Production Maintenance Technician III (3rd Shift)

Tolmar Inc.; Windsor (CO); On-site; USD 46,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Tolmar Inc. is seeking a Production Maintenance Technician III to support the maintenance of production equipment, perform preventive maintenance and repairs, and lead Maintenance Tech staff to improve operating quality and reliability.

The role requires hands-on mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, ability to read schematics and blueprints, and strong collaboration with quality, production, and engineering teams.

Qualifications

• At least six years in a production maintenance position.
• Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing preferred.
• Clean room experience preferred.
• Electrical training or certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain equipment and processes including construction, modification, and improvement of equipment.
• Train and direct Maintenance Tech I and II staff in equipment operation, set-ups and repairs.
• Maintain training records in compliance with cGMP standards.
• Design and fabricate machined parts and tools.
• Develop preventive maintenance programs and maintain records for FDA/cGMP/SOP compliance.
• Assist with process/product layout and design.
• Perform electrical troubleshooting and component replacement.
• Respond to spills per Chemical Spill Procedures.

Skills

Maintenance operations

Equipment operation

Schematics & blueprints

Electrical troubleshooting

Welding & machining

Team leadership

Tools

Drills

Lathes

Milling equipment

Job description

Core Hours

Sunday - Wednesday, 6:00 pm - 6:30 am; every other Wednesday off

Purpose and Scope

Provides technical support for the maintenance of the Production equipment. Performs regular preventive maintenance and repair and strives to improve operational quality of the facility and its equipment, and leads other Maintenance Technician staff members in these functions.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for engineering support and maintaining equipment and processes to include the construction, modification and improvement of equipment, with assistance from Maintenance Tech I and II staff.
• Responsible for training and directing Maintenance Tech I and II staff in equipment operation, set-ups and repairs.
• Responsible for training maintenance and production employees on the use, maintenance and cleaning of equipment.
• Responsible for maintaining content of training records for department, in compliance with cGMP standards.
• Design and fabricate machined parts and manufacturing tools using drills, lathes, milling equipment and other fabrication equipment.
• Develop and maintain preventative maintenance programs for equipment and systems.
• Establish and maintain records that demonstrate conformity with FDA, cGMP, and SOP standards.
• Confer with management, quality and production managers to resolve problems found.
• Maintain process equipment and machinery, and perform scheduled maintenance operations.
• Recommend and assist with implementing measures/processes to improve operating conditions of equipment.
• Assist the Engineering department in process / product layout and design.
• Perform installation of machines and equipment.
• Responsible for maintaining spare parts inventory for assigned equipment, including monitoring levels, initiating requisitions, completing budget review, and ordering necessary materials.
• Requisition maintenance supplies, machinery, parts and equipment as needed.
• Perform electrical troubleshooting and component replacement as needed.
• Participate in required annual hazardous waste training. Hazardous waste involvement may include, but is not limited to container and tank management and inspections, generation of hazardous waste as a part of production or sampling processes and transfer of hazardous waste between lab procedure area, satellite accumulation and storage. Respond to spills per the Chemical Spill Procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to manage maintenance operations and set priorities and personnel assignments during the shift.
• Be able to operate the equipment needed to manufacture tools and machine parts.
• Possess a thorough understanding of the operations of drills, lathes and milling equipment.
• Have the ability to read and create schematics, blueprints and other documentation for fabrication of machine parts.
• Have the ability to work with gauges, calipers, micrometers, scales, indicators and other items necessary to complete the manufacturing of tools and machine parts.
• Ability to carry out electrical troubleshooting to root-cause, mechanical repairs, maintenance and set up of production equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose and repair technical support equipment.
• Proficiency in welding and machining preferred.
• High mechanical aptitude; ability to analyze the mechanics of new projects for the most efficient outcome, and to troubleshoot mechanical / electrical devices and repair them to good operating condition.
• Computer skills to include Word and Excel.
• Ability to work well with employees and outside contractors.
• Neat and organized.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize multiple job functions
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time, and to squat, kneel, and bend frequently.
• Acceptable driving record.

Core Values

The Production Maintenance Technician III is expected to operate within the framework of Tolmar’s Core Values:

• • Center on People: We commit to support the well-being of our patients. We are committed to treating our employees and those we serve as valued partners. By placing people at the heart of our actions, we actively engage, invigorate, acquire knowledge, and grow together.
  • Are Proactive & Agile: We embody a culture of engagement and action. With a hands-on approach, we fearlessly adapt to change. We anticipate, respond swiftly and efficiently to ignite a spirit that propels us towards extraordinary outcomes.
  • Act Ethically: We are committed to consistently conducting our business in an ethical, compliant, and socially aware manner, in line with our purpose of positively impacting lives. We actively cultivate diversity, equity,inclusion& sustainability in our workplace.
  • Constantly Improve: We are committed to a collaborative & proactive effort to improve our products, systems, processes, and services by reducing waste, increasing efficiency & improving quality.
  • Are Accountable: We think, act, and communicate with honesty, transparency, and clarity in alignment with our core values. We don't compromise our values for near term gain. We take accountability & ownership of our work, actions, successes, and setbacks. We strive to deliver our best as we shape the future.

Education & Experience

• At least six years in a production maintenance position.
• Completion of some accredited training in electrical preferred.
• Experience working in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment preferred.
• Previous clean room experience preferred.
• Previous refrigeration or HVAC experience preferred.

Working Conditions

• Manufacturing and warehouse environment.
• Some overtime and weekends may be required, including being “on-call” as needed.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay: $33.50 to $35.50 per hour, depending on experience
• Shift differential: $2.50 per hour
• Benefits summary: https://www.tolmar.com/careers/employee-benefits

Tolmar compensation programs are focused on equitable, fair pay practices including market-based base pay and a strong benefits package. The final compensation offered may vary from the posted range based on the selected candidates qualifications and experience.

Tolmar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local law. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.