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Interact Engineering LLC
Aseptic Mechanic Fill/Finish & Equipment Reliability Coordinator
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What they do
An Operations and Maintenance Specialist works for a production plant or manufacturer. They may direct and coordinate the daily operations and maintenance of a facility in collaboration with leadership. May assist in establishing new system processes, such as improving production cost, product quality, policy and procedure implementation, material and inventory utilization, and operation efficiency.
$89,125 / year median in New Jersey
-3% projected decline
Job Description
Position Summary Halo Pharmaceutical, a leading North American Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) and subsidiary of SK Capital Partners, is seeking a highly skilled Aseptic Mechanic
- Fill/Finish & Equipment Reliability Coordinator to join our growing sterile injectable manufacturing team at our Whippany, New Jersey facility.
FDA 21 CFR
Parts 211 and 820. Coordinate spare parts procurement with procurement/supply chain to ensure critical spare availability and minimize unplanned downtime. Lead or support Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for equipment failures using methodologies such as 5-Why, Fishbone, or FMEA. Interface with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), including Groninger and SKAN, for technical service visits, remote support, and spare parts management. Support GMP audit readiness and actively participate in internal audits, regulatory inspections, and third-party audits related to equipment and maintenance systems. Documentation, Compliance & Qualit y Author and revise SOPs, maintenance procedures, batch records, and equipment logbooks in accordance with cGMP documentation standards. Ensure all maintenance and operational activities are documented in real-time and meet FDA, Health Canada, and DEA compliance requirements. Complete all required training, including aseptic technique, cGMP, safety, and equipment-specific certifications. Support environmental monitoring (EM) programs and clean-room compliance activities. Education Associate's degree or higher in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline. Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of degree. Required Experience 5+ years of hands-on mechanical maintenance experience in a pharmaceutical,biotech, or medical device manufacturing environment operating under cGMP conditions. Direct, demonstrated experience with Groninger Fill/Finish equipment (UFVN Flex Fill or equivalent Groninger platform) is strongly required. Direct, demonstrated experience with SKAN Isolator systems or equivalent pharmaceutical-grade isolator technology is strongly required. Proficiency with a CMMS platform (e.g., SAP PM, Maximo, Blue Mountain RAM, or equivalent); experience as a CMMS coordinator, super user, or administrator preferred. Working knowledge of aseptic manufacturing principles, ISO 5/Grade A clean-room environments, and sterile manufacturing operations. Experience withIQ/OQ/PQ
validation protocols and GMP documentation practices. Familiarity withFDA 21 CFR
Part 211 (cGMP for Finished Pharmaceuticals) and/or relevant Health Canada regulations. Preferred Experience Experience in a CDMO environment supporting multiple product lines and clients. Exposure to controlled substance manufacturing (DEA Schedule II-V) and associated security/handling protocols. Background with WFI/PW system maintenance, autoclave/sterilizer operations, or lyophilization equipment. Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) certification or training. Experience with container closure integrity (CCI) testing methods (e.g., HVLD, vacuum decay). Skills & Competencies Aseptic Technique & Sterile Manufacturing- Proficient Groninger UFVN FlexFill Operation &Maintenance
- -Proficient SKAN Isolator Systems
- -Proficient CMMS Administration & Reliability KPI Reporting
- -Proficient Root Cause Analysis (RCA / FMEA / 5-Why
- -Proficient cGMP Documentation & Compliance
- Advanced Preventive & Predictive Maintenance
- Advanced GMP Audit Readiness
- Proficient
PLC / HMI
Troubleshooting (basic- Proficient Cross-functional Team Collaboration
- Proficient Physical & Environmental Requirements Ability to work in a clean-room (ISO 5-8 / Grade A-D) environment requiring full gowning per aseptic procedures.