Technician, Maintenance I

Maintenance Technician - Night Shift

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.

Seize the opportunity to join Lonza AG as a hard-working Maintenance Technician I in Greenwood, SC, USA. Contribute to our world-class maintenance team, ensuring the flawless operation of our advanced machinery. Collaborate with exceptionally hard-working individuals and be part of a company dedicated to improving lives globally.

• Perform general troubleshooting and repair of Hard Capsule Machines (HCMs) to address breakdowns and quality issues.
• Examine machine components for wear or damage, replacing or rebuilding as needed, and maintaining equipment to strict standards.
• Respond to trends in quality and machine performance, taking self-initiative to learn and maintain compliance with both existing and new equipment.
• Carry out mechanical duties as directed by Senior Lead and/or Lead Coordinators and perform other tasks as requested by management.
• Perform bar changes, daily preventive maintenance (PM), verifications, and quality checks.
• Ensure the cleanliness of HCMs and adhere to all safety and cGMP guidelines.
• Interact and communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels of the organization.
• Work 12-hour shifts, including weekends and holidays, and be available for mandatory overtime as business needs dictate.
• Maintain consistent attendance at the plant site, making sound business and quality decisions.
• Complete mechanical and basic electrical duties to achieve department goals, following work instructions to support and implement PM, PDM, and breakdown maintenance.

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in manufacturing maintenance, mechanical, or technical fields.
• A 2-year technical degree is preferred.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work successfully in a team environment with strong communication skills.
• Professional demeanor with a positive attitude.
• Successful completion of the 3-part mechanical testing.

Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.

People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.

Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.