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Maintenance Lead
Bethlehem, PA
$42–$45 per hour Bonus Excellent Benefits
Full-Time | First Shift (M–F, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM)
A growing pharmaceutical/chemical manufacturing facility is seeking a skilled Maintenance Lead to support daily plant operations, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement activities. This is a hands-on role ideal for a seasoned maintenance professional with strong mechanical expertise and leadership abilities.
Responsibilities
- Perform mechanical, piping, welding, and basic electrical troubleshooting and repairs
- Support preventive/predictive maintenance programs and complete documentation
- Maintain spare parts inventory to ensure reliable plant operations
- Provide technical guidance to maintenance technicians and production staff
- Assist with equipment upgrades, capital projects, and process improvements
- Lead and coordinate outside contractors for safe and timely project execution
- Participate in root cause investigations and recommend practical solutions
- Maintain an organized, safe, and compliant maintenance shop (5S)
- Follow all OSHA, GMP, and safety/quality procedures
- Operate forklifts, man-lifts, and tools as required
- Support occasional weekend or emergency overtime
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required
- 7–10 years of plant maintenance experience (chemical, pharmaceutical, or industrial)
- Strong mechanical repair and preventive/predictive maintenance background
- Experience with pumps, piping systems, rotating equipment, condensers, reactors, and related systems
- Experience in GMP-regulated environments preferred
- Ability to read mechanical drawings and safety documentation
- Skilled with precision measuring tools (dial indicators, micrometers, calipers)
- Strong communication, organization, and troubleshooting skills
- Reliable, flexible, and able to respond to maintenance emergencies
Pay: $42.00 - $45.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- How many years of plant maintenance experience do you have in a chemical, pharmaceutical, or industrial manufacturing environment?
- Do you have experience performing mechanical repairs on pumps, rotating equipment, reactors, or piping systems?
- Do you have experience with preventive and predictive maintenance programs?
- Have you worked in a GMP-regulated or OSHA PSM manufacturing environment?
- Do you have demonstrated experience with process and utility equipment, including pumps, piping systems, rotating equipment, distillation columns, condensers, reactors, and corrosion-related maintenance considerations?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Maintenance: 7 years (Required)
- Leadership: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Bethlehem, PA 18017 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $42 - $45