Process Maintenance Technician (Oligonucleotide Manufacturing)

Location: US-CO-Frederick; onsite manufacturing and utility areas

Salary: $30.69–$47.96 per hour, plus eligibility for bonus, stock, and benefits.

Company

hirify.global supports biopharma companies and is expanding a Frederick, Colorado manufacturing site for oligonucleotide DNA/RNA therapeutics.

What you will do

• Perform planned and unplanned maintenance on GMP manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, fluid handling, pneumatic, and thermal control systems, including pumps, valves, regulators, agitators, and piping.
• Support equipment installation, commissioning, and qualification during the site expansion.
• Perform preventive maintenance and low-voltage electrical and controls troubleshooting.
• Document maintenance activities in a computerized maintenance management system and follow GMP procedures and SOPs.
• Communicate repair status and equipment conditions with engineers, operators, and maintenance colleagues.

Requirements

• Associate degree, trade school certification, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• At least 3 years of maintenance technician experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills in process or industrial systems.
• Experience in GMP, FDA-regulated, or similar regulated environments, with knowledge of good documentation practices.
• Ability to interpret P&IDs, equipment manuals, and maintenance documentation.
• Knowledge of lockout/tagout and controlled work permit safety practices; ability to stand, climb, reach, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs with assistance.

Nice to have

• Experience in pharmaceutical, life sciences, or other highly regulated industries.
• Exposure to automated process equipment and industrial control systems.
• Experience with CMMS tools such as Blue Mountain RAM, Maximo, or SAP.
• Fabrication, welding, or basic machining experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time weekday schedule initially, with a day shift.
• The schedule may transition to a fixed off-shift or include on-call, weekend, and occasional off-hours support as production expands; advance notice and compensation apply.
• Work takes place in a fast-paced, highly regulated manufacturing environment with exposure to chemicals, moving equipment, and industrial systems.
• Benefits include bonus and stock eligibility.
• Occasional travel may be required.