Lead Maintenance Technician

** Lead Mechanic / Clean Room Technician
- Parsippany NJ- 2*
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* ** shift- 3pm to 11:30pm*
* ** Position Summary*
* The Lead Mechanic / Clean Room Technician is responsible for overseeing the maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and reliability of manufacturing, packaging, and cleanroom equipment in a cGMP-regulated environment. This role serves as the primary maintenance lead for off-shift operations, coordinating maintenance activities with production schedules while ensuring equipment uptime, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency.

The position requires strong leadership skills, advanced mechanical troubleshooting expertise, and hands-on experience supporting pharmaceutical manufacturing and packaging equipment.

** Key Responsibilities*
* + Serve as the primary maintenance contact for 2nd and 3rd shift operations, supporting daily production equipment maintenance and repair activities.

+ Lead, train, mentor, and support maintenance technicians to ensure timely resolution of equipment issues and adherence to safety and quality standards.

+ Perform and oversee preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on manufacturing, packaging, cleanroom, and facility equipment.

+ Diagnose and resolve complex mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, robotic, and automation-related issues to minimize downtime.

+ Coordinate maintenance activities with production teams to align repairs and maintenance work with manufacturing schedules.

+ Develop and execute preventive maintenance programs to improve equipment reliability and reduce unexpected failures.

+ Conduct line equipment inspections, equipment setup, and operational readiness assessments.

+ Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, repair logs, inspections, and compliance documentation.

+ Manage spare parts inventory, maintenance tools, and equipment to ensure operational readiness.

+ Perform root cause investigations, failure analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).

+ Assist with deviation investigations, change controls, SOP revisions, and engineering documentation.

+ Support equipment qualifications, validation activities, process improvements, and engineering projects.

+ Monitor and maintain cleanroom systems, environmental controls, and facility equipment to ensure compliance with GMP and cleanroom requirements.

+ Coordinate specialized repairs, equipment upgrades, and procurement activities with external vendors and service providers.

+ Develop and implement cross-training programs for maintenance personnel supporting packaging, manufacturing, and cleanroom equipment.

+ Program, troubleshoot, and maintain PLC-controlled equipment and process/environmental monitoring systems.

+ Provide technical support for 24/6 manufacturing operations and respond to emergency maintenance situations as required.

+ Ensure compliance with GMP, safety regulations, company policies, and industry standards.

** Qualifications*
* + High School Diploma or GED required; technical training or trade certification preferred.

+ 8-10 years of maintenance, mechanical, or industrial equipment repair experience, preferably in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or manufacturing environments.

+ 2-3 years of leadership, lead mechanic, or supervisory experience.

+ Strong experience maintaining and troubleshooting manufacturing, packaging, and facility equipment.

+ Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automated control systems.

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Experience with PLC troubleshooting, automation systems, and environmental monitoring systems preferred.

+ Proven experience developing and executing preventive maintenance programs.

+ Familiarity with GMP regulations, cleanroom environments, and regulatory compliance requirements.

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Experience with maintenance management systems (CMMS) and Microsoft Office applications.

+ Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

+ Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and technical manuals.

** Preferred Experience*
* + Pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, food, or regulated manufacturing experience.

+ Cleanroom equipment and facility systems maintenance.

+ Packaging equipment, process equipment, and automation systems.

+ Validation, qualification, and engineering project support.

+ Root cause analysis and CAPA implementation.

** Key Skills*
* + Mechanical Maintenance, Advanced Troubleshooting

+ Packaging Equipment Repair, Cleanroom Operations

+ PLC Troubleshooting, Hydraulics & Pneumatics

+ Preventive Maintenance, Root Cause Analysis

+ GMP Compliance, CAPA Management

+ Team Leadership & Training, CMMS Systems, Equipment Reliability

+ Process Improvement, Safety & Regulatory Compliance

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