Maintenance Mechanic 2 - 3rd Shift (Mon-Thurs; 9pm-7am)

PCI Pharma Services•Rockford, IL

11d•$25 - $29

About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic installs, troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs equipment while following applicable work practices and procedures. The role supports packaging lines and internal customers by keeping equipment operating efficiently, helping maintain a safe workplace, and contributing to site business goals. The mechanic performs preventive maintenance, changeovers, repairs, and adjustments; analyzes equipment failures; and supports operational excellence and equipment reliability. The position also includes documenting and auditing equipment settings and centerline information, coordinating with business units and scheduling for product launches and validations, and participating in daily direction-setting meetings. Work is on the third shift, Monday through Thursday, from 9:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., and may require overtime or weekend work. PPE and a Powered Air Purifying Respirator may be required.

Requirements

Meet skill-testing requirements at the approved grade level for the position.
At least 2–3 years of applicable maintenance experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment, or a two-year technical school.
Basic mathematical and computer skills, including ability to perform basic computer tasks and operate common computer programs.
Minimum professional proficiency in speaking and reading: ability to participate effectively in conversations and read standard materials intended for general readers.
High reasoning ability to solve practical problems and handle concrete variables in situations with limited standardization.
Ability to interpret instructions presented in various forms.
Ability to work the stated third-shift schedule, Monday through Thursday, 9:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
May be required to work overtime and/or weekends.
May be required to use personal protective equipment (PPE) and a Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR).

Nice To Haves

Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
Ability to work independently and/or as part of a team.
Professional conduct, attention to detail, and a drive for results.
Packaging experience.

Responsibilities

Support packaging lines by making routine and non-routine adjustments to ensure high-quality product.
Collaborate with other departments and Maintenance Mechanics to keep production lines operating efficiently.
Perform preventive maintenance, changeovers, repairs, and running adjustments.
Gather and analyze information, identify implications, draw conclusions, develop alternative solutions, and evaluate their consequences.
Present ideas and opinions ethically to gain others’ support through actions, examples, or persuasion.
Diagnose and resolve problems by examining information from different sources, identifying causes, and preventing recurrence.
Guide and train others by answering questions, observing work, and giving direction when needed.
Use hand tools and power tools to perform assigned duties.
Detect faulty operations and defective material, and report these and unusual situations to appropriate personnel.
Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform maintenance and service.
Follow PCI, cGMP, and GCP policies, procedures, and rules; promptly escalate safety, quality, and downtime issues according to protocol.
Perform Single Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED) activities on packaging lines.
Execute initiatives related to OPEX objectives.
Analyze equipment failures to improve equipment reliability while maintaining productivity.
Update setup documentation to keep equipment settings current and accurate.
Coordinate with business units and scheduling to maintain timelines for product launches and validations.
Audit and maintain 5S standards to support a safe, organized, clean, high-performing workplace.
Document and drive actions for the assigned value stream.
Audit the centerline document system to support sustainability and productivity.
Attend Tier I Daily Directional Setting (DDS) meetings and provide feedback and follow-up when outages result from centerline documents.