Lead Facilities Mechanic

Piper Companies is looking for a Lead Facilities Mechanic to join a liquid filling manufacturing facility based in Lynwood, California. The Maintenance Forman will provide will provide hand-on leadership to a team of technicians ensuring safe, efficient, and GMP compliant maintenance operations while fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities of the Lead Facilities Mechanic Include:

• Provide leadership and daily support to a team of maintenance technicians and contractors.
• Delegate maintenance tasks, including recurring expenses, breakdowns, and project work.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and respond to trouble calls
• Support audits, inspections, and investigations related to facilities and equipment.
• Maintain accurate documentation in CMMS and manage spare parts inventory.

Qualifications for the Lead Facilities Mechanic Include:

• Minimum 5 years of maintenance experience in GMP regulated industries (pharma, biotech, or medical device preferred)
• At least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role with demonstrated team management success
• Strong working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and facility systems (e.g., HVAC, boilers, chillers)
• Understanding of GMP, FDA, OSHA regulations and experience with CMMS platforms
• Familiarity with PLC loop logic (no programming required)
• High school diploma required; technical certification or associate degree preferred

Compensation for the Maintenance Foreman / Lead Mechanic Includes:

• Hourly Rate: $40.00 - $45.00/HR depending on experience
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, and other benefits aligned with company policy

Keywords:

Maintenance Foreman, Lead Mechanic, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, cGMP Compliance, FDA Regulatory Standards, CMMS Documentation, Preventive Maintenance Oversight, Corrective Maintenance Execution, Team Leadership in Regulated Environments, Conflict Resolution and Team Coaching, HVAC and Utility Systems, Bulk Liquid Manufacturing, Familiarity, PLC Loop Logic Understanding, Hands-On Maintenance Supervision, Lynwood-Based Operations, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Safety and Compliance Culture, High-Performance Maintenance Teams, Mechanical and Electrical Troubleshooting, Cleanroom Maintenance Protocols

This job opens for applications on (09/29/2025). Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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