Production Maintenance Mechanic

Unither Pharmaceuticals; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health premiums

401(k) company match

HSA contributions

Annual performance bonuses

Job summary

Unither Pharmaceuticals in Rochester, NY, is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform preventative maintenance and setups on pharmaceutical manufacturing and packaging equipment. You will support operations, diagnose basic issues, and perform repairs after training, working under supervision in a manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in automated manufacturing, basic mechanical knowledge, and the ability to follow technical manuals.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of mechanical principles and automated equipment.
• Experience in an automated manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Ability to read technical manuals and instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and set-ups on manufacturing packaging equipment.
• Provide maintenance support to manufacturing personnel during operation.
• Diagnose basic problems and perform simple repairs after training.
• Maintain logbooks and close work orders with accurate documentation.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical systems knowledge

Pneumatics & hydraulics

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

PLC

VSD

Pneumatic controls

Electrical drawings

Job description

Who we are?As a French pharmaceutical industrial group, we strive to make healthcare solutions that improve and simplify patients' lives accessible to as many people as possible.

Who we are?As a French pharmaceutical industrial group, we strive to make healthcare solutions that improve and simplify patients' lives accessible to as many people as possible.
As a world leader in sterile single dose, we have 10 sites on 4 continents and more than 2400 employees.
Since 2013, our site Unither Manufacturing LLC. based in Rochester (NY), specializes in the manufacture of Blow-Fill-Seal, Liquid Stick-Packs, Pharmaceutical bottles, Tablets and capsules. It has more than 360 employees.
Your roleReporting to the Production Maintenance Supervisor,
SCHEDULE: Monday- Friday 7am-3:30pm
JOB SUMMARY:
Perform preventative maintenance activities and set‑ups on specific pharmaceutical manufacturing and/or packaging equipment and systems. Provides maintenance support to manufacturing personnel during the operation of specific types of manufacturing and packaging equipment and systems. Can diagnose basic problems and perform simple repairs on manufacturing and packaging equipment on which the mechanic has been previously trained on. May assist Master Mechanics or Senior Mechanics with repairs to equipment. Works in a supervised environment. Holders of this position typically have a basic mechanical aptitude and limited experience with automated equipment. Developing knowledge in specific processing areas such as liquid packaging lines, solid packaging lines, tablet presses, capsule fillers, fluidized processing equipment, etc.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES:
Equipment Available as Required by the Production Schedule (40%)
Performs set‑ups on specific manufacturing and packaging equipment, for which mechanic has been trained on, following required procedures. May assist Master or Senior Mechanic with more complex set‑ups.
Assists with production operations by helping the operators run the equipment and assists with cleaning of equipment by disassembling equipment and components as required by cleaning procedures.
Reliable Equipment (30%)
Performs preventative maintenance on manufacturing and packaging systems. Typically involves following detailed established procedures.
Performs required, programmed testing of equipment or systems and requiring careful documentation of results.
Performs simple repairs to types of equipment and systems on which individual has been trained.
Diagnoses problems on specific types of equipment and systems to determine what repairs are required.
Documentation (30%)
Maintains logbooks.
Closes work orders by ensuring that documentation is completed that accurately reflects situation and actions taken.
Your profile
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
High School Diploma/GED
3 or more years’ work experience in an automated manufacturing environment.
Training in a skilled trade is desired.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Basic knowledge of mechanical principles and automated equipment.
Understanding and applying industry standards for their trade.
Commercial/Industrial electrical systems, electrical and pneumatic controls, PLC, and VSD systems.
Knowledge of Pneumatics and hydraulics
Basic mechanical aptitude and general machine knowledge.
Ability to work with all hand tools.
Ability to fabricate simple components.
Work from technical manuals and instructional documents.
Compensation Range24.00 - 29.00 USD

• The referenced compensation range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

A Smarter Total Compensation PackageAt Unither, your base salary is just the beginning. Our Total Rewards include:

• 100% employer-paid medical premiums (a $2,000–$6,000+ annual value)
• 401(k) contributions: 6% match plus an additional 4% company-funded contribution
• HSA contributions with wellness incentives
• Annual performance bonuses and merit increase eligibility
• And more—because we invest in your health, your future, and your peace of mind.

It’s a package designed to reward impact—not just hours worked.
More Than Just a Paycheck At Unither, we don’t just offer competitive hourly wages—we also pay 100% of your medical premiums. That means no paycheck deductions for your healthcare, which can be worth an extra $1 to $3.50 an hour in your pocket compared to jobs where you pay part of the premium.
Learn more about us:We are a dynamic company driven by a spirit of victory and are therefore pursuing strong growth while maintaining a close relationship with our customers and employees.
Our culture is based on 5 values: Respect, Responsibility, Trust, Courage and Innovation. We are committed to bringing these values to life with our employees by granting them a high degree of autonomy in the exercise of their profession and by encouraging their initiatives.
We are committed to providing them with working conditions and atmosphere that is conducive to their development and the expression of their potential.
We propose you to integrate a site that values the meaning of work and that entrusts our employees with a high level of responsibility.
Join us and make a difference!Unither is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and to ensuring equal employment opportunity for all applicants.