Technician, Operations; Operator w​/Mechanical Skill

Technician, Operations (Operator w/Mechanical Skill)

As a Technician, Operations, you will work on automated and non‑automated packaging equipment in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. Your primary focus will be maintaining equipment performance, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

• Operate packaging equipment in accordance with SOPs and GMPs.
• Prepare equipment for production, including cleaning, inspection, and setup.
• Respond quickly to equipment challenges and perform minor adjustments.
• Document all activities in batch and maintenance records.
• Collaborate with maintenance personnel to minimize line downtime.
• Follow all safety standards and report unsafe conditions.

• Load and move packaging material along the line.
• Inspect rejected material for defects and dispose of waste.
• Use Track Sys data to trend and report equipment performance issues.
• Maintain clear and accurate batch documentation.
• Assist with non‑routine equipment repairs and part retrieval.

• High School diploma or equivalent with 2+ years of maintenance experience on industrial, pharmaceutical, food, or laboratory equipment, or an applicable Associate’s Degree.
• Strong analytical problem‑solving skills and knowledge of GMP operations.
• Proficiency in computer systems and document management.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Shift availability for a 3rd‑night shift.

• Ability to read controller logic and electrical diagrams.
• Experience with lock‑out/tag‑out (LOTO) procedures.

• Analytical Problem Solving, Cleanroom Gowning, Computer Literacy, Document Management, Equipment Repairs, General Safety, GMP Operations, Laboratory Processes, Machinery Operation, Maintenance Troubleshooting, Packaging Operations, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Production Scheduling, Safety Standards, Shift Work, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Writing, Vaccine Production.

• Experience with lock‑out/tag‑out (LOTO).
• Current employees or contingent workers who apply through designated channels.

Hybrid model: three on‑site days per week (Monday‑Thursday) with Friday remote. Field‑based, manufacturing‑based, and research‑based positions must attend daily on‑site.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected characteristic. As a federal contractor, we meet all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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