Production Equipment Mechanic IIl

Production Equipment Mechanic III, Albuquerque, NM

Build your future at Curia, where our work has the power to save lives

Curia is a global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) with over 30 years of experience partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to provide life‑saving treatments to patients. At Curia, we are on a mission to advance our customers’ therapies from curiosity to cure and ultimately to improve patients’ lives.

• Generous benefit options (eligible first day of employment)
• Paid training, vacation and holidays (vacation accrual begins on first day of employment)
• Career advancement opportunities
• Education reimbursement
• 401K program with matching contributions
• Learning platform
• And more!

The Production Equipment Mechanic III is responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of process equipment used in pharmaceutical filling operations. This role requires advanced technical expertise to diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic issues, ensuring equipment operates efficiently and in compliance with GMP standards. The mechanic will work with schematics, technical drawings, and manuals to perform preventive and corrective maintenance while proactively identifying opportunities for equipment optimization.

Additionally, this role involves documenting all maintenance activities in an electronic work order system and maintaining clear communication with cross‑functional teams. The mechanic is expected to demonstrate integrity, self‑accountability, and a commitment to continuous improvement in all maintenance operations.

• Organize and plan preventive maintenance schedules, document maintenance activities, ensure adherence to safety procedures and cGMP standards, and provide leadership and mentorship to other mechanics.
• Collaborate with Technical Operations on new and existing customer projects, interface with vendors for part fabrication, and proactively identify and resolve recurring equipment issues to support robust and reliable production operations.

• Perform preventive and routine maintenance procedures on a wide range of production equipment to ensure operational reliability.
• Install, qualify (IQ), and commission new manufacturing equipment and systems.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and optimize equipment performance with minimal supervision.
• Lead and mentor other mechanics in effective troubleshooting and repair techniques.
• Organize and execute preventive maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and maximize equipment performance.
• Document all maintenance activities accurately and in accordance with SOPs and cGMP requirements.
• Collaborate with Technical Operations to support new customer projects and improve existing processes.
• Provide input on spare part needs and work with vendors to fabricate or procure necessary components.
• Support facility expansion and equipment enhancement projects.
• Report recurring equipment issues and assist in developing improved maintenance strategies and robust PM practices.
• Participate in shift change meetings to communicate equipment status and outstanding maintenance needs.
• Follow and promote all company safety policies, procedures, and Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs).
• Be available for 24‑hour on‑call duty as needed to support manufacturing operations.
• Repair tooling and machinery, including fabrication and modification of parts when necessary.
• Read/interpret SOPs to ensure compliance.
• Maintain up to date trainings.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Minimum of two (2) years mechanic experience in a maintenance setting within a pharmaceutical or related industry
• Hands‑on experience in the operation/maintenance of manufacturing equipment in a pharmaceutical or related environment
• Associate’s degree in a related field with minimum of three (3) years’ experience working as a maintenance mechanic in a pharmaceutical or related environment (preferred)

This role does not have supervisory responsibilities.

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