Maintenance Technician

New opportunity with a major leader in Cell Therapy manufacturing that’s expanding its Technical Operations team and looking to hire a Maintenance Technician Specialist to support critical clinical and commercial manufacturing operations at their Raritan, NJ facility.

This is a full‑time, on‑site role supporting cGMP production on a modified third shift. You’ll act as a key technical resource responsible for maintaining mechanical systems, HVAC, clean‑room utilities, and complex process equipment within a state‑of‑the‑art Cell Therapy manufacturing facility preparing for commercial launch and sustained production.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain HVAC, refrigeration, clean‑room HVAC, clean steam, cryogenic storage systems, and process equipment
• Perform maintenance activities across plumbing, pipe fitting, millwright work, utilities, and mechanical systems
• Execute minor facility upgrades and system installations
• Conduct on‑site equipment and critical utilities maintenance, supporting manufacturing equipment projects, cost improvements, asset management, and reliability initiatives
• Support facility project initiatives as needed
• Maintain compliance with all applicable codes, regulations, and licensing requirements
• Perform reactive, preventive, and predictive maintenance across HVAC, refrigeration, mechanical, and plumbing systems
• Read and interpret blueprints, P&IDs, and technical drawings
• Utilize GDP-compliant documentation for all CMMS work orders
• Troubleshoot, plan, and anticipate system issues, taking proactive corrective actions
• Remove and repair defective parts using hoists, lifts, hand tools, and power tools
• Repair instrumentation, electrical devices, circuits, motors, and switch gear (up to 600V)
• Operate, monitor, and maintain electrical switch gear
• Support building automation systems including PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and associated components
• Work with validated and qualified equipment in cGMP environments
• Uphold all training requirements and regulatory compliance (FDA, EPA, OSHA, DEA, TSA)
• Support maintenance-related quality events such as deviations, OOTs, change controls, RCA, and FMEA
• Contribute to annual maintenance goals, continuous improvement projects, and metric-driven initiatives
• Work independently with minimal oversight and provide shift flexibility/on‑call support as needed

What We’re Looking For:

• Technical degree, trade certification, or high school diploma with equivalent experience
• 4+ years of experience in an industrial manufacturing or regulated environment
• Proficiency in more than one craft (HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, etc.)
• cGMP or clean‑room experience strongly preferred
• HVAC and clean‑room system maintenance experience
• CMMS experience required
• Strong communication skills and proficiency in English
• Working knowledge of building automation, environmental monitoring, PLCs, VFDs, instrumentation, and electrical practices
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving abilities
• Ability to manage shifting priorities in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment
• Strong organizational skills and commitment to continuous improvement
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision

Rate & Location:

Competitive hourly rate + benefits

Raritan, NJ - full on‑site presence required

Shift:

Sunday - Thursday, 3rd shift (10 PM - 8:30 AM)