As a Production Maintenance Technician IV at Pfizer you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless operation of our manufacturing processes. Your expertise will be crucial in keeping all production and packaging machinery up and running conducting preventive predictive and corrective maintenance and performing specification checks. You will interpret blueprints sketches and engineering specifications determining the sequence of operations and method of setup as well as assessing the requirements for materials parts and equipment. Your breadth of knowledge and prior work experience will enable you to adapt standard methods and procedures identify required delivery and process improvements and drive increased efficiency throughput and quality. Your dedication and focus will help Pfizer achieve new milestones and make a significant impact on patients across the globe.
In this role you will perform maintenance repair complex troubleshooting redesign and enhancement of mechanical electrical and computerized systems. You will develop maintenance PM and calibration procedures and serve as a leader and technical resource for technicians at various levels. You will be responsible for the operation of production equipment performing routine and preventative maintenance changeovers adjustments and repairs for both production and facility equipment
It is your dedication and focus that will help in making Pfizer ready to achieve new milestones and help patients across the globe.
Machine Maintenance and Troubleshooting: This includes troubleshooting diagnosing and repairing machine breakdowns promptly and skillfully minimizing machine downtime and performing preventive maintenance and calibration of production and facility equipment without supervision.
Technical Instruction and Supervision: This involves instructing other technicians and machine/process operators in the intricacies of assigned machinery and equipment providing supervision to lower-level technicians and training other technicians in areas of specialization.
Performance Improvement and Recommendations: Demonstrating the ability to make useful recommendations regarding improved machine performance analyzing equipment efficiency developing design enhancements and generating and implementing ECR and CSCR modifications.
Installation and Coordination: Coordinating installation activities of new equipment with production and maintenance personnel developing troubleshooting training and use documentation and integrating project implementation with production personnel and management.
Documentation and Communication: Following oral and written instructions dealing effectively with all levels of employees and maintaining appropriate documentation such as preventive maintenance calibration procedures logbook entries and work orders.
Technical Proficiency: Demonstrating proficiency in areas such as AC/DC electrical theory principles of HVAC and refrigeration electrical power distribution equipment mechanical components fluid power components and mathematical calculations related to problem-solving and troubleshooting.
Self-Management and Development: Managing own time and professional development being accountable for own results prioritizing workflow and assisting in prioritizing the workflow of less-experienced colleagues.
Safety and Compliance: Applying safety policies and Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) knowledge in daily operations following SOPs cGMPs batch records and BOMs and ensuring environmental excursions are kept to an acceptable level.
Specialized Knowledge and Skills: Having accomplished knowledge in areas such as electrical control systems electronic control systems pneumatic control systems calibration systems HVAC/refrigeration systems welding machining systems electro-mechanical systems fluid systems computer systems or PLCs.
Operational Efficiency and Support: Minimizing production line downtime maximizing efficiencies supporting shutdowns coordinating with other departments for smooth production operations and providing recommendations and plans of action for equipment repair.
Root Cause Analysis and Problem Resolution: Sharing responsibility for root cause analysis to eliminate repeat performance issues analyzing equipment/line problems and implementing resolutions.
Aseptic Techniques and Process Operations: Understanding all aspects of the washing filling component sterilization process operating in Grade A B C D environments performing necessary machine setup operation changeover adjustment diagnosis repair and preventative maintenance on production equipment and ensuring the highest level of accuracy in GDPand process-related errors.
HS diploma with 6 years of GMP manufacturing exp
Or Associates Degree in Science or Technology and 4 years GMP manufacturing exp
Demonstrated proficiency in aseptic technique (as applicable)
Strong Root Cause Analysis skills and troubleshooting principles
Must be self-motivated able to work independently and have a problem-solving mindset.
Must be able to work with computerized filling system programs.
Demonstrated experience and competence in following detailed instructions.
Have working knowledge of chemistry filling sterilization and the filtration process.
Must be able to read interpret and perform job duties as prescribed in the operating procedure.
Must be able to read and interpret equipment data and demonstrate ability to communicate work requirement and problems in a concise and accurate manner.
Must be able to confirm cleaned equipment meets the requirements of visually clean and passing all critical process parameters.
Must be able to work in a controlled temperature environment wearing clean room attire. On occasion steam noise chemical odors and fumes may be present.
Required to wear personnel protective equipment as indicated by area standard operating procedures.
Must have the ability to recognize when processes procedures equipment product commodities etc are out of specifications.
1-4 years of relevant experience in a regulated pharmaceutical production setting preferred.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to stand for 10 to 12 hours at a time sit for 5 to 6 hours at a time and regularly walk long distances climb stairs/ladders walk on catwalks.
Ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs without mechanical assistance at least once a shift and lift >50 lbs with assistance.
NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
Ability to work in a controlled temperature environment wearing clean room attire. On occasion steam noise chemical odours and fumes may be present; personal protective equipment must be worn for safety reasons.
Candidates must successfully complete the maintenance skill test.
Must be fit tested maintain physical conditions and be able to wear proper PPE/Environmental gowning as required.
No physical restrictions with ability to routinely lift/pull 20lbs and infrequently lift 50lbs. Must be able to climb bend etc. to access equipment. Manual dexterity is required to perform adjustments.
Must be able to work overtime as required including Holidays.
Must be able to work any shift (day swing night) as well as various weekends (Mon-Fri Tues-Sat etc.)
Must be available for on-call work as required.
Work Location Assignment:On Premise
OTHER JOB DETAILS
Last Date to Apply for Job: October 23th 2025
The salary for this position ranges from $31.38 to $52.31 per addition this position offers eligibility for overtime weekend holiday and other pay premiums depending on the work schedule and the Companys policies. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of lifes moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution paid vacation holiday and personal days paid caregiver/parental and medical leave and health benefits to include medical prescription drug dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site U.S. Benefits (). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided applies only to the United States - North Carolina - Rocky Mount location.Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
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