Packaging Mfg Equipment Maintenance Technician II - Thursday - Saturday, 6:00pm - 6:30am

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Cincinnati, OH

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Packaging Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance Technician II supports commercial packaging operations for oral solid dosage pharmaceuticals in Cincinnati, Ohio. The role helps operators set up, start, change over, and continuously operate packaging equipment, including equipment related to format and serialization. The technician troubleshoots equipment downtime and implements solutions to restore packaging operations, supports preventive maintenance, and helps improve safety, quality, and line efficiency. The role also creates work and setup instructions and preventive maintenance tasks; trains employees on packaging equipment; assists with equipment installations and modifications; and validates newly installed equipment under actual operating conditions. The technician maintains equipment files and documents maintenance in accordance with SOPs and cGMP, identifies and orders parts, and participates in problem-solving and safety, quality, and efficiency meetings. Work may involve mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and 24–480V control systems, as well as equipment mechanics, electrical systems, vision systems, and user interfaces.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 1 year of work experience in manufacturing, operations, production, a laboratory setting, or a related field.
Ability to read and understand piping and instrument diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, equipment assembly drawings, and other equipment documentation.
Interpersonal skills to communicate in a team environment.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds individually.
Ability to work overtime as needed and be available on an on-call basis as needed.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of experience in manufacturing maintenance, automotive, HVAC, or a related field.
Experience in a cGMP environment.
Electrical knowledge and ability to diagnose control circuits.
PLC experience.

Responsibilities

Assist operators with equipment setup, startup, changeovers, and continuous operation of packaging equipment, including format and serialization changes.
Troubleshoot equipment downtime and implement solutions to restore packaging operations.
Support safety and quality actions, execute preventive maintenance, and address bottlenecks on packaging lines.
Create and write work instructions, setup instructions, and preventive maintenance tasks.
Train employees on various packaging equipment.
Assist operators, engineers, and supervisors with equipment installation and recommend modifications and continuous improvements.
Validate and verify newly installed equipment under actual operating conditions.
Maintain equipment files and document maintenance activities in compliance with SOPs and cGMP.
Ensure compliance with preventive maintenance requirements.
Identify and order equipment parts as needed.
Participate in problem-solving sessions and monthly safety, quality, and efficiency meetings; recommend solutions and improvement actions.
Work with mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and 24–480V control systems.