Utilities Mechanic

Glenmarkpharma; Monroe (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Glenmarkpharma in North Carolina is seeking an Entry-level Utility Mechanic to perform routine maintenance, complete Work Orders, and support operators with equipment setup.

You will log activities in the CMMS, follow SOPs, maintain clean shop areas, and assist with parts identification and quotes.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; bio/pharma certificate preferred.
• Two years’ utilities maintenance experience in pharma/biotech.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Knowledge of GMP-compliant maintenance documentation.
• Experience with PM programs and CMMS.

Responsibilities

• Complete Work Orders and PMs; document in CMMS with attachments.
• Follow SOPs to assist operators with equipment setup and use.
• Read manuals and identify parts as needed.
• Log all maintenance activities in GDP-compliant logs.
• Maintain clean and organized shop areas using 5S principles.
• Identify parts and obtain quotes from vendors; update PMs to improve efficiency.
• Log entries per GDP practices and ensure timely updates.

Skills

Computer literacy

Email communication

Troubleshooting

Mechanical repair

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Gown certification

Electrical diagrams

PLC systems

Test equipment

Building utilities

Hand tools

Power tools

cGMP documentation

Packaging line equipment

Aseptic manufacturing equipment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bio or Pharma certificate

Associate's degree or Technical certificate

Electrical license

Boiler and HVAC certified

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Entry-level position. Performs routine tasks as directed. The Utility Mechanic 1 is responsible for completing Work Orders and PM's. Logs Work Orders and PM's in equipment log books. Follow SOP's to assist operators with equipment use and setup. Read manuals and look up parts. Working in the shift operation is mandatory.

OVERALL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities

Results Expected/ Target

Complete Training

All training stays up to date with no past due.

Complete Work Orders

Work orders completed and properly documented in the CMMS with proper attachments.

Complete PM Work Orders

Preventative work orders completed and properly documented in the CMMS with proper attachments.

Clean & Organize Shop Areas

Maintain Clean work, shop and office areas. 5S tool boxes and cabinets.

Order Parts

Identify parts needed using manuals or contacting vendors for part numbers and request quotes from vendors.

Update PM’s

Make PM’s more effective by adding requirements that are missing and removing unnecessary steps

Log Books

Log book entries as per GDP practices

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Education

(degree / diploma)

High School Diploma or GED equivalent required and Bio or Pharma certificate (experience may be considered in lieu of certificate).

An associate’s degree or Technical certificate in a related field is preferred.

Experience

Two years’ experience in utilities maintenance position preferably in a pharma or biotech manufacturing site.

Knowledge and Skills (Functional / Technical)

• Ability to operate a computer proficiently
• Ability to communicate via e-mail
• Ability to stay up to date with training
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair mechanical issues
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair pneumatic issues
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair hydraulic issues
• Ability to be gown certified
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair electronic control systems and PLC based systems utilizing equipment schematics and specialized testing equipment
• Familiar with use and operation of test equipment such as digital voltmeters, ammeters, temperature probes, and pneumatic calibrators
• Knowledgeable with servicing and operating building utility equipment such as boilers, air compressors chillers, Purified Water, Water For Injection, hot water systems and Clean Steam Generation and Distribution a plus.
• Working knowledge and familiarity with hand and power tools.
• Must be familiar with and possess the ability to read, understand and use electrical drawings, system drawings and panel layout sheets; as well as wiring diagrams.
• Recent and relevant familiarity with execution and documentation of preventive maintenance following cGMP in protocols, logbooks and general maintenance documents.
• Recent familiarity with pharmaceutical packaging line equipment.
• Recent familiarity with Aseptic Manufacturing Equipment: Vial Filling, Lyophilizers, Prefilled Syringes and Ampoules.
• Bio or Pharma certificate, electrical license, boiler and/or HVAC certified.
• Must be familiar with and possess the ability to read, understand and use electrical drawings, system drawings and panel layout sheets; as well as wiring diagrams.
• Recent and relevant familiarity with execution and documentation of preventive maintenance following cGMP in protocols, logbooks and general maintenance documents.
• Recent familiarity with pharmaceutical packaging line equipment.
• Recent familiarity with Aseptic Manufacturing Equipment: Vial Filling, Lyophilizers, Prefilled Syringes and Ampoules.
• Bio or Pharma certificate, electrical license, boiler and/or HVAC certified.

Leadership / Managerial Attributes

Closely supervised with little latitude for independent judgment.

Other requirements (licenses, certifications, specialized training)

• Able to stand or sit for long periods of time and to at times work alone in tight mechanical spaces
• Able to lift up to 75lbs