours when required.

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Industry 1: Biotechnology
Industry 2: Medical Devices
Industry 3: Manufacturing

Job ID: 64133903517
Category: Life Science and Medical Device
Location: Orangeburg,NY