Senior Manufacturing Technician

Senior Manufacturing Technician About the OpportunityWe are seeking a Manufacturing Technical Associate to support the production and packaging of respiratory pharmaceutical products in a highly regulated manufacturing environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically skilled professional with manufacturing experience who enjoys hands-on equipment operation, troubleshooting, and process improvement while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate, set up, adjust, monitor, and troubleshoot pharmaceutical manufacturing and packaging equipment.
• Perform equipment startups, changeovers, line clearances, disassembly, reassembly, cleaning, and operational readiness activities.
• Execute manufacturing activities in accordance with Batch Manufacturing Records (BMRs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), cGMP requirements, and safety standards.
• Support respiratory Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI) production processes, including:
• Filling
• Crimping
• Propellant Charging
• Leak Testing
• Inspection
• Packaging
• Troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, process, and equipment issues to minimize downtime.
• Adjust machine settings and operating parameters to maintain efficient production.
• Participate in root cause investigations and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Complete production documentation accurately and in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet production, quality, and safety goals.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Biology, Manufacturing Technology, or a related scientific/technical field preferred.

Experience

• 5+ years of manufacturing experience required.
• Pharmaceutical manufacturing experience in a cGMP-regulated environment preferred.
• Experience with respiratory, inhalation, aerosol, or Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI) manufacturing is highly preferred.

Technical Skills

• Hands-on experience operating and troubleshooting automated manufacturing equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with knowledge of pneumatic, electromechanical, and automated systems.
• Experience performing equipment setups, changeovers, startups, and routine maintenance.
• Ability to identify issues, troubleshoot effectively, and support root cause analysis.
• Ability to read and interpret SOPs, manufacturing documentation, technical drawings, and equipment manuals.
• Experience with electronic documentation systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong documentation and record-keeping skills.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and work on your feet for up to 12-hour shifts.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Comfortable working in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment while wearing required PPE.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks, equipment assembly/disassembly, inspections, and documentation activities.
• Ability to work in varying manufacturing conditions, including temperature, humidity, and noise-controlled environments.

Experience Level: IntermediateShift Schedule: A Shift Day ShiftHours: 7:00 AM 7:00 PMSchedule: 3 days on / 4 days off, then 4 days on / 3 days offB Shift Night ShiftHours: 7:00 PM 7:00 AMSchedule: 3 days on / 4 days off, then 4 days on / 3 days off Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Fall River, MA. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $52000.00 - $72800.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.Weekly pay, benefits start day1, yearly bonuses, overtime potential, 401k savings plan and matching, health insurance medical/dental/vision, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending account (FSA), paid time off (PTO) vacation/sick/flex time, paid holidays, short-term disability (STD), long-term disability (LTD), parental leave, paid family leave, employee discounts, and other benefits. Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Fall River, MA. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 24, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Fall River,MA.About Actalent

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