Maintenance Technician

Do you want to work in a modern pharmaceutical production environment? We are looking for a Maintenance Technician for a permanent, full-time position to strengthen the technical team at Orion Pharma’s Salo factory and ensure the safe, efficient and uninterrupted operation of our production equipment. The work begins by agreement during 2026. About the role You will work as part of a skilled maintenance team, ensuring the reliable operation of production lines and equipment. You will solve a variety of technical challenges and take part in the continuous development of equipment and working methods in cooperation with production, technical support functions and other stakeholders. Work is mainly carried out in a three-shift system. Tasks may occasionally also require weekend work. Responsibilities - Investigating and repairing faults in production equipment - Carrying out preventive and scheduled maintenance - Performing mechanical, electrical and automation maintenance according to your skills and qualifications - Documenting maintenance work in the maintenance system - Participating in the development of equipment, production technology and working methods, and improving reliability The work is independent and responsible, but you will have the support of a skilled team with whom you will ensure uninterrupted production. What we offer - A varied and responsible role working with modern production technology - Support from a skilled and cooperative work community - Comprehensive onboarding - Opportunities to develop your skills and participate in improving operations - Permanent employment in a stable operating environment - Competitive pay, comprehensive employee benefits and services that support well-being At Orion, your work has a real impact on the well-being of our customers, patients and society. Our culture of kindness, respect, mutual appreciation and diversity creates a safe working environment where you can strive for excellence. We offer many career paths and development opportunities that support innovative solutions and improvements in quality of life. Visit our website to learn more about our values and Orion as an employer: https://www.orionpharma.com/fi/ura-orionilla/orion-tyopaikkana/ What we expect We expect you to have: - Technical education suitable for the role - Practical experience in industrial maintenance - Readiness to troubleshoot and solve problems independently - Good cooperation, communication and documentation skills - Fluent Finnish and readiness to use English, for example to support equipment documentation, instructions and collaboration - The ability to work both independently and as part of a team We value experience in manufacturing and expertise in mechanical maintenance, electrical engineering and automation. We are looking for a proactive, careful and cooperative person with a solution-oriented approach and a desire to develop their skills. Electrical qualifications are considered an advantage. Applying and further information If you are interested, apply through our recruitment system no later than Saturday, 31 October 2026. We usually review applications during the application period and may begin interviews before it ends, so we ask you to submit your application as soon as possible. For further information about the role, contact Simo Suokas (050 9664104) at the following times: - 16 October 2026, 14:30–15:30 - 20 October 2026, 15:00–17:00 - 21 October 2026, 14:00–15:30 - 27 October 2026, 15:00–16:00 The selected candidate must pass an approved health examination, which includes drug testing. A security clearance will also be conducted before employment begins. Unit description Orion’s Global Operations covers the entire pharmaceutical manufacturing process, from raw-material sourcing to manufacturing, packaging and delivery to customers. It is also responsible for industrialising new products and managing product lifecycles. Global Operations employs around 1,600 professionals in production, the external supplier network (Externally Sourced Operations) and Fermion Oy (API manufacturing and marketing). The organisation also includes Supply Chain & Procurement, Technical Operations, Facility Management, EHS (Environment, Health and Safety), CPD & LCM (Commercial Product Development & Product Lifecycle Management), and Operations Development. Orion’s Salo factory is a modern packaging and logistics centre responsible for packaging most of Orion’s tablet products and for storing and distributing products for domestic and international markets. The central warehouse at the factory is a key part of Orion’s supply chain and delivery reliability. The Salo site serves global markets, and products packaged here reach customers around the world. Around 200 professionals work in production, logistics, quality and technical roles at Salo. The technical unit in Salo has 16 engineering and maintenance professionals responsible for the reliability of the tablet packaging plant, central warehouse and the technical systems supporting them. Our task is to ensure the safe, efficient and reliable operation of equipment in a round-the-clock operating environment and to support the factory’s continuous development.