Maintenance Mechanic 3 - Linden Rd

PCI Pharma Services • Rockford, IL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic installs, troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs equipment while following established work practices and procedures. The role supports packaging lines through routine and non-routine adjustments, preventive maintenance, changeovers, repairs, and running adjustments, helping ensure product quality, operational efficiency, and a safe workplace. The mechanic collaborates with internal customers and cross-functional teams to meet site goals, improve equipment effectiveness, reduce downtime and waste, and support new product launches and ongoing production.

The position also includes analyzing equipment failures, maintaining setup and centerline documentation, supporting OPEX initiatives, monitoring and improving OEE, and participating in daily and tiered performance meetings. The mechanic may provide on-the-job guidance and training and assume a supervisor’s responsibilities when the supervisor is unavailable. Work is scheduled for first shift, Monday through Thursday, 5:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at the Linden Road location. Overtime and/or weekend work may be required. PPE and a Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) may be required.

Requirements

• Meet skills-testing requirements at the approved grade level for the position.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Basic computer skills, including the ability to perform basic computer tasks and operate common programs.
• Minimum professional proficiency in speaking and reading standard materials.
• High reasoning ability, including solving practical problems, handling concrete variables with limited standardization, and interpreting instructions in different forms.
• High school diploma and/or 3–5 years of related experience and/or training.
• Ability to gather and analyze information, identify implications, draw conclusions, generate alternative solutions, and evaluate their consequences.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve problems by examining information from different sources, identifying causes, and developing solutions to prevent recurrence.
• Ability to communicate ideas persuasively and gain support ethically.
• Ability to provide direction and respond to questions while observing work activity.
• Ability to work collaboratively across functions.
• Ability to work overtime and/or weekends when required.
• Ability to use required personal protective equipment, potentially including a PAPR.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to effectively present information to different audiences.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Professional manner and attention to detail.
• Ability to drive for results.
• Two-year degree or certificate.
• Excellent time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support packaging lines through routine and non-routine adjustments to ensure high-quality products.
• Collaborate with other departments to keep production lines operating efficiently.
• Perform preventive maintenance, changeovers, repairs, and running adjustments.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform maintenance and services.
• Promptly escalate downtime to a supervisor.
• Perform Single Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED) activities and execute initiatives related to OPEX objectives.
• Monitor and adjust equipment, and provide technical expertise or training to meet or exceed OEE targets.
• Help minimize downtime, defects, and waste and improve rate, yield, utilization, and equipment reliability.
• Participate in problem definition and countermeasure discussions at Tier I and Tier II meetings; document and drive actions for the assigned value stream.
• Audit the centerline document system and update setup documentation to keep settings accurate and support productivity.
• Audit and maintain 5S standards to support a safe, organized, clean, high-performing workplace.
• Work with business units and scheduling to maintain timelines for product launches and validations.
• Provide guidance and on-the-job training to others as needed.
• Assume the responsibilities and job functions of a supervisor when the supervisor is unavailable.
• Follow PCI, cGMP, and GCP policies, procedures, and rules; attend work as an essential function of the position.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the manager or supervisor.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Health insurance coverage, including dental and vision.
• Flexible spending account.
• 401(k).
• Eligibility for an annual performance bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED