Mechanical Technician

Corden Pharma - A Full-Service CDMO

. Perform predictive, preventive, and corrective equipment maintenance for a 24-hour bulk pharmaceutical manufacturing operation .

Posted 10/17/2026full-timeBoulder • Colorado • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $34 - $40 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance of industrial equipment, ensuring compliance with GMP and safety regulations. Proficient in using technical documentation for troubleshooting and repairs while effectively communicating technical details.

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Industrial Equipment MaintenanceCMMS ProficiencyMechanical AptitudeGMP ComplianceTechnical Documentation Skills

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Hard Skills

Preventive MaintenanceCorrective MaintenanceTroubleshootingMechanical ComponentsEquipment ModificationsPneumaticsHydraulicsPipefittingMeasurementsConstruction/Demolition

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsProblem-SolvingAttention to DetailManual DexterityTeam Development

Tools & Technologies

CMMS DatabaseEmail SoftwareSpreadsheet SoftwareWord Processing SoftwareHand ToolsPower Tools

Industry Keywords

Good Manufacturing PracticesEnvironmental Health & SafetyMechanical SystemsBulk Pharmaceutical ManufacturingEquipment Installation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform predictive, preventive, and corrective equipment maintenance for a 24-hour bulk pharmaceutical manufacturing operation
Provide off-hour call-in support on a rotating basis
Train and develop others in maintenance activities as needed
Execute work in accordance with site regulatory requirements, internal policies, and procedures
Maintain personal safety, good manufacturing practices, and good housekeeping
Maintain departmental tools
Create and use technical information and drawings for mechanical components and systems
Prepare and update equipment maintenance procedures
Document work performed, damage observed, and causes of failure
Use computer systems, including the CMMS database, email, and internet-based software
Learn and apply maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair procedures for equipment systems and components
Perform preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, equipment modifications, and new equipment installation with little to no supervision
Comply with and ensure compliance with GMP, Environmental, Health & Safety, and company policies
Participate in structural demolition of buildings and equipment, including dismantling and salvage
Progress to Senior Mechanical Technician
Work a swing shift from 2pm–10pm MST

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED), and 4 years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to communicate technical details related to equipment and system engineering
Ability to describe and transcribe details of problems identified, work performed, and damage discovered
Ability to apply basic algebra, geometry, measurements, and physics
Ability to apply common sense understanding to written, oral, or diagram-form instructions
Proven/demonstrated mechanical aptitude
Ability to use technical documentation and drawings for maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and improvements of mechanical components and systems
Knowledge and ability in industrial equipment maintenance, including rotating equipment, chemical process equipment, lubrication, hand tools, power tools, measurements, lifting equipment, hydraulics, pneumatics, piping, pipefitting, and utility systems
Manual dexterity and ability to work with construction/demolition equipment and hand and power tools
Proficient with CMMS, email, spreadsheet, and word processing software
Ability to stand, walk, work with hands and tools, reach above shoulder height, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, work in tight spaces, speak, hear, and operate a computer
Close, distance, and color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
Ability to perform labor for construction/demolition projects, including awkward and repetitive manual tasks requiring forceful exertion
Ability to occasionally work at heights, enter confined spaces, climb or balance, lift/move up to 50 pounds, and smell

Benefits

Comp & perks

10% shift differential in addition to base pay
401(k) matching: Corden Pharma contributes 100% of the first 6%; 100% vested after 2 years of service
Accident Plan
Critical Illness Insurance
Dental Insurance
Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Account
Health Insurance PPO/HSA
Hospital Indemnity Plan
ID Theft Protection
Life Insurance
Paid Paternal Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Wellness Program
Vacation – Three Weeks 1st Year
Vision Insurance