Title: Calibration and Maintenance Technician
Location: Groton, CT 06340
100% onsite
Duration: 12 Months Contract (Strong likelihood of extension and possible conversion to FTE)
Shift: Primarily 1st Shift; must be flexible for occasional 2nd Shift, Overtime, Weekend Work, and Split Shifts based on manufacturing schedules and urgent repairs
Position Summary
Under minimal supervision, maintain facility cGMP mechanical equipment within documented operational procedures
Lead complex mechanical repairs, perform instrument calibrations, and lock out tag outs supporting facility project upgrades or routine maintenance
Initiate, complete and close on-demand and scheduled work orders
Participate in training other technicians on new equipment and upgrades
Responsibilities
Maintain facility cGMP mechanical equipment
Lead complex mechanical repairs
Perform instrument calibrations
Perform lock out tag outs supporting facility project upgrades or routine maintenance
Initiate, complete and close on-demand and scheduled work orders
Participate in training other technicians on new equipment and upgrades
Assist Operational Staff with problem solving and equipment troubleshooting
Participate in department meetings and safety meetings as required
Continually improve skills through participation in educational opportunities
Perform calibrations in compliance with site policies and procedures, ensuring traceability to NIST standards
Conduct preventive and predictive maintenance on production and utility equipment
Install, specify, and calibrate process instrumentation and laboratory devices
Troubleshoot and repair instrumentation and automation systems
Read and interpret equipment schematics, logic diagrams, and engineering drawings
Use calibration tools and equipment safely and effectively
Maintain accurate documentation of calibration and maintenance activities
Qualifications
Education
High School Diploma required
Associate degree in a science or technical field preferred
Experience
2+ years in equipment, electrical, or instrumentation maintenance
Familiarity with GMP fundamentals
Experience with DeltaV or similar control systems (preferred)
Experience in pharmaceutical or cGMP manufacturing environments (preferred)
Skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Good communication (written and verbal)
Ability to work in a team and support others
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on capability
Core Requirements
Strong hands-on mechanical ability
Comfortable working with tools, equipment, and physical tasks
Willingness to learn and be trained
Flexible to work outside standard hours and weekends when needed
Nice to Have
GMP or regulated manufacturing experience
Basic electrical knowledge (wiring, etc.)
Calibration or maintenance (preventive/corrective) experience
Exposure to control systems like DeltaV
Work Environment
Small, collaborative maintenance team
Work primarily within a manufacturing setting
Interaction with operators and maintenance teams
Independent work after training with team support available
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
Willingness to wear PPE and work around hazardous materials
Physical work mainly during equipment replacement; lifting aids typically available
Typical Backgrounds
Trade school or manufacturing certificate holders
Automotive, facilities, or maintenance experience
Hands-on hobbyists (machinery, vehicles, home projects)