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Maintenance Technician I

Exela Pharma Sciences Lenoir NC Posted Oct 15, 2026
Location
Lenoir NC
Workplace
On-site / per employer
Posted
Oct 15, 2026

Position Summary

The Maintenance Technician maintains production and quality by ensuring operation of production machinery and mechanical equipment.

Job Responsibilities

  • ✓Independently performs repair/maintenance of GMP utilities and GMP production equipment, while following standard operating procedures
  • ✓Adhere to preventative maintenance schedules, performing the work within manufacturing or production schedules
  • ✓Update spare parts inventories as needed
  • ✓Follow all procedures and applicable guidelines
  • ✓Support technical, engineering, and manufacturing. Meet customer needs in support of business goals
  • ✓Document all PM and repair tasks by ensuring that entries are legible and document any excursions from written procedures or any abnormalities utilizing the appropriate reporting systems
  • ✓Comply with aseptic processing requirements
  • ✓Minimize active batch downtime
  • ✓Assist with product changeovers, set-ups, and start-up activities
  • ✓Maintain pharmaceutical processing equipment
  • ✓Perform PM activities
  • ✓Maintain maintenance records
  • ✓Comply with environmental health and safety requirements
  • ✓Maintain maintenance communications
  • ✓Train others in mechanical maintenance
  • ✓Perform other duties as assigned

Experience Requirements

  • ✓Ability to read and understand wiring diagrams and P&ID
  • ✓Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and other systems
  • ✓Knowledge of lock out tag out procedures
  • ✓Must have a solid understanding of CGMP
  • ✓Good computer skills required.
  • ✓Attention to detail
  • ✓Must be flexible to work multiple shifts (Day, Swing, Nights) including weekends.
  • ✓Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. without assistance.
  • ✓Knowledge and experience with programmable logic controllers and/or Distributed Control Systems is desirable.
  • ✓Knowledge and experience with pharmaceutical filling operations, desirable
  • ✓Desired familiarity with particle measuring systems (PMS), air monitoring systems, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, vacuum systems, and peristaltic pumps, etc.

Education Requirements

  • ✓High School diploma or equivalent
  • ✓Trade School or associate’s degree preferred
  • ✓Trade certification in Industrial Electrical, Refrigeration, Boiler operator, welding, or other pertinent craft is desirable.

EOE, including disability/vets

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