Packaging Mfg Equipment Maintenance Technician II - Monday - Wednesday, 6:00pm - 6:30am

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Cincinnati, OH

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Packaging Mfg Equipment Maintenance Technician II supports commercial packaging operations for oral solid dosage pharmaceuticals in Cincinnati, Ohio. The role assists with equipment setup, startup, changeovers, and continuous operation, including packaging format and serialization changes. The technician troubleshoots equipment downtime, restores packaging operations, performs preventive maintenance, and supports safety, quality, and efficiency improvements. The technician works with packaging equipment mechanics, electrical systems, vision systems, and user interfaces; validates and verifies newly installed equipment under operating conditions; and helps install equipment and recommend modifications. The role also develops work and setup instructions, preventive maintenance tasks, and employee training, maintains equipment files, documents maintenance in accordance with SOPs and cGMP, and identifies and orders parts as needed. Work involves mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and 24–480V control systems. The position is based in a clean work environment and requires adherence to GMP and safety standards, gowning and PPE requirements, standing for extended periods, and occasionally working in tight equipment spaces or at heights. The schedule is Monday through Wednesday, 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., with a 10% shift differential.

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 work overtime and be available on call as needed.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds individually.
Ability to meet gowning and PPE requirements and stand for extended periods.

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, including ability to diagnose control circuits and drives.
PLC experience; preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Assist operators with equipment setup, startup, changeovers, and continuous operation, including format and serialization changes.
Troubleshoot packaging equipment downtime and implement solutions to restore operations.
Support packaging-line safety and quality actions, perform preventive maintenance, and identify and address bottlenecks.
Build and write work instructions, setup instructions, and preventive maintenance tasks.
Help train employees on 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 preventive maintenance compliance and identify and order equipment parts as needed.
Participate in problem-solving and safety, quality, and efficiency meetings; analyze equipment and recommend or implement solutions.