Plant Manufacturing Technician

Sodexo•Rahway, NJ

8d•$77,605 - $100,430•Onsite

About The Position

As a Plant Maintenance Technician at Sodexo, you will play a critical role supporting a major pharmaceutical client by overseeing and maintaining specialized non-sterile manufacturing equipment in a highly automated facility in Rahway, NJ. Working closely with maintenance and production teams, you will help ensure plant systems and equipment operate safely, efficiently, and with minimal downtime. This role involves troubleshooting and repairing complex manufacturing equipment—such as tablet presses, roller compactors, spray dryers, encapsulators, and isolators—to prevent quality defects and production interruptions. You will also support calibration, preventive maintenance, and facility projects, taking on increasing levels of responsibility as your expertise grows! This is a full-time, second-shift position with standard hours of 3:30 PM – 11:30 PM.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in a maintenance role supporting manufacturing equipment.
Expertise in electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
Knowledge of manufacturing equipment and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) preferred.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Experience with Equipment Asset Management Systems (EAMS), including SAP and Pro-cal.
Skilled in technical writing for investigations, equipment protocols, and system documentation.
Minimum Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience - 2 years
Minimum Functional Experience - 2 years work experience in facilities maintenance, plant operations or engineering services

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of manufacturing equipment and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary contact for equipment troubleshooting, calibration, and maintenance, ensuring timely execution of customer requests.
Monitor, inspect, and assess production and facility equipment to identify hazards, performance issues, and service or replacement needs.
Perform routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance using hand and machine tools; interpret engineering drawings and blueprints.
Develop, implement, and track preventive maintenance programs and repair plans using a CMMS, ensuring accurate documentation and reporting.
Support equipment upgrades, automation projects, and downtime events in collaboration with plant technical staff and production teams.
Coordinate contractors, manage inspections and schedules, and maintain safety, cleanliness, and operational continuity across daily maintenance activities.