
Sr. Process Maintenance Technician
Catalent · Manassas, VA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 8+ years
- Industry
- Pharma & life sciences
- Posted
- 16 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Catalent (pharma & life sciences) in Manassas, VA. Hands-on experience with current machinery or similar equipment.
- They ask for
- 8+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- FDA / GMP, PLC, Welding
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $58k–$84k.
Median of the low and high ends of 37 live postings that list pay, out of 1616 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Virginia plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 35 other live reliability postings in Virginia.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (8+ vs 4+)
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 44%
- ✓ Welding 42%
- SAP 25%
- Root cause 22%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for FDA / GMP, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Catalent in Manassas
3 other open roles at this site.
- Maintenance Manager · Reliability · Manager
- Production Supervisor · Production · Supervisor
- Process Technician · Process · Technician
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Position Summary
We have an opportunity for a Sr. Process Maintenance Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of hydraulics, belt systems, motors, and other industrial machine mechanisms. This role involves performing emergency and routine maintenance on manufacturing equipment, assisting production personnel, and ensuring minimal downtime. The position requires troubleshooting, repair, and preventative maintenance of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems to keep equipment in top working condition.
Shift: Monday through Friday, 2-10:30pm
Location: Manassas, VA
100% Onsite
The Role
- ◆Perform basic preventive maintenance, mechanical repairs, and assist with small-scale process improvement projects.
- ◆Build machine foundations, grind, and file machinery parts.
- ◆Construct and install equipment such as shafting, conveyors, and tram rails.
- ◆Review and interpret engineering specifications, schematics, and blueprints to determine work procedures.
- ◆Transfer equipment for maintenance to avoid contamination or safety hazards.
- ◆Use hand tools, measuring tools, welding, and brazing equipment.
- ◆Maintain good housekeeping in mechanical and facility areas.
- ◆Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems including Allen Bradley PLCs, VFDs, conveyors, motors, and pumps.
- ◆Assist plant staff with machinery adjustments and changeovers as needed.
- ◆Report serious equipment malfunctions and suggest corrective actions.
- ◆Maintain cleanliness and organization of repair shop, maintenance office, and storage areas.
- ◆Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Food Safety Plan (HACCP), and Food Quality Plan (FQP).
- ◆Ensure high-quality production at every step.
- ◆Participate in all required training to perform job
responsibilities
successfully.
- ◆Experience with Volpak, Acma, Euromec, and Confitech equipment is highly preferred.
- ◆Use advanced machine shop tools.
- ◆Other duties as assigned.
The Candidate
Requirements
- ✓5 to 8 years of experience as a Maintenance Technician or similar role.
- ✓Associate degree with 3+ years of relevant experience, or High School Diploma with 5+ years of relevant experience, or technical/vocational training.
- ✓Background in industrial maintenance or skilled trades in the food industry.
- ✓Effective communication skills, strong attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, and problem-solving ability.
- ✓Ability to work well in a team environment.
- ✓Proficient in troubleshooting various types of equipment.
- ✓Hands-on experience with current machinery or similar equipment.
- ✓Knowledge of basic computer programs and ability to learn new systems.
- ✓Ability to multitask and work independently.
- ✓Ability to run conduit and wire electrical control panels according to National Electrical Code (NEC) guidelines.
- ✓Ability to program Allen Bradley PLCs and HMIs.
- ✓Ability to read and understand electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and vendor documentation.
- ✓While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, wet or humid conditions, fumes, airborne particles, and vibration. The employee may occasionally work in high places, be exposed to chemicals, outdoor weather, extreme temperatures, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level is usually moderate to loud. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently up to 100 pounds, and occasionally up to 1000 pounds. Regular walking, standing, talking, hearing, handling, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing, or balancing are required. Occasional sitting, tasting, or smelling may occur.
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About Site
The ~70,000‑square‑foot Manassas facility operates within Catalent’s Consumer Health portfolio, supporting programs from early development through commercial manufacturing and packaging. It is designed for dietary supplement and food‑safety cGMP operations, making it distinct from Catalent’s traditional pharmaceutical and biologics manufacturing sites.
Preferred Skills & Background
- +Pipefitting, plumbing, welding, and fabrication experience preferred.
Why You Should Join Catalent
- •Positive and fast-paced working environment focused on continuous improvement and innovation.
- •Competitive Paid Time Off plus 8 paid holidays.
- •Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective from day one.
- •Tuition Reimbursement to support educational growth.
- •Employee Engagement activities such as potlucks, cookouts, and monthly birthday recognitions.
- •Employee Resource Groups promoting Diversity and Inclusion.
- •Environmentally friendly and community engagement initiatives.
- •Defined career path with annual performance reviews and growth opportunities.
- •WellHub program promoting physical and mental wellness.
- •Perkspot program offering exclusive discounts from over 900 merchants.
Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference.
personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work.
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