Job Title: Industrial Maintenance Technician
Location: Myerstown, PA
Shift: 2nd Shift | Monday–Friday | 3:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Hours: Flexible | 20–40 hours/week (average 30 hrs/week)
Pay Rate: $20.00/hr
Assignment Type: 1-year contract with potential to convert to permanent

Be a key player in keeping production moving and compliant.
We’re looking for a hands-on, mechanically inclined Industrial Maintenance Technician to support site-wide operations and facilities at a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Myerstown, PA. If you enjoy troubleshooting complex systems, working with a variety of mechanical and electrical equipment, and ensuring processes stay efficient and compliant—you’ll fit right in.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform preventive, routine, and non-routine maintenance across facility and utility systems

Support GMP and OSHA compliance by following safety protocols, SOPs, and Lockout/Tagout procedures

Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems (up to 480V), HVAC, pumps, fans, and PLC-driven equipment

Assist in installation, qualification, and commissioning of equipment alongside engineers

Read and modify PLC ladder logic and control system documentation

Conduct fire system inspections and perform routine building repairs

Fabricate and install metal and plastic components using welding, cutting, and machining tools

Coordinate with outside vendors and contractors as needed

Maintain documentation and logs in accordance with cGMP standards

Collaborate across teams including QA, engineering, planning, and warehousing

Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED required

Technical associate degree or 2 years of vocational training preferred

Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial maintenance, including work with PLCs, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, or electrical systems

Proficient in reading schematics, blueprints, manuals, and technical documentation

Strong math skills and ability to work in both metric and standard units

Comfortable using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and email systems

Effective communication and teamwork skills

Must be able to work safely in a regulated production environment

Willingness to work overtime as required

Why Join Us?

This is more than just a job—it’s a chance to be part of a team that ensures critical pharmaceutical products reach patients safely and on time. You’ll work in a supportive environment where your mechanical know-how and problem-solving skills make a real impact. With potential to convert to a permanent role, this is a great opportunity to grow your career in a regulated and respected industry.

Pay Details: $20.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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