Maintenance Mechanic – Cleanroom Laundry

Position Overview

Performs maintenance activities within a cleanroom laundry facility, ensuring equipment reliability, regulatory compliance, and safe operations. The ideal candidate has strong mechanical and electrical aptitude, experience in regulated or controlled environments, and the ability to work hands-on while managing daily operations.

Key Responsibilities

Performs daily maintenance activities for cleanroom laundry production equipment, washers, dryers, folders, vacuum systems, boilers, air compressors, conveyors, and HVAC/cleanroom systems.

Performs troubleshooting on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and control systems to minimize downtime.

Ensure proper functioning of cleanroom environmental controls, including HEPA filtration, pressure differentials, and air handling units.

Plan and execute preventive maintenance programs to extend equipment life and maintain compliance with quality standards.

Maintain an inventory of critical spare parts and coordinate with vendors for repairs, parts procurement, and service contracts.

Compliance & Safety

Ensure equipment and processes meet ISO cleanroom standards, GMP requirements, and customer-driver specifications.

Maintain documentation of maintenance activities, inspections, and repair logs.

Enforce facility safety policies, lockout/tagout procedures, and OSHA compliance.

Coordinate with operators, quality, and engineering departments to support production needs.

Qualifications

3-5+ years of experience in industrial maintenance;

Knowledge of mechanical systems, electrical troubleshooting, PLC basics, pneumatics, pumps, motors, and instrumentation.

Experience in controlled environments (cleanroom, GMP, healthcare laundry, semiconductor, pharms, ext.).

Ability to reach technical manuals, P&IDs, wiring diagrams, and equipment schematics.

Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams.

Preferred

Experience with cleanroom HVAC, differential pressure systems, and filtration technologies.

Experience with pumps, RODI (Reverse Osmosis/Deionization) water systems, and low-voltage control systems.

Knowledge of ISO classifications, contaminations control, and cleanroom protocols.

Boiler operator license or experience.

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand, walk, climb ladders, and work in tight spaces.

Lift up to 50 lbs. as needed.

Work in a cleanroom laundry production area where gowning may be required.

Schedule

Full-time; may require on-call availability or occasional weekend support depending on production demands.