Pharmaceutical Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Pharmaceutical Maintenance Technician

Pay Range: $25-$30

Location: Chestnut Ridge, NY

Shift: 2 shift 3:30pm-11:45pm // M-F (8 hours work // 15-minute paid lunch)

Must Haves:

3+ years of hands-on maintenance experience in a pharmaceutical or regulated manufacturing environment

Experience troubleshooting and repairing pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment (e.g., tablet presses, blenders, water systems)

Proficient in using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) for documenting tasks

General HVAC and Facilities Maintenance knowledge

High School Diploma

Technical School or Associate Degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance

Insight Global is seeking a Pharmaceutical Maintenance Technician to support one of our pharmaceutical clients in Chestnut Ridge. This person must possess a strong background in cGMP environments and hands on experience with manufacturing equipment and facility systems. The ideal candidate will support the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of equipment used in pharmaceutical production, including blenders, tablet presses, water systems, Boilers & Steam generators. A working knowledge of HVAC systems, Building Management Systems (BMS), and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) is essential. This person should be available for weekend shifts and willing to work OT as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment, including but not limited to tablet presses, blenders, fluid bed dryers, and packaging lines.

Maintain and troubleshoot utility systems such as purified water systems, boilers, steam generators, and compressed air.

Support basic HVAC troubleshooting and assist with BMS monitoring and escalation when needed.

Utilize the CMMS to document work orders, preventive and reactive maintenance tasks, and parts inventory.

Respond promptly to facility repair requests and EMS alarms to ensure minimal downtime and compliance with environmental controls.

Ensure all maintenance activities are performed in compliance with cGMP, safety, and company procedures.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, QA, and engineering to resolve equipment issues.

Participate in equipment installations, upgrades, and qualification activities as needed.

Maintain accurate maintenance logs and documentation required for regulatory compliance.