Production Equipment Mechanic II at CURIA GLOBAL INC

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Troubleshooting, Maintenance, Mechanical Skills, Electrical Skills, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, PLC Knowledge, cGMP Compliance, Documentation, Collaboration, Preventive Maintenance, Root Cause Analysis, Safety Protocols, Attention To Detail, Interpersonal Skills, Process Improvement

Industry

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Description

Production Equipment Mechanic ll, 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. We proudly offer 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! Summary: The Production Equipment Mechanic II 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. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Perform advanced troubleshooting and repair of vial and syringe production machinery to minimize downtime. Read and interpret schematics, technical drawings, SOPs, and manuals to diagnose and resolve complex equipment issues while ensuring compliance. Collaborate with engineering, operations, and quality teams to implement equipment improvements and modifications. Train and support junior mechanics and production personnel in basic troubleshooting and equipment operation. Assist in root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment performance. Assures that facility engineering drawing and associated documentation (including work orders and ECOs) are effectively and compliantly updated and maintained. Performs routine preventive maintenance on vial and syringe production machinery. Works cooperatively with and maintains relationships with employees and other professionals. Supports senior-level staff during troubleshooting and investigations. Follows cGMPs, and SOPs, and complies with all safety requirements while performing all activities. Attends meetings and participates on committees as required. Works overtime as needed and is available for 24-hour on-call duty. Documents work performed on work orders. Completes routine PMs by the assigned due dates. Performs other duties as assigned or directed by the immediate supervisor. Read/interpret SOPs to ensure compliance Maintain up to date trainings Other duties as assigned Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) Minimum of one (1) year of mechanic experience in a maintenance setting Hands-on experience in the operation/maintenance of manufacturing equipment in a pharmaceutical environment, preferred Supervisory Responsibilities: This role does not have supervisory responsibilities. Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as, but not limited to, safety instructions, standard operating procedures, policies, and manuals. Ability to write clearly and communicate effectively. Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, decimals and percentages. Ability to draw and interpret bar graphs. Reasoning Ability: Ability to demonstrate understanding and effective application of written and oral instruction. Computer Skills: Skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. Ability to quickly adapt and learn new manufacturing software systems. Other Skills and Abilities: Fosters a collaborative and positive work environment Champions change Promotes a safe and healthy work environment by actively identifying and addressing potential hazards, following established safety protocols, participating in safety training programs, and fostering a culture of awareness and responsibility among team members. Demonstrates strong attention to detail Knowledgeable in one (1) or more of the following areas; electrical, hydraulic, pneumatics, mechanical, and PLC. Inspect, repair, and maintain equipment maintenance. Knowledge of cGMP and regulatory agencies (OSHA, EPA, FDA, JP, EU, etc.) requirements. Interpersonal skills to encourage effective interactions with outside contractors Able to identify areas of process improvement. Maintains work areas to the highest level of cleanliness. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with plant maintenance, engineering staff, and other departments as needed. Ability to work well independently or as a team. Ability to work at heights Other Qualifications: Must pass a background check Must pass a drug screen May be required to pass Occupational Health Screening Must pass pre-employment assessment Must be able to obtain and maintain gowning certification Must be able to obtain and maintain media qualification May be required to wear a respirator Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The essential physical demands will vary for each Curia position. All positions may require regular or occasional lifting, pushing and pulling up to 10 pounds, frequently; up to 25 pounds occasionally; and up to 50 pounds infrequently. Additionally, all positions entail regular sitting, standing and reaching, with some roles requiring prolonged periods of time for each activity. Visual acuity, both close and distant, along with depth perception is necessary in each role, with or without corrective lenses. Please note that employees are prohibited from wearing contact lenses in work areas with exposure to cleaning agents. Hand and finger dexterity are integral to all positions, with specific activities varying from typing to manipulating maintenance tools or operating keypads, switches, and buttons. Occasional stooping, kneeling, twisting, crouching, crawling and balancing are also part of each position’s physical requirements. Certain roles may involve climbing and working at elevated heights as well. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics, described below, are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The working environments will vary for each Curia position. The employee may be required to work in an office, manufacturing, or warehouse environment. The office environment is designed for comfort and productivity, with room temperature settings maintained for optimal working conditions. It is common to hear conversational noise in the background. The pharmaceutical manufacturing environment is sterile. Therefore, aseptic gowning is required. Personal protective equipment (nitrile gloves, clean room socks, face-shields, safety glasses, aprons, steel-toed shoes and powered air purifying respirators) is necessary, depending upon the task at hand. The employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, confined areas, and refrigerator or freezer temperatures when working in a sterile environment. The warehouse environment is typically set at a controlled temperature but the employee may be exposed to refrigerator or freezer temperatures when retrieving materials. Some positions may occasionally be exposed to moving mechanical parts, elevated heights, airborne particles, electrical activities and vibration. In addition, some positions may work with or be exposed to, compressed gases and must wear ear protection. All environments may be subject to working with or being exposed to cleaning agents. We do not accept unsolicited assistance from any headhunters or recruitment firms for any of our job openings. All resumes or profiles submitted by search firms to any employee at Curia, in any form without a valid, signed search agreement by an authorized signatory in place for the specific position, approved by Talent Acquisition, will be deemed the sole property of Curia. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Curia because of the unsolicited referral. All interested applicants must apply online. Please be aware of scammers. Curia will only send offer letters and requests for sensitive personal information from a curiaglobal.com email address. Curia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Curia is an E-Verify employer.

Responsibilities

The Production Equipment Mechanic II is responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of process equipment used in pharmaceutical filling operations. This includes performing advanced troubleshooting, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and documenting maintenance activities.