PeopleShare, Inc. is actively recruiting a Facilities & Maintenance Technician for a specialized manufacturing client located in Cranbury, NJ.
This is a critical, high-impact role responsible for the overall integrity and operational readiness of the facility. As a Facilities & Maintenance Technician, you will support our facilities and production operations, ensuring equipment reliability, facility integrity, and strict compliance with cGMP, FDA, and regulatory standards. We are seeking a technical professional who brings hands-on experience maintaining pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment and facility systems, and who thrives in a regulated, fast-paced production environment where quality, safety, and uptime are essential.
Location: Cranbury, NJ
Employment Type: Full-Time
Schedule: 7:00am - 3:30pm
Pay Rate: $27.00 - $29.00/hr
Key Responsibilities:
Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment and facility systems.
Troubleshoot, repair, and install/calibrate new pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment.
Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, including PLC-controlled equipment.
Support maintenance and operation of critical utilities (HVAC, cleanrooms, air handling units, chillers, boilers, etc.) to ensure environmental control compliance.
Ensure all work is performed in accordance with cGMP, SOPs, and safety standards, including proper documentation practices.
Maintain accurate and compliant records within a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
Assist with equipment qualifications, calibrations, and validation support activities as required in a regulated environment.
Conduct routine inspections of facility infrastructure and manufacturing equipment to proactively identify and address potential issues.
Partner closely with Manufacturing, Quality (QA/QC), and Engineering to minimize downtime and support production schedules.
Read and interpret technical drawings, P&IDs, electrical schematics, and equipment manuals.
Support audits and inspections by maintaining inspection-ready facilities and documentation.
Safely operate equipment such as scissor lifts, forklifts, and other maintenance tools.
Adhere to all EHS policies, including lockout/tagout (LOTO), confined space, and electrical safety procedures.
Qualifications:
Mandatory: 3+ years of maintenance experience in a pharmaceutical or regulated manufacturing (cGMP) environment.
Direct hands-on experience working on pharmaceutical equipment from a maintenance standpoint (troubleshooting, calibration, or installation of new equipment).
Strong working knowledge of facility systems and utilities (cleanroom environments, compressed air, water systems).
Experience troubleshooting electrical systems and industrial equipment.
Familiarity with cGMP documentation practices and working in an audit-ready environment.
Hands-on experience with CMMS systems for work order management and maintenance tracking.
Ability to read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.
Experience supporting manufacturing environments.
Knowledge of calibration, validation, and qualification processes (IQ/OQ/PQ).
Military technical training in maintenance or engineering disciplines is highly valued.
Key Competencies:
Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
Ability to work independently and prioritize in a fast-paced production environment.
High attention to detail with a focus on compliance and documentation accuracy.
Team-oriented with strong collaboration across cross-functional departments.
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