Process Maintenance Technician

Process Maintenance Technician
Columbus, OH
Duration: 12 months

Desired Start: ASAP

Potential for overtime but needs approval

Work model: 100% onsite (northern Indianapolis 46268) will confirm should candidate interview due to client confidentiality

Expected

Hours:

40 hours per week / potential for overtime but n
Potential for extension:
Based on availability, budget, and business needs

Summary:
The Process Maintenance Technician plays a critical role in ensuring the reliability and performance of production and support equipment in a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. This role involves executing reactive, preventive, and predictive maintenance, troubleshooting mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control systems, and supporting GMP-compliant operations. The technician may work one of various shift patterns, including 8, 10, or 12 hours, occurring on days or nights, weekdays or weekends, and be 100% on-site at the client facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance activities in compliance with cGMPs and SOPs.

• Assemble, disassemble, install, repair, and replace components for pharmaceutical-grade machinery and cleanroom equipment.

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and PLC-controlled systems.

• Maintain accurate documentation including Maintenance and Calibration Records per cGMP standards.

• Inspect equipment for wear, irregularities, and potential failures.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Quality, Engineering, Production) to ensure equipment reliability and compliance.

• Execute scheduled PMs and CMMS updates in a timely and accurate manner.

• Maintain tools and work spaces in accordance with cGMP housekeeping standards.

• Adhere to OSHA, and site-specific safety protocols.

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and equipment reliability programs.

• Support audits and inspections by regulatory bodies and internal quality teams.

• Other duties as assigned. Metrics for Success

• PM completion rate and CMMS accuracy

• Equipment uptime and reliability

• Compliance with GMP documentation standards

• Audit readiness and deviation reduction

• Responsiveness to unplanned maintenance events

Experience Required

• Minimum 3-5+ years of experience in mechanical maintenance within pharmaceutical, biotech, or regulated manufacturing environments.

• Strong mechanical aptitude with troubleshooting and critical thinking skills.

• Familiarity with demands of performing maintenance activities in a cGMP environment.

• Ability to interpret technical documentation and engineering drawings.

• Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills.

• Comfortable working in confined spaces, heights, and around chemicals.

• Ability to use basic hand tools, power tools and meters (DVM, Amp and Ohm).

Other Preferred

• Certification in First Aid or CPR

• Familiarity with ISO standards and FDA audit processes.

• Experience supporting equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ).

• Experience with aseptic processing, HVAC systems, and utility maintenance is a plus.

• Technical diploma or degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.

• Proficiency in troubleshooting PLCs, HMIs, and automated systems.

• Skilled in using lathes, mills, grinders, and precision instruments.

Must haves:
GNP maintenance experience (3 years minimum exp)
Pharma experience (4 - 5 years)
Significant years experience in process systems
Parallel to regulatory requring food & beverage or Healthcare related
Pharma 4-5 yrs of experience
Flexibility with Schedules
Work schedule would likely start as a standard work schedule (M-F days) and then would move to a shift schedule. Would move to shift schedule as of March 2026:

• Mon – Thur Nights ) – 10 hr shift

• Fri – Sun Days ) – 12 hr shift

• Fri – Sun Nights ) – 12 hr shift

Nice to haves:

Additional Notes:
Willing to accept out of state candidates as long as they are willing to commute/relocate at their own expense.
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Interview

Schedule:

2 round of interviews, 60 minutes virtual, 2nd maybe onsite
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