Job Description

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three continents. While we work in science, there's no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that's the kind of work we want to be part of.


The maintenance mechanic will be responsible for performing regular checks and planned maintenance activities on the Hard Capsule Machine (HCM) and attend to routine and recurring issues.

Key Responsibilities:

Responsible for performing weekly and Monthly checks and planned maintenance activity on HCM(Hard Capsule Machine). Attends routine and repeating HCM issues- Sensor stops, Manual stops and Capsule quality. Also Supports size changeovers and ensures HCM Stabilization for consistent and efficient operations. Carry out PMs as per Procedure. Carry out actions based on observations listed in Daily checks. To crosscheck and keep ready kits/parts and sub- assemblies required for Planned Maintenance. To stop machine and carry out maintenance as decided in Morning meetings/ Supervisor To take part in size changes, any other job as decided by the Maintenance Supervisor. To check daily STAS and troubleshoot repeating Stops, Long stops and do RCA with the Maintenance Supervisor. To actively participate with Quality Teams for Scrape Holes, Length etc. To fill all records as required by procedures. To adhere to EHS and GMP/GDP guidelines Knowledge of the lathe and milling operations.

Key Requirements:

Minimum ITI (Mechanical) education would be preferred. 2-6 Years in HCM maintenance. Trouble shooting skills for STAS codes & Capsule defects. Machine Maintenance Skills.

Every day, Lonza's products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.




People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.


Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.