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Industrial Maintenance Technician


Job Location:

Woodbine, IA - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 28 - 37
Posted: 11 October 2026 (22 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 8 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Maintenance Technician
Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to support the ongoing operation and reliability of manufacturing equipment facility systems and utilities within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. This position will be responsible for performing preventative and corrective maintenance troubleshooting equipment issues and supporting equipment installations and facility improvement projects.

The ideal candidate is mechanically strong comfortable troubleshooting independently and able to work safely within a highly regulated cGMP manufacturing environment. This role requires someone who can identify the root cause of equipment problems make effective repairs and clearly document maintenance activities.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform preventative predictive and corrective maintenance on production facility and utility equipment.
  • Troubleshoot mechanical and electromechanical equipment to identify the cause of equipment failures and determine appropriate repairs.
  • Maintain manufacturing equipment used in the production of pharmaceutical products including pumps agitators mechanical seals gaskets compression equipment encapsulation machinery compactors coating equipment and related systems.
  • Maintain and troubleshoot facility and utility systems including HVAC compressed air dust collection refrigeration boilers electrical systems purified water/RO systems and other supporting utilities.
  • Read and interpret equipment manuals mechanical drawings layouts specifications and electrical/wiring diagrams.
  • Use precision measuring equipment such as calipers micrometers levels and other diagnostic tools to evaluate equipment and components.
  • Make equipment adjustments alignments repairs and component replacements using appropriate hand and power tools.
  • Fabricate or modify replacement components when necessary using machine shop equipment.
  • Assist with the installation startup modification and maintenance of new equipment and facility systems.
  • Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities equipment conditions repairs and follow-up requirements.
  • Provide technical information to assist with identifying and ordering replacement parts and maintaining appropriate spare-parts inventory.
  • Communicate equipment issues maintenance needs and ongoing work clearly with team members and other departments.
  • Respond promptly to maintenance requests while maintaining a strong focus on production needs and internal customer service.
  • Follow established SOPs manufacturer recommendations maintenance procedures and cGMP requirements.
  • Maintain a clean organized and safe work environment.
  • Follow all site safety policies and procedures including proper lockout/tagout practices.
  • Perform confined-space work when required and in accordance with applicable safety procedures.
  • Complete assigned maintenance work safely accurately and efficiently with minimal supervision.
Qualifications
  • Previous maintenance experience in a pharmaceutical biotech food chemical or other highly regulated manufacturing environment preferred.
  • Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.
  • Experience maintaining pumps seals gaskets agitators production machinery and other industrial equipment.
  • Working knowledge of facility and utility systems such as HVAC compressed air dust collection boilers refrigeration and water purification systems.
  • Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings equipment layouts wiring diagrams and technical specifications.
  • Experience using precision measuring tools and common maintenance equipment.
  • Familiarity with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
  • Confined-space training or experience is preferred.
  • Ability to work independently prioritize maintenance needs and resolve equipment problems with limited supervision.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to accurately document work performed and communicate equipment conditions and outstanding issues.
  • Commitment to following safety procedures quality standards and established maintenance practices.
What Were Looking For

The successful candidate will be a hands-on maintenance professional who enjoys troubleshooting problems and keeping equipment operating reliably. You should be comfortable working independently but also able to communicate effectively with production engineering and other maintenance team members.

Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment is highly valued particularly for candidates who understand the importance of documentation safety preventive maintenance and cGMP compliance.

COM067

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical Vision Dental 401K and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.


Required Experience:

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