MAINTENANCE MECHANIC, Pharmaceutical mfg. at TOWER LABORATORIES LTD. – Clinton, Connecticut

Tower Laboratories is the premier effervescent product manufacturer in the U.S. We develop and manufacture over-the-counter medications, prescription pharmaceuticals, personal care, beverage and household products. Our product line includes denture cleanser tablets, antacids, cold medications, instant soft drink tablets and bath tablets. Work is in clean, temperature and humidity controlled production suites. Uniforms provided. At Tower Labs, every employee is a valued member of our Team. Our Employees are what make us a Successful Company. We work to ensure a good qualify of work-life balance for all.

Visit our website at www.towerlabs.com

1st shift position; 7:30am - 4:00pm, Mon.-Fri. Clinton, CT

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician with strong mechanical experience to support and maintain our production equipment. This role is ideal for a hands-on technician who enjoys troubleshooting, repairing, and improving automated machinery to keep production running efficiently.

The Maintenance Technician will install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain a variety of production equipment including high-speed automated packaging lines, tablet presses, mixers, blenders, cartoners, and related manufacturing machinery. Electrical experience is helpful, but strong mechanical troubleshooting ability is the primary focus.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced industrial mechanic who takes pride in solving problems and keeping equipment operating at peak performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production machinery and automated packaging equipment
• Perform preventative maintenance to ensure reliable equipment operation
• Diagnose mechanical issues and implement effective repairs
• Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, and modifications
• Work with production operators to quickly resolve equipment issues and minimize downtime
• Fabricate or modify parts as needed using shop equipment
• Follow all safety procedures, company policies, and Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) standards

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of industrial maintenance or mechanical technician experience
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills
• Experience maintaining high-speed automated production or packaging equipment preferred
• Working knowledge of shop equipment such as lathes, mills, and fabrication tools
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and mechanical drawings
• Familiarity with precision measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges
• Electrical or electro-mechanical experience a plus
• Self-motivated problem solver who works well both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to communicate effectively and support production staff when troubleshooting equipment
• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training or certification preferred

Additional Requirements

• Ability to wear required PPE including safety shoes and safety glasses
• Must successfully pass pre-employment screenings (drug test, physical, and background check)

Compensation:
Pay is commensurate with experience.

Growth Opportunity:
An apprenticeship or additional technical training opportunities may be available for the right candidate.

This family owned, medium sized company is headquartered in Centerbrook, Conn., and offers a complete benefit package including: medical, dental, short term & long term disability, life and AD&D insurances, Flexible Spending Health and Dependent Accounts (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA), tuition assistance, free uniforms, safety shoe & glasses reimbursements, discretionary bonuses, generous PTO, paid holidays, 401(k) with company match.

Come join our team!

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.