Maintenance Mechanic (Solid Dose) - 3rd shift
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 4, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 21, 2026. Piping Rock scores B on the Alion truth index.
Under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, the Solid Dose Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for preventive maintenance, diagnosis, repair and installation of high-volume automated processing equipment. Also responsible for adhering to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) that are in effect assuring the quality and quantity of products produced.
Responsibilities:
Understand the operation, set up, start up, troubleshoot, and repair of solid dose manufacturing equipment, including blenders/mixers, tablet presses and encapsulation machines.
Read, understand, and follow job order specifications, engineering drawings, and/or work orders
Inspect equipment to maintain functionality and perform preventative maintenance as required, following and executing the preventative maintenance schedule.
Install and commission new machinery, as well as modify existing equipment as needed
Make any necessary mechanical adjustments to machines to optimize production
Repair of manufacturing equipment. This includes problem identification (including interpreting HMI fault codes), referencing technical documentation, assessment of material requirements, requisition placement, and actual repair.
Responsible for appropriate documentation and record keeping of interventions, parts used, and maintenance history
Provide guidance to machine operator staff on proper use of equipment and minor troubleshooting to reduce downtime
Responsible for the use and replacement of change parts
Provide clear descriptions of equipment issues to team members in a training manner to eliminate future occurrences.
Comply with company policies, SOP, cGMP and OSHA requirements
Review and follow safety procedures for all equipment.
Maintain workplace organization and cleanliness practices. Ensure work areas are always audit-ready
Other duties and projects as assigned
Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED equivalency (technical training or certifications are a plus)
3+ years of work experience in maintenance and repair of manufacturing equipment
Strong troubleshooting skills across mechanical, electrical and operational domains
Strong hands-on experience with encapsulation machines, tablet presses, and powder blending equipment
Knowledge of servo motors, drives, sensors, HMI systems, electrical and pneumatic systems and associated repairs
Familiarity with PLC based equipment (Allen Bradley, Siemens a plus)
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, HMI fault codes, and technical drawings such as mechanical and electrical schematics
Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service
Physically be able to bend, stoop and squat, stand for long periods of time and lifts up to 50lbs.
Flexibility for overtime when needed
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to lift 50lbs
Must be able to stand for 8 hours
Must be able to work in a physically challenging environment
We proudly offer: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with Company Match, Pet insurance and more!
We reward the hard work of our team members with fun and exciting company events, Summer Picnic, Festive Packages, Holiday Celebrations, and associate referral bonuses!
Founded in 2011, Piping Rock Health Products has gone on to win Long Island’s Top Workplaces Award 6 years in a row & securing the spot as Top Supplement Manufacturing Company 2024 by Food Business Review! Supported by a group of vitamin visionaries with over 40 years of industry experience and a carefully curated team of talented associates. Piping Rock is a global vitamin and supplement manufacturer with an unwavering commitment to creating quality wellness products. We believe that family always comes first, and that the dedication of our associates is the key ingredient to our success.
We are drug free workplace, regulated by the FDA, required to follow Federal Guidelines; therefore in order to start as well as maintain employment, you must be able to successfully clear drug screening processes, which include testing for all illegal substances per Federal Guidelines.
Piping Rock Health Products, INC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.