Senior Maintenance Tech 3 — Night Shift (PLC, GMP)

BioFire Diagnostics; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 38,572 - 57,859; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Adoption assistance

Wellness programs

Employee assistance program

Commuter benefits

Discount programs

Parental leaves

Job summary

bioMérieux in Durham, NC is seeking a Maintenance Tech 3 - Night Shift to manage advanced repair and maintenance of manufacturing equipment and facilities. The role emphasizes complex troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and mentoring junior technicians to improve reliability.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in electro-mechanical maintenance, familiarity with PLCs, and strong problem-solving skills. Responsibilities include adherence to FDA/GMP/ISO standards and CMMS record-keeping.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years in electro-mechanical maintenance with troubleshooting and controls experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced preventive and corrective maintenance on sophisticated manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair complex mechanical, electrical, and automated systems independently.
• Mentor entry-level technicians and contribute to root-cause analysis.
• Participate in continuous improvement to enhance equipment reliability.
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with FDA, GMP, ISO, and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate CMMS records and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Complex troubleshooting

Root-cause analysis

Data-driven decisions

MS Office proficiency

Time management

Written communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Associate’s degree preferred

Tools

Electronic and electrical systems

Schematic/print reading

PC-based CMMS experience

Job description

bioMérieux in Durham, NC is seeking a Maintenance Tech 3 - Night Shift to manage advanced repair and maintenance of manufacturing equipment and facilities. The role emphasizes complex troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and mentoring junior technicians to improve reliability.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in electro-mechanical maintenance, familiarity with PLCs, and strong problem-solving skills. Responsibilities include adherence to FDA/GMP/ISO standards and CMMS record-keeping.