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2nd Shift Maintenance Mechanic - Pharma Experience Required

  • New Brunswick, New Jersey
Are you looking to be a part of a growing pharmaceutical company? One of our largest clients is currently seeking a 2nd Shift Maintenance Mechanic to join their New Brunswick, New Jersey team. Our client is one of the leading pharmaceutical companies specializing in developing and manufacturing solid dosage products. If you believe you are qualified, we would be excited to connect and discuss this opportunity in more detail.

Direct Hire
Pay rate: DoE
2nd Shift: Monday – Friday, 3:15 pm - 11:45 pm
Must be available for 1st shift training 

What You’ll Do:
Under limited supervision, you will support day‑to‑day maintenance operations and continuous improvement initiatives, including:

Maintenance & Troubleshooting:
  • Perform preventive maintenance and breakdown maintenance in accordance with cGMP engineering standards.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve simple to complex mechanical and equipment issues to ensure optimal operational efficiency.
  • Perform non‑routine maintenance tasks as needed to support production demands.
  • Support operational improvement and maintenance projects across the facility.
 
Documentation & Compliance:
  • Maintain accurate documentation for preventive maintenance, breakdown repairs, and equipment usage logbooks.
  • Develop and maintain records for pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment, utilities, and systems to support operational continuity and validation.
  • Perform equipment, utility, and plant validation activities as required.
  • Follow all company safety policies and comply with regulatory and cGMP requirements at all times.
 
General Responsibilities:
  • Perform improvements and maintenance activities to support manufacturing operations.
  • Collaborate with operations and engineering teams to maintain equipment reliability.
  • Complete additional duties as assigned.
 
Travel: Up to 5%
 
Work Environment
This role is performed in a manufacturing/production environment and may involve exposure to:
  • Moderate to high noise levels
  • Fumes, odors, gases, and airborne dust
  • Mechanical, electrical, and chemical hazards
  • Elevated work areas and moving equipment
Strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements is essential.
 
Physical Requirements:
  • Stand, walk, sit, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl
  • Use hands and fingers to handle tools and equipment
  • Ability to operate production equipment, hand tools, and office/computer equipment
  • Wear required PPE including safety shoes, safety glasses, and gloves
  • Lift up to 70 lbs
  • Visual acuity including close, distance, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to focus
 
Required Qualifications:
  • High School, Trade School, or Vocational Diploma, GED, or equivalent
  • Minimum 3 years of mechanical maintenance experience, preferably within solid oral dosage pharmaceutical manufacturing
  • Ability to identify and source replacement parts using manuals and technical documentation
  • Good math and computer skills, including MS Office and some experience with SAP
  • Operational understanding and troubleshooting experience with manufacturing equipment such as:
    • Blenders, Sifters, Mills, Printing Machines
    • Dust Collectors, Tablet Dedusters, Packaging Equipment
  • Basic operational and troubleshooting knowledge of medium‑level equipment including:
    • Compression Machines, High Shear Mixers, Film Coaters, Capsule Fillers
  • Hands on electrical knowledge
  • Ability to lift/move up to 70 lbs
  • Basic understanding of cGMP and OSHA regulations
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills
  • English proficiency at CEFR Basic A2 level
 
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Ability to read electrical drawings and control diagrams
  • Electrical and controls troubleshooting using instruments such as multimeters
  • Welding and plumbing experience, including sweating copper tubing
  • Knowledge of HVAC systems and troubleshooting via Building Management Systems
  • Experience with compressed air and pneumatic systems
  • Ability to fabricate sheet metal guards and simple replacement parts
  • Black Seal Boiler License and HVAC Certification 

Our client offers a competitive compensation package as well as an excellent benefits package for eligible candidates.

Please visit us at https://www.prostaffworkforce.com/ to explore all opportunities.


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