Production Maintenance Mechanic
About The Position
The Production Maintenance Mechanic installs, maintains, inspects, troubleshoots, and repairs production-line manufacturing equipment. The position involves diagnosing failures, replacing defective components, performing preventive maintenance and emergency repairs, and using technical manuals, drawings, diagrams, schematics, specifications, and instructions to complete work. The mechanic maintains maintenance and repair logs and enters data into a computerized system. Work may involve electrical, mechanical, and machining trades, as well as assisting with the installation of new equipment and, under supervision, modifying existing equipment systems. The role also assists the Facilities Maintenance Department with general building maintenance functions, while the posting emphasizes production/manufacturing mechanic experience rather than facilities or HVAC experience. This is an onsite, six-month-plus contract position in Danbury, Connecticut. The listed shift is Monday through Friday, 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM; the posting also notes that multiple shifts are being hired. The role requires observing company, health, safety, and environmental guidelines and involves wearing a clean suit and portable respirator. Relocation assistance may be available.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Three to five years of related maintenance experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
- Production or manufacturing mechanic experience, including production maintenance or conveyor-belt experience.
- Experience with troubleshooting and preventive maintenance.
- Organizational skills.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds.
- Knowledge of calibration and preventive maintenance procedures.
- Knowledge of computer database programs.
- Ability to wear a portable respirator for extended periods.
- Ability to adapt and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work the listed third shift schedule of Monday through Friday, 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM.
Nice To Haves
- Vocational or technical training.
- Knowledge of cGMP procedures.
- Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and other regulatory guidelines.
- Pharmaceutical-industry experience is not required.
Responsibilities
- Perform preventive maintenance and emergency repairs on manufacturing equipment.
- Diagnose equipment failures, troubleshoot issues, and replace defective components.
- Read and understand technical manuals, schematics, drawings, diagrams, specifications, prints, and instructions to troubleshoot or repair equipment.
- Perform work in one or more machine trades, including electrical, mechanical, or machining work.
- Perform routine equipment maintenance and repairs and inspect manufacturing equipment operations routinely.
- Assist with installation of new equipment and install new units or replacement parts according to specifications and safety guidelines.
- Maintain maintenance and repair logs and enter and maintain data in a computerized system.
- Under supervision, assist with redesigning optical, vacuum, electrical, electronic, or mechanical systems for existing manufacturing equipment.
- Assist the Facilities Maintenance Department with general building maintenance functions.
- Observe company, health, safety, and environmental guidelines.
- Estimate labor and equipment costs and prepare requisitions as required.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance may be available.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
