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

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Cincinnati, OH

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Packaging Mfg Equipment Maintenance Technician II supports packaging operations for oral solid dosage pharmaceuticals at Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Cincinnati, Ohio location. The role assists operators with packaging equipment setup, startup, continuous operation, and changeovers, including format and serialization changes. It supports equipment installation, validates and verifies new equipment under actual operating conditions, and develops work instructions, setup instructions, and preventive maintenance tasks. The technician troubleshoots equipment downtime and implements solutions to restore packaging operations, supports safety and quality actions, performs preventive maintenance, and identifies improvements to packaging-line bottlenecks. The role maintains equipment files and documents maintenance activities in accordance with SOPs and cGMP requirements, identifies and orders parts, and participates in problem-solving and continuous-improvement work. It involves working with mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems, including 24–480V controls, as well as equipment mechanics, electrical systems, vision systems, and user interfaces. The schedule is Monday through Wednesday, 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., on the front-of-weekday night shift, with a 10% shift differential. Overtime and on-call availability may be needed, and mandatory overtime may be required. The work is performed in a clean environment and may involve loud machinery, extended standing, tight equipment spaces, working at heights, lifting up to 40 pounds, and wearing required PPE and cleanroom gowning.

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-related 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; mandatory overtime may be required.
Ability to work with mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and 24–480V control systems.
Ability to wear required PPE and gowning, which may include NFPA 70E PPE, Tyvek coveralls, respirators, and dust masks.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Assist operators with equipment setup, startup, continuous operation, and packaging-line changeovers, including format and serialization changes.
Create and write work instructions, setup instructions, and preventive maintenance tasks.
Help 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 requirements.
Ensure compliance with preventive maintenance requirements and execute preventive maintenance tasks.
Identify and order equipment parts as needed.
Troubleshoot equipment downtime and implement solutions to restore packaging operations.
Support safety and quality actions and identify and implement solutions to packaging-line bottlenecks.
Analyze equipment and develop and implement solutions focused on safety, quality, and efficiency.
Participate in problem-solving sessions and monthly safety, quality, and efficiency meetings, recommending solutions.