Maintenance Mechanic
Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five 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.
Join Lonza AG and be part of a hard-working team committed to excellence in life sciences. As a Maintenance Mechanic in Greenwood, SC, you will play a key role in our operations, supporting ambitious projects.
Responsibilities:
- Perform general troubleshooting and repairing of equipment to maintain efficient performance.
- Examine machine components for wear/damage, replacing or rebuilding as necessary, and strictly adhere to maintenance standards.
- Respond to trends in quality and machine performance with proven problem-solving skills.
- Take self-initiative to learn and adapt to both existing and new equipment, ensuring compliance with training requirements.
- Carry out mechanical duties as directed by Senior Lead and/or Lead Coordinators.
- Conduct daily preventive maintenance (PM), perform bar changes, verifications, and quality checks.
- Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of all machinery and work areas.
- Follow all safety and cGMP guidelines to ensure a safe working environment.
- Communicate and collaborate effectively with colleagues at all levels of the organization.
- Be prepared to work 12-hour shifts, including weekends and holidays, and accommodate additional hours as dictated by business needs.
- Attendance on-site is essential to this role.
- Make sound business and quality decisions that align with company goals.
- Perform mechanical and basic electrical duties necessary to meet departmental objectives.
- Complete PM, PDM, and breakdown maintenance tasks according to instructions.
Key Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent experience.
- Experience in manufacturing maintenance, mechanical, or technical roles.
- A 2-year technical degree is preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to solve problems, troubleshoot effectively, and collaborate within a team.
- Maintain a positive attitude and exhibit integrity in all interactions.
Embrace this opportunity to determine your career path while successfully implementing your skills in a dynamic and inclusive environment.
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.