Maintenance Technician - ChemRite
1 day ago
Milwaukee
Job Description ChemRite CoPac is looking for a Maintenance Technician, responsible for supporting a GMP-regulated liquid blending and filling manufacturing operation that provides contract packaging, blending, and filling services for OTC, cosmetic, and specialty chemical products. ChemRite CoPac partners with customers to manufacture high-quality liquid products across a variety of package types while maintaining strict adherence to FDA, GMP, and customer-specific quality requirements. This position is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing production, packaging, and facility equipment, with a strong emphasis on executing and adhering to the site’s Preventive Maintenance (PM) program. The Maintenance Technician plays a critical role in ensuring equipment reliability, minimizing unplanned downtime, supporting compliant operations, and protecting product quality and customer trust. Basic Qualifications - Required: • High school diploma or GED required, • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Word, Excel) for documentation, communication, and data entry., • 2–5 years of hands-on maintenance experience in a GMP or regulated manufacturing environment, • Technical school certification, apprenticeship, or associate degree in Industrial Maintenance, Mechanical Technology, Electrical Technology, Machine repair, or a related field is a plus., • Prior experience supporting pharmaceutical, cosmetic, OTC, food, or chemical operations preferred Manufacturing Equipment: • Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues on liquid blending and filling equipment., • Repairs and maintains production equipment such as fillers, cappers, labelers, tape machines, pumps, and blending tanks., • Support daily equipment changeovers, setups, and adjustments to ensure smooth production operations., • Respond to unplanned equipment downtime and perform root cause troubleshooting to minimize production impact., • Perform basic fabrication, part replacement, alignment, lubrication, and calibration support as required., • On the job training will be provided for all specialized equipment., • Sets up daily production lines to run at set speed and quoted efficiency; monitors lines hourly to ensure equipment is running properly., • Respond quickly to mechanical issues, identifies problems and appropriate solutions., • Execute scheduled Preventive Maintenance activities on manufacturing, filling, packaging, and utility equipment per approved PM procedures and schedules., • Perform all work in accordance with GMP, FDA, and company quality standards., • Maintain equipment in a clean, sanitary, and inspection-ready condition always., • Maintain tools, spare parts, and maintenance areas in an organized and compliant manner., • Ensure maintenance activities do not compromise product quality, safety, or regulatory compliance., • Support facility projects, renovations, and equipment installations, • Ensure facility systems are maintained in a GMP-compliant, clean, and inspection-ready condition, • Coordinate with external contractors and vendors for specialized repairs and preventative maintenance activities, • Respond to facility repair requests in a timely manner to support safe and efficient operations, • Conduct routine inspections of the facility to identify maintenance needs, safety hazards, or compliance risks, • Maintain and repair facility utilities such as HVAC, compressed air, water, steam, and electrical distribution systems Organizational Commitment: aligning behavior with Company needs and priorities • Acts consistently with company values and norms; effectively uses organizational guidelines and procedures to solve problems., • Actively supports and implements company decisions; places shared goals before narrower interests., • Demonstrates good judgment in decision making and pursues win-win outcomes., • Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency and detail orientation, • Communicates respectfully with people at all levels both internally and externally., • Gathers and gives relevant information to others in a timely manner (co-workers, customers, vendors).