Level 1 – Mechanic, Maintenance (MFG)
Mechanic supports routine maintenance, equipment cleaning, basic troubleshooting, and minor repairs under supervision. Ideal for those newer to manufacturing maintenance, this role focuses on learning and executing tasks safely and accurately.
Employees at this level operate under close supervision. They apply foundational mechanical and electrical knowledge to assist in setup, repair, troubleshooting, and maintenance of manufacturing equipment. Independent judgment is limited; more complex tasks are escalated to higher levels.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform disassembly, cleaning, and setup of basic production equipment.
- Assist senior technicians in scheduled maintenance tasks.
- Replace small parts (belts, hoses, filters) with direction.
- Learn and follow cGMP and safety procedures.
- Complete daily logs, maintenance checklists, and safety forms.
- Participate in basic troubleshooting with guidance.
- Respond to facility and equipment issues under supervision.
Operate forklifts and lifts (certification preferred).
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Level 2 – Mechanic, Maintenance (MFG)
Mechanic requires the ability to independently perform equipment maintenance, moderate troubleshooting, and lead to smaller repairs.
Employees at this level work with moderate supervision, frequently exercising independent judgment. They apply solid mechanical and electrical skills to set up, repair, troubleshoot, and maintain equipment. They are expected to analyze problems, propose solutions, and take ownership of more complex tasks.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct intermediate-level repairs on packaging and processing equipment.
- Troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
- Use diagnostic tools (calipers, micrometers, multimeters, etc.).
- Coordinate with vendors to address equipment issues.
- Maintain spare parts inventory and request supplies.
- Operate and maintain boilers, HVAC, pumps, and compressors.
- Record maintenance activities accurately in logbooks and systems.
- Train and mentor Level 1 Technicians.
Support emergency calls and on-call rotations.
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Level 3 – Mechanic, Maintenance (MFG)
Mechanic are highly skilled professionals who lead complex repairs, system diagnostics, and project-based maintenance work. They serve as subject matter experts and may act as a shift lead.
Employees operate with minimal to no supervision. They are trusted to independently plan, diagnose, repair, and maintain complex manufacturing equipment. They make high‑level judgments, lead projects, and serve as technical experts and advisors.
Employees work closely with the engineering team to identify mechiancal issues, processing issues and propose process improvement measures mechiancally to improve productivity and effeciency of equipment. Have a deep understanding of the process and equipment being used.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead troubleshooting and repairs of high-speed and complex machinery (e.g., encapsulators, fluid bed dryers, tablet presses).
- Diagnose and resolve advanced mechanical/electrical problems.
- Manage and execute preventative maintenance programs.
- Read and interpret advanced schematics, blueprints, and manuals.
- Serve as a technical liaison between departments and vendors.
- Lead regulatory inspections (OSHA, EPA, etc.) support and documentation.
- Mentor and train Levels 1 and 2 staff.
- Plan and coordinate plant shutdowns and major repirs.
Champion safety and compliance across the facility.
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