Senior Maintenance Technician - Equipment & Facilities

Job Description

Job Description

About Perlen Packaging

· Perlen Packaging is an internationally active group of companies specializing in film manufacturing and film coating. We are the only systems provider of packaging films with a clearly defined pharmaceutical profile. Our products support some of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies through innovative, high-quality packaging solutions. We are currently seeking a Senior Maintenance Technician (Equipment & Facilities) for our Whippany NJ slitting facility.

Position Summary

· The Senior Maintenance Technician – Equipment & Facilities is responsible for maintaining production equipment, facility systems, and infrastructure to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations. This is a hands-on role requiring a motivated self-starter who can work independently with minimal supervision.

· As the sole on-site maintenance professional, the successful candidate will be responsible for all day-to-day maintenance activities, including preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, facility upkeep, spare parts management, regulatory compliance, and support of equipment and facility improvement projects.

Key Responsibilities

· Serve as the primary maintenance resource for all production equipment, machinery, and facility systems.

· Schedule and execute preventive and corrective maintenance activities.

· Perform hands-on troubleshooting, repair, maintenance, and installation of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.

· Respond promptly to equipment failures and minimize production downtime.

· Manage equipment and facility repairs utilizing outside contractors when necessary.

· Maintain spare parts inventory and maintenance supplies.

· Maintain accurate maintenance and ISO 9001-related records.

· Assist with planning, tracking, and execution of local projects related to equipment installations, facility upgrades, and capital improvement projects.

· Work in coordination with globally responsible departments as needed.

· Coordinate and oversee outside contractors and service providers.

Qualifications

· Technical training as an Industrial Maintenance Technician, Electrician, Mechanical Technician, or equivalent experience.

· Associate or bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field preferred.

· Minimum 5 years of industrial maintenance, manufacturing, or technical service experience preferred.

· Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.

· Knowledge of preventive maintenance programs and equipment reliability practices.

· Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint).

· Ability to create reports, maintain maintenance records, manage spare parts inventories, and track projects electronically.

Required Skills & Competencies

· Self-starter with the ability to work independently and effectively manage workload with minimal supervision.

· Strong sense of ownership and accountability.

· Strong organizational and project coordination skills.

· Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

· Experience using Computers, Microsoft Office, SAP and Share Point.

· Ability to generate maintenance reports and project status updates.

· Proficient in managing electronic files, technical manuals, schematics, and maintenance documentation.

Benefits

· Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

· Company – Paid Life Insurance, STD, LTD

· 401(k) with Company Match

· Paid Time Off (PTO)

Why Join Perlen Packaging?

· Join a global leader in pharmaceutical packaging and become a key contributor to the success of our Whippany manufacturing operation. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of all maintenance activities, drive equipment reliability and continuous improvement initiatives, and make a direct impact on operational performance.