Manufacturing Equipment Mechanic (Levels I–III)
Qualdoc · Henrico County, Virginia, United States
Posted about 21 hours ago
Skills
Benefits
- ✓401(k) With Company Match
- ✓Health Insurance
- ✓Dental Insurance
- ✓Vision Insurance
- ✓Life Insurance
- ✓Paid Time Off
- ✓Referral Program
- ✓Retirement Plan Options
Job description
Manufacturing Equipment Mechanic (Levels I–III)
Location: Henrico, VA
Job Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
Available Shifts: 1st and 2nd Shift
Pay: Starts at $27.00 per hour (rate may be higher based on experience)
Position Summary
We are seeking skilled Manufacturing Equipment Mechanics to support production and packaging operations within a regulated environment. This role is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing equipment used in the manufacturing and packaging of pharmaceutical products.
The position involves hands-on mechanical work, preventive maintenance, equipment setup, and continuous improvement of maintenance processes. Candidates should be comfortable working across multiple types of equipment and contributing to a team-focused production environment.
\n- Maintain, repair, and troubleshoot manufacturing and packaging equipment to ensure consistent performance
- Perform routine preventive maintenance, equipment setup, and changeovers
- Execute equipment cleaning and assist in maintaining operational readiness
- Apply advanced mechanical skills to support multiple production lines
- Adjust, replace, and install machine components as needed for repairs or product changeovers
- Conduct major equipment overhauls and ensure machines meet production standards
- Record maintenance activities, lubrication, and repairs in logbooks per preventive maintenance programs
- Assist machine operators in maintaining production efficiency and quality standards
- Support troubleshooting efforts and guide less experienced mechanics when needed
- Participate in training programs and assist with onboarding new team members
- Communicate incidents, near misses, or hazards to leadership promptly
- Follow all safety procedures, including lockout/tagout protocols
- Ensure proper function of guards, interlocks, and other safety mechanisms
- Maintain a clean and organized workspace aligned with 5S standards
- Adhere to all regulatory and quality standards, including cGMP requirements
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support daily plant operations
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support production continuity
Education & Experience:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Minimum of 2 years of mechanical experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting
- Ability to obtain forklift certification within 6 months
Skills & Abilities:
- Basic math and reading comprehension skills
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately
- Strong attention to detail and ability to visually verify process steps
- Good hand-eye coordination
- Basic computer navigation skills (assessment required)
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and handle materials up to 100 lbs using appropriate equipment
- Exposure to raw materials, including pharmaceutical active ingredients (PAIs)
- Use of personal protective equipment (e.g., gloves, safety shoes, goggles, respirators) as required
- Work may involve wet floors, steam, high-temperature water, and handling of chemicals such as flammable or caustic substances
- Must be flexible to work off-shifts, overtime, and additional hours as needed
- Availability for 2nd or 3rd shift required
- 401(k) with company match
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan options
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