Maintenance Mechanic

Endo•Raleigh, NC

About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic installs, maintains, repairs, and troubleshoots plant equipment and site facilities in a GMP manufacturing environment. The role works with process equipment and mechanical systems, including hydraulic and pneumatic systems, pumps, gear reducers, fans, centrifuges, boilers, compressors, vacuum systems, and other facility equipment. The mechanic follows SOPs and work instructions, documents work accurately, and completes work orders in the Maximo CMMS. The role supports equipment reliability, preventive and predictive maintenance, safety, training, and continuous improvement. It reports to the Maintenance Supervisor and has indirect responsibility for product quantity and quality through maintenance and repair of production equipment. Work takes place throughout indoor and outdoor plant areas, with exposure to noise, chemicals, dirt, oil, grease, temperature variations, and other industrial hazards. Required PPE may include a full-face respirator and other protective equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
1–3 years of mechanical experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing operation.
Knowledge of basic hand tools and ability to perform basic math.
Ability to read measuring tape, calipers, blueprints, and written instructions.
Ability to complete work-order documentation and use a CMMS.
Understanding of cGMP.
Ability to routinely lift and carry objects weighing 50 pounds or less, climb several flights of steps on occasion, and exert effort to pull control valves, loosen bolts, or move controls and instrumentation.
Ability to work throughout indoor and outdoor plant areas and wear required PPE, potentially including a full-face respirator.

Nice To Haves

Associate or technical degree in a mechanical field.
Welding skills.
Experience or skills in shaft alignment, precision maintenance, lubrication, mechanical seals, pumps, gearboxes, and torque application.
Experience with a CMMS such as MP2 or Maximo.
Learning on the Fly, Problem Solving, and Interpersonal Savvy.

Responsibilities

Install, troubleshoot, and repair process and facility equipment and hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
Interface with OEMs and vendors as needed and requisition equipment.
Perform and document work according to SOPs and work instructions, including completing work orders in the Maximo CMMS.
Perform repairs and modifications as directed by Maintenance Supervisors and Plant Management.
Support and participate in training programs.
Keep Maintenance Supervisors informed of job status.
Support site safety programs.
Support or lead failure analysis by discussing equipment failure causes with maintenance technicians, supervisors, or the maintenance engineer.
Maintain good housekeeping in the shop and at job sites.
Support the PM/PdM program by ensuring high-quality workmanship and entering required work-order information accurately.
Assist supervisors, engineers, and others with equipment installation, repair techniques, and opportunities to improve equipment reliability.
Recognize problems and troubleshoot malfunctioning equipment independently, without direct supervision.
Wear required personal protective equipment for assigned tasks.