Job Title: Process Maintenance Technician

Work Location: Wake County, NC

Summary:

The Process Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting production equipment and support systems in a regulated manufacturing environment. This role ensures equipment reliability, compliance, and operational efficiency while supporting manufacturing teams and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on a variety of manufacturing and packaging equipment, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, pneumatic, and basic electrical issues to restore equipment functionality and minimize downtime.
• Support production operations during equipment setup, changeovers, and startups, providing technical assistance as needed.
• Participate in on-call rotations and respond promptly to site emergencies to maintain operational continuity.
• Assist with the design, installation, and certification of equipment modifications and upgrades in collaboration with engineering teams.
• Identify and manage spare parts inventory for critical equipment to ensure timely repairs and maintenance.
• Document all maintenance activities accurately in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) in accordance with compliance standards.
• Contribute to equipment reliability and process improvement initiatives, including commissioning, qualification, and validation of new or modified systems.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3-5 years of maintenance experience in a GMP-regulated industry such as pharmaceutical or biotechnology.
• Associate's degree or Technical School certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems; basic understanding of electrical systems and instrumentation.
• Experience with CMMS systems (such as Maximo, SAP, or similar) and maintenance documentation under GMP guidelines.
• Familiarity with aseptic or cleanroom environments is a plus.
• Frequent walking, standing, climbing ladders, and working in mechanical/equipment rooms required.
• Ability to safely lift and carry up to 50 lbs, kneel and stoop for extended periods, and work at elevated heights using ladders, scaffolding, or lifts.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and commitment to compliance.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Safety-first mindset with a focus on reliability and operational excellence.

Published Category: Manufacturing & Technical Operations