Maintenance Repair Technician

Position:
Maintenance Repair Technician (2nd Shift)

Hourly rate range: $30.00–$38.00

Location:

US – Chicago Heights, IL

• Perform preventive maintenance, repairs, improvements, and modifications to production, utility, and facility equipment (e.g., fermenters, drying equipment, baggers, palletizers, pumps, air compressors, boilers, mechanical equipment).
• Train others on maintenance of mechanical equipment/systems in compliance with SOPs, GMPs, GLPs, PSM, and government regulations.
• Serve as a maintenance advisor for equipment design, parts/material selection, documentation, testing, problem solving, maintenance requirements, project scope, and follow‑up.
• Assist with troubleshooting/diagnostics; work with operations to determine root cause and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct assembly, repair, and proactive maintenance for packaging, fermentation, utility, and facility equipment and systems.
• Review equipment operation to identify deficiencies/improvements to increase OEE.
• Read and use drawings/blueprints for installation/repairs of new and existing equipment.
• Use precision measuring devices and machinist’s shop tools.

• Attendance and punctuality; collaborate; deliver quality work; follow policies/procedures; initiative/responsibility; manage time; prioritize/organize; work safely; perform physical/mechanical tasks.
• General maintenance skills; complete required safety training.

• Valid driver’s license required.
• Understanding of pharmaceutical/bio-technology industry operations; demonstrated technical knowledge.
• Solid understanding of GMP manufacturing processes, equipment, and facilities.
• Ability to communicate/organize and interact with all levels; frequent interaction with engineering, quality, production, technicians, contractors, and vendors.
• Analyze problems and recommend corrective/preventive actions with minimal assistance.
• Manage multiple assignments; flexible and responsive to change.
• Computer proficiency (email/internet/online training; Microsoft Office Word/Excel).

• Journeyman Certificate with 3–5 years manufacturing experience, OR Technical/Vocational diploma with 5–8 years machine repair or machinist‑related work experience.