Maintenance Technician
LIFE SCIENCE OUTSOURCING INC
Summary
Keep the equipment behind life-saving medical devices running strong. As Maintenance Technician, you will keep production lines reliable through preventive maintenance, sharp troubleshooting, and fast, high-quality repairs.
Job description
What You'll Do
As a key member of the Facilities and Maintenance team, you will partner with production and engineering to keep equipment safe, efficient, and ready to meet production targets while upholding strict quality and safety standards.
Preventive Maintenance & Reliability
- Perform routine preventive maintenance on manufacturing equipment to keep it at peak performance and minimize downtime.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives that raise equipment reliability, productivity, and efficiency.
Troubleshooting & Repair
- Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic issues quickly and correctly.
- Repair or replace faulty components, including motors, sensors, actuators, and controllers.
- Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and emergencies to limit production disruption.
Installation & Collaboration
- Assist with the installation, setup, and calibration of new equipment to support production needs.
- Work with production and engineering teams to diagnose complex technical problems and put lasting solutions in place.
Documentation, Safety & Growth
- Document maintenance activities, including work performed, parts used, and equipment status, following company procedures.
- Follow all safety regulations and protocols to keep yourself and your coworkers safe.
- Take part in training programs to build your technical skills and stay current with industry best practices.
Qualifications: What You Bring
Skills & Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent. Technical or vocational training in industrial maintenance or a related field is preferred.
- Proven experience as a Maintenance Technician, Maintenance Mechanic, or similar role, ideally in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to diagnose and repair complex machinery.
- Able to read technical manuals, schematics, and blueprints to understand equipment specifications and layouts.
- Working knowledge of electrical systems, PLCs, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
- Certification in industrial maintenance or a related field is a plus.
Mindset & Impact
- You work well independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- You communicate clearly and approach problems collaboratively.
- You are committed to safety, quality, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- You are flexible about shifts, including weekends and holidays when production needs it.
Work Environment
- On-site at our Somersworth, NH facility, an FDA-registered, ISO 13485-certified medical device contract manufacturer.
- Flexibility to work varying shifts, including weekends and holidays, as needed.
- Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods and walk extended distances as needed.
- Must be able to stand, stoop, kneel, and crouch for extended periods.
- Clarity of vision at 20 inches or more, and able to view a computer monitor for extended periods.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Technical or vocational training in industrial maintenance or related field preferred
- Proven experience as a Maintenance Technician, Maintenance Mechanic, or similar role
- Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
- Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to diagnose and repair complex machinery
- Able to read technical manuals, schematics, and blueprints
- Working knowledge of electrical systems, PLCs, hydraulics, and pneumatics
- Certification in industrial maintenance or related field is a plus
- Work well independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team
- Communicate clearly and approach problems collaboratively
- Committed to safety, quality, and compliance with regulatory requirements
- Flexible about shifts, including weekends and holidays
Benefits
- Ongoing training
- Professional development
Company overview
Life Science Outsourcing, Inc. (LSO) is a performance-driven Contract Manufacturing Organization (CMO/CDMO) specializing in medical device manufacturing services. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Brea, California, the company operates FDA-registered and ISO 13485-certified facilities across the United States and Costa Rica, spanning over 125,000 square feet. LSO provides comprehensive end-to-end solutions including medical device assembly, packaging, sterilization, medical package testing, reagent packaging and design, thermoforming, and resorbables manufacturing. The company serves diverse MedTech markets including orthopedics, cardiovascular devices, neuromodulation, diagnostics, and minimally invasive devices. With a team of 51-200 employees, LSO leverages deep regulatory expertise to help medical device innovators accelerate their go-to-market launches while streamlining supply chains and mitigating risks. Their unique business model combines in-house capabilities with extensive quality management systems, offering 12 cleanrooms ranging from Class 5 to 8 and specialized manufacturing environments for bioabsorbable polymers.