Mechanical Technician – 2nd Shift

Hikma Pharmaceuticals

Mechanical Technician responsible for maintaining high-speed production equipment at Hikma Pharmaceuticals. Collaborating closely with Operations and engineering to meet production goals in New Jersey.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeCherry Hill • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $31 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong mechanical ability and extensive experience in maintaining and troubleshooting high-speed production equipment, with a focus on corrective and preventive maintenance. Proficient in reading blueprints and technical manuals, ensuring compliance with SOPs and cGMP standards.

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Mechanical Maintenance ExperienceTroubleshooting High-Speed EquipmentCorrective MaintenancePreventive MaintenanceBlueprint Interpretation

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Hard Skills

Mechanical MaintenanceTroubleshootingCorrective MaintenancePreventive MaintenancePrecision MeasurementBlueprint InterpretationAlgebraSOP ComplianceDocumentationTolerance Identification

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingCommunicationAccurate Record KeepingCollaborationMinimal Supervision

Industry Keywords

CGMPProduction EquipmentHigh-Speed FillingPackagingEquipment LogsChange OversOEMFactory ManagementKPIJob Aids

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Monitoring and maintaining all production equipment on the production floor
Responsible for mechanical maintenance requirements for high-speed filling, packaging, equipment component prep and compounding
Perform troubleshooting of high-performance production equipment and evaluate critical spare parts
Maintain equipment logs and documentation according with SOP, cGMP and all updated guidelines
Completes necessary corrective and preventive work orders, as well as assigned trainings, OEM and outside contractors
Performs all set-ups and change overs and/or repairs of equipment as necessary per production needs and schedules
Work closely collaboratively with Operations and engineering organization/personnel to meet all production objectives and site goals/KPIs

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School diploma or equivalent
Minimum five (5) years maintenance experience maintaining and troubleshooting high-speed equipment
Experience in equipment Corrective Maintenance, Preventative Maintenance and spare part systems
Basic math and algebra required
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications and technical manuals
Experience and ability to make precision measurements of parts and production components
Ability to understand and identify tolerance issues between equipment and components
Must be able to demonstrate a strong mechanical ability from past experience or testing
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision
Ability to logically troubleshoot and resolve equipment breakdowns and to work with other crafts and engineers in resolving complex machine issues
Ability to comprehend and follow all applicable SOPs/Job Aids
Ability to work safely
Ability to read, interpret and comprehend written documents such as SOPs/Job Aids
Ability to complete required documentation
Ability to communicate in written or oral form
Accurate record keeping essential
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Ability to interface with factory management, group leaders and various support groups

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual performance bonus, commission, and share potential
Auto enrollment in a Hikma-sponsored 401(k) program at a pre-tax contribution rate of 3% of eligible pay
Hikma will match 100% of the first 6% of eligible pay that you contribute
A generous paid time off (PTO) bank starting with 20 days (prorated based on hire date)
Additional days granted upon reaching work milestone anniversaries
3 personal days (prorated based on hire date)
11 company paid holidays
Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, mental health, disability, life insurance, prescription drug coverage, and a variety of voluntary benefits
Employee discount program
Wellbeing rewards program
Safety and Quality is a top organizational priority
Career advancement and growth opportunities
Tuition reimbursement
Paid maternity and parental leave