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Repair & Maintenance Mechanic - 2nd Shift

Amneal · Brookhaven, NY

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Level
Technician
Team
Reliability
Experience asked
5+ years
Industry
Pharma & life sciences
Posted
30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at Amneal (pharma & life sciences) in Brookhaven, NY.

They ask for
5+ years
Tools it names
PLC, EHS / safety

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Maintenance Technician roles in New York: typical posted base $60k–$89k.

Median of the low and high ends of 6 live postings that list pay, out of 75 maintenance technician openings in New York, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 77 other live reliability postings in New York.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $74k–$97k, from 9 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
More than usual (5+ vs 4+)

Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Team leadership 41%
  • Automation 32%
  • ✓ PLC 28%
  • Welding 24%
  • Root cause 23%
  • ✓ EHS / safety 22%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

It asks for 5+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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Promotion path mentionedLifts up to 10 lbs

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This plant: Amneal in Brookhaven

2 other open roles at this site.

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Essential Functions

  • ◆Monitors and performs preventative maintenance to assure cost-effective maintenance and a scheduled maintenance program to provide maintenance by manufacturers' specifications.
  • ◆Performs repair work on equipment, utilities and systems as assigned by supervisor.
  • ◆Performs electrical troubleshooting, PLCs, as well as mechanical. Determines material, equipment, and supplies to be used.
  • ◆Trains maintenance personnel for maximum productivity.
  • ◆Maintains all equipment manuals, equipment warranties, and tool inventories.
  • ◆Reviews work orders to ensure proper documentation.
  • ◆Directs mechanics in the use of safety equipment and procedures.
  • ◆Performs other tasks consistent with the goals and objectives of this position.

Education

  • ✓High School or GED - Required
  • ✓Vocational / Technical Machine and equipment repair, electrical, sheet metal fabrication - Preferred

Experience

  • ✓3 -5 years' experience in machine and equipment repair, electrical, and sheet metal fabrication
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Description

This position supports Operations Department objectives by keeping production equipment operating efficiently. Performs repairs and maintenance on machines and equipment. Typically performs work in one or more of the maintenance trades: machine and equipment repair, electrical, sheet metal fabrication. Uses hand and power tools. Tests, inspects, troubleshoots, and repairs machines and equipment. Uses blueprints, sketches, layouts, wiring diagrams, drawings, and specifications. The ability to work with both management and production supervision to achieve the company's production goals. This position works both indoors in an office and manufacturing setting and outdoors in a manufacturing environment. This position also requires occasional travel by car. This position is occasionally exposed to fumes, gas, oil, grease and dirt. This position occasionally is exposed to the risk of electrical shock. A moderate to loud noise level is typical for the work environment. This position requires constant standing, walking and use of hands and fingers and frequent talking and hearing. This position also requires occasional sitting, stooping, kneeling and crouching. Incumbent must be able to frequently lift and carry up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and carry up to 70 pounds.

Schedule

2nd Shift- Monday to Friday - 3:30pm to 12:00am with overtime on a rotation including weekends

Skills

  • •Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose and repair equipment with accuracy and speed; ability to create effective working relationships with employees. Ability to coordinate programs, prepare reports and maintain accurate records. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing. - Intermediate

Specialized Knowledge

  • •Knowledge of methods, techniques and procedures involved in maintenance repairs and replacement. Thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards and corresponding safety precautions necessary for the safe performance of assigned duties. Basic knowledge of electronics, pneumatics, mechanics, hydraulics, and structural maintenance. Some knowledge of PLC.

Additional Requirement: This position requires successful completion of an OSHA-compliant Respirator Fit Test.

The hourly base salary for this position ranges from $26.00 to $35.00 per hour. Amneal ranges reflect the Company’s good faith estimate of base salary that Amneal reasonably believes that it will pay for said position at the time of the posting. Individual compensation will ultimately be determined based on a variety of relevant factors, including but not limited to, qualifications, geographic location and other relevant skills. At the heart of our Total Rewards commitment is a comprehensive, flexible and competitive benefits program for eligible positions that enables you to choose the plans and coverage that meet your personal needs. This includes above-market, diverse and robust health and insurance benefits to meet the varied needs of our employees as well as a significant 401(k) matching contribution to help our employees save for retirement. We also promote employee well-being with programs that helps you enjoy your career alongside life’s many other commitments and opportunities.

Amneal Pharmaceuticals will not sponsor work authorization for this position now or in the future.

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