Description

Maintenance Technician - Device Assembly and Packaging

Location: Raleigh, North Carolina

Contract Type: 12-Month Contract-to-hire

Company: Brooksource Engineering Services

Client: Industry-Leading Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Partner

Position Overview

Brooksource Engineering Services is seeking four Expert Maintenance Technicians to support our pharmaceutical manufacturing partner in the Indianapolis, IN area. This is a 12-month contract opportunity focused on providing maintenance expertise for process and utility equipment in a highly automated Device Assembly and Packaging environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform timely and efficient preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Prioritize safety and adhere to all applicable safety procedures and practices.
• Conduct and document preventive maintenance activities per provided instructions.
• Improve equipment uptime, line efficiency, and overall equipment effectiveness through condition monitoring, troubleshooting, and engineering support.
• Diagnose and resolve machine issues such as excessive vibration, temperature anomalies, bearing failures, and performance degradation.
• Repair and overhaul equipment including gearboxes, pumps, blowers, fans, and drives, ensuring proper tolerances and alignment.
• Accurately document maintenance actions in the CMMS system.
• Assist in areas outside of primary responsibility and develop additional technical skills as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant maintenance experience.
• Must pass background check and drug screening.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Multi-craft maintenance technician experience (minimum 3 years).
• QEW certification.
• Familiarity with servo motors, VFDs, PLCs, power supplies, load cells, RFID readers, Fanuc robots, pick-and-place systems.
• Experience with material handling equipment, conveyors, gluing devices, and packaging machinery.
• Knowledge of vacuum systems and grippers.
• Proficiency in English (spoken, read, and written) for technical and business communication.
• Competency in software tools such as Maximo, Microsoft Outlook, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Experience in GMP/pharmaceutical manufacturing environments.
• Physical ability to work around equipment, climb ladders/stairs, and use PPE.
• Hands-on experience with equipment repair and basic troubleshooting tools (e.g., multimeters, calipers).
• Prior experience with highly automated equipment.

Additional Information

• Overtime may be required during shutdowns, emergencies, or peak workloads.
• Work involves exposure to potentially hazardous equipment, powders, liquids, and gases.
• Safety is a top priority.
• This is a day shift role following a 12-hour 2-2-3 schedule.