Lead Maintenance Technician

Piramal Group•Bethlehem, PA

12d

About The Position

Description Essential Duties and Responsibilities Perform hands-on mechanical, piping, welding, and basic electrical troubleshooting and repairs on process equipment, rotating machinery, utilities, and facility systems. Assist in executing preventive and predictive maintenance programs, ensuring accurate documentation and completion of work orders. Maintain and monitor parts inventory to support reliable plant operations. Provide technical guidance and support to maintenance technicians and production staff on equipment troubleshooting and repairs. Support equipment upgrades, capital projects, and continuous improvement initiatives as assigned. Lead and coordinate the work of outside contractors to ensure safe, timely, and quality execution. Participate in root cause investigations and recommend practical solutions to prevent recurring issues. Maintain an organized, clean, and compliant maintenance shop in accordance with 5S standards. Promote and follow safe work practices, ensuring compliance with OSHA, GMP, and company standards. Assist with equipment diagnostics, disassembly, reassembly, and testing to ensure optimal performance. Collaborate with production and other departments to prioritize maintenance activities and minimize downtime. Remain flexible to support operational needs, including weekend or emergency overtime, and safely operate forklifts, man-lifts, and other tools as required. Qualifications Key Competencies (knowledge, skills and abilities every person must possess to be successful) Safety Mindset – Consistently prioritizes safe work practices, identifies hazards, and ensures compliance with all EHS requirements. GMP & Compliance Awareness – Understands and adheres to Good Manufacturing Practices, ensuring maintenance activities support product quality and regulatory compliance. Critical Thinking & Problem Solving – Applies practical reasoning to diagnose issues, evaluate options, and implement effective solutions. Technical & Clear Communication – Communicates effectively with production, maintenance teams, and contractors to coordinate work and ensure accurate documentation. Leadership & Coaching – Guides and supports mechanics, promotes teamwork, and helps others build technical skills. Customer & Team Orientation – Maintains a professional, service-focused approach when working with internal partners and cross-functional teams. Integrity & Confidentiality – Demonstrates reliability, sound judgment, and appropriate handling of sensitive information. Education/Experience High school diploma or GED required. 7–10+ years of hands-on plant maintenance experience in chemical, pharmaceutical, or industrial manufacturing; experience in organic synthesis environments preferred. Strong background in mechanical repairs, preventive/predictive maintenance, and utilities support. Demonstrated experience with process and utility equipment, including pumps, piping systems, rotating equipment, distillation columns, condensers, reactors, and corrosion-related maintenance considerations. Experience in GMP-regulated facilities and familiarity with highly hazardous chemicals and OSHA PSM processes preferred. Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, operating procedures, and safety documentation. Competence using precision measuring tools such as dial indicators, micrometers, and calipers. Forklift and man-lift operation experience preferred. Strong troubleshooting, communication, organization, and teamwork skills. Reliable, flexible, and able to support emergency maintenance response as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
7–10+ years of hands-on plant maintenance experience in chemical, pharmaceutical, or industrial manufacturing; experience in organic synthesis environments preferred.
Strong background in mechanical repairs, preventive/predictive maintenance, and utilities support.
Demonstrated experience with process and utility equipment, including pumps, piping systems, rotating equipment, distillation columns, condensers, reactors, and corrosion-related maintenance considerations.
Experience in GMP-regulated facilities and familiarity with highly hazardous chemicals and OSHA PSM processes preferred.
Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, operating procedures, and safety documentation.
Competence using precision measuring tools such as dial indicators, micrometers, and calipers.
Strong troubleshooting, communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
Reliable, flexible, and able to support emergency maintenance response as needed.

Nice To Haves

Forklift and man-lift operation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform hands-on mechanical, piping, welding, and basic electrical troubleshooting and repairs on process equipment, rotating machinery, utilities, and facility systems.
Assist in executing preventive and predictive maintenance programs, ensuring accurate documentation and completion of work orders.
Maintain and monitor parts inventory to support reliable plant operations.
Provide technical guidance and support to maintenance technicians and production staff on equipment troubleshooting and repairs.
Support equipment upgrades, capital projects, and continuous improvement initiatives as assigned.
Lead and coordinate the work of outside contractors to ensure safe, timely, and quality execution.
Participate in root cause investigations and recommend practical solutions to prevent recurring issues.
Maintain an organized, clean, and compliant maintenance shop in accordance with 5S standards.
Promote and follow safe work practices, ensuring compliance with OSHA, GMP, and company standards.
Assist with equipment diagnostics, disassembly, reassembly, and testing to ensure optimal performance.
Collaborate with production and other departments to prioritize maintenance activities and minimize downtime.
Remain flexible to support operational needs, including weekend or emergency overtime, and safely operate forklifts, man-lifts, and other tools as required.