Job Title: Facility Maintenance Mechanic
Location: Cranbury, NJ
Hours / Schedule: Monday–Friday (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM), some flexibility for early / late shifts and occasional weekends as needed
Type: Contract To Hire
Compensation: $34.50 per hour pending overall experience
Position Summary
The Facility Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for performing hands-on maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of equipment, utilities, and facility systems in a regulated manufacturing environment. This position supports production and engineering operations by ensuring systems operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with cGMP, FDA, and OSHA requirements.
Requirements
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Technical trade certification or Associate’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or related field preferred
Minimum 5 years of hands-on maintenance experience in a regulated FDA manufacturing environment (pharma preferred)
Strong mechanical aptitude with experience troubleshooting HVAC, boilers, chillers, compressed air, WFI, and clean steam systems
Working knowledge of cGMP, FDA, and OSHA compliance in a manufacturing setting
Experience using CMMS (e.g., B.M.R.A.M.) and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
Ability to read and interpret technical documents, blueprints, P&IDs, and SOPs
Familiarity with Lockout/Tagout and facility safety procedures
Physically able to lift 50 lbs., climb ladders, and respond to urgent maintenance calls
Responsibilities
Equipment & Facility Maintenance
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on manufacturing, utility, and facility systems
Troubleshoot and repair equipment to minimize downtime
Maintain logs, records, and documentation for all maintenance activities
System Support & Compliance
Ensure maintenance activities meet cGMP, FDA, and safety standards
Support audits and inspections by maintaining accurate and up-to-date records
Verify calibration and functionality of tools and testing equipment
Cross-Functional Support
Collaborate with Production, QA/QC, and Engineering teams to support operational needs
Assist with new equipment installation, qualification, and continuous improvement projects
Benefits
System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.
System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
#M3
Ref: #558-Scientific
With extensive scientific, clinical, and healthcare industry experience, Joulé recruiters excel at placing talent across core specialty areas:
Working across every scientific discipline, Joulé places biologists, chemists, scientists, technicians and other specialists.
From research to regulations, safety to statistics, Joulé helps clients manage every stage of the clinical development lifecycle.
Laboratory and facility support comes with a total quality commitment backed by ISO 9001:2008 certification.
Trust Joulé’s extensive experience in physician, advanced practice provider and executive direct placement search.