Maintenance Mechanic
Catalent Pharma Solutions
Summary
We have an opportunity for a Maintenance Mechanic, Encapsulation to join our team. In this role, you will maintain process and utility equipment as well as building infrastructure related to manufacturing. You will support installation, qualification, and operation of new equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and provide effective repairs. This position requires close communication with leadership and accurate documentation of work performed.
Job description
Position Summary
We have an opportunity for a Maintenance Mechanic, Encapsulation to join our team. In this role, you will maintain process and utility equipment as well as building infrastructure related to manufacturing. You will support installation, qualification, and operation of new equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and provide effective repairs. This position requires close communication with leadership and accurate documentation of work performed.
Shift: 6 PM - 6 AM 2-2-3. Location: Winchester, KY. 100% Onsite.
The Role
- Support installation, qualification, and operation of new device assembly and fill processing suites and equipment
- Set up encapsulation machines, manage spare parts, troubleshoot, and optimize performance
- Assist in creating new preventive maintenance procedures, spare parts lists, and update spares management database
- Perform systematic preventive maintenance following industry best practices
- Provide quick and effective repairs as needed
- Communicate closely with Maintenance Leader and Operations Leader to ensure repair or preventive maintenance status is clear
- Use electronic work order and calibration databases to document work performed
- Perform other duties as required to support high performance
The Candidate
Minimum Requirements
- High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) required
- 3+ years of experience in a pharmaceutical, food, or chemical manufacturing environment in a maintenance technician position
- Experience with electronic work order, preventive maintenance, and spare parts programs for production, utility, and building systems
- Ability to troubleshoot and repair pneumatic and electronic control systems and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) based systems using equipment schematics and specialized testing equipment
- Familiar with use and operation of test equipment such as digital voltmeter, temperature probes, and pneumatic calibrators
- Ability to use hand and power tools
- Ability to use various electrical testing equipment such as ammeters, voltmeters, temperature probes, and pneumatic calibrators
- Familiar with and able to read, understand, and use electrical drawings, system drawings, panel layout sheets, and wiring diagrams
- Ability to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines
- Individual may be required to sit, stand, walk, kneel, squat, and bend for an extended period of time
- Specific vision requirements to inspect equipment and machinery
Preferred Skills & Background
- Associate degree or vocational certificate in a related field preferred
Requirements
- High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) required
- 3+ years of experience in a pharmaceutical, food, or chemical manufacturing environment in a maintenance technician position
- Experience with electronic work order, preventive maintenance, and spare parts programs for production, utility, and building systems
- Ability to troubleshoot and repair pneumatic and electronic control systems and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) based systems using equipment schematics and specialized testing equipment
- Familiar with use and operation of test equipment such as digital voltmeter, temperature probes, and pneumatic calibrators
- Ability to use hand and power tools
- Ability to use various electrical testing equipment such as ammeters, voltmeters, temperature probes, and pneumatic calibrators
- Familiar with and able to read, understand, and use electrical drawings, system drawings, panel layout sheets, and wiring diagrams
- Ability to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines
- Individual may be required to sit, stand, walk, kneel, squat, and bend for an extended period of time
- Specific vision requirements to inspect equipment and machinery
- Associate degree or vocational certificate in a related field preferred
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- 8 Paid Holidays
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Resource Groups
- WellHub Program
- Perkspot Discounts
Company overview
Catalent Pharma Solutions, now known as Catalent, Inc., is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) headquartered in Tampa, Florida. Founded in 2007 as a spin-off from Cardinal Health's pharmaceutical technologies segment, the company has grown into a major player in the pharmaceutical services industry. Catalent provides comprehensive drug development and manufacturing solutions including drug delivery technologies, formulation development, analytical testing, clinical and commercial manufacturing, clinical packaging, and supply chain services. The company operates over 50 facilities across four continents and has supported more than half of all FDA-approved products over the past decade. With approximately 16,900 employees, Catalent produces over 70 billion doses annually for more than 8,000 products, serving major pharmaceutical companies like Pfizer, Moderna, Novo Nordisk, and Bristol-Myers Squibb. In 2024, the company was acquired by Novo Holdings A/S for $16.5 billion, further strengthening its position in the global pharmaceutical manufacturing landscape.