Pharmaceutical/Nutraceutical Maintenance Mechanic

Full Time 12 hours ago
Employment Information
A well-established manufacturing facility is seeking an experienced Pharmaceutical/Nutraceutical Mechanic to join our maintenance team. This role is critical to ensuring the smooth operation, repair, and optimization of high-speed production and packaging equipment in a regulated GMP environment.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance on manufacturing, blending, encapsulation, tablet pressing, coating, and packaging machinery.
  • Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems to minimize downtime.
  • Conduct equipment changeovers, setups, and adjustments to meet production schedules.
  • Maintain compliance with FDA, GMP, and safety standards during all maintenance activities.
  • Inspect, repair, and replace components such as bearings, gears, motors, conveyors, pumps, and seals.
  • Work closely with production and quality teams to ensure equipment reliability and product quality.
  • Document all maintenance activities in accordance with SOPs and regulatory guidelines.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, reduce downtime, and extend equipment lifespan.
Qualifications:

  • Minimum 5 years of maintenance experience in a pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, food, or related GMP-regulated manufacturing environment.
  • solid working knowledge of tablet presses, encapsulators, blister packers, bottling lines, and mixers.
  • Proficiency in mechanical troubleshooting; basic electrical skills preferred.
  • Familiarity with PLC-controlled equipment a plus.
  • Ability to read mechanical drawings, schematics, and manuals.
  • solid communication skills and the ability to work independently or in a team.
  • Willingness to work flexible hours, including occasional weekends or overtime as required.


salary: $55,000 - $75,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 4 PM
education: High School

Responsibilities

A well-established manufacturing facility is seeking an experienced Pharmaceutical/Nutraceutical Mechanic to join our maintenance team. This role is critical to ensuring the smooth operation, repair, and optimization of high-speed production and packaging equipment in a regulated GMP environment.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance on manufacturing, blending, encapsulation, tablet pressing, coating, and packaging machinery.
  • Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems to minimize downtime.
  • Conduct equipment changeovers, setups, and adjustments to meet production schedules.
  • Maintain compliance with FDA, GMP, and safety standards during all maintenance activities.
  • Inspect, repair, and replace components such as bearings, gears, motors, conveyors, pumps, and seals.
  • Work closely with production and quality teams to ensure equipment reliability and product quality.
  • Document all maintenance activities in accordance with SOPs and regulatory guidelines.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, reduce downtime, and extend equipment lifespan.



SkillsMaintenancePlumbingElectricalBlueprintsPharmaceuticalGeneral MaintenanceElectronic MaintenanceMechanical MaintenanceContract Maintenance/Renewal
QualificationsYears of experience: 5 yearsExperience level: Experienced