Senior Manufacturing Technician

Job Title: Senior Manufacturing TechnicianJob DescriptionWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Manufacturing Technician to join our team and support the production and packaging of respiratory pharmaceutical products in a highly regulated manufacturing environment. This role requires strong technical skills and a passion for operating equipment, troubleshooting issues, and maintaining high standards for quality and safety.

Responsibilities

• Work in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment, including classified and controlled areas supporting Respiratory Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI) manufacturing.
• Perform manufacturing and packaging activities according to Batch Manufacturing Records (BMRs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), cGMP requirements, safety procedures, and work instructions.
• Operate, set up, adjust, monitor, and troubleshoot MDI manufacturing and packaging equipment.
• Work with equipment used for filling, crimping, propellant charging, leak testing, inspection, and packaging.
• Perform equipment setup, startup, changeovers, line clearances, disassembly, reassembly, and cleaning.
• Meet established production, quality, and safety requirements.
• Troubleshoot routine mechanical, pneumatic, equipment, and process-related issues.
• Adjust machine settings to maintain established operating parameters.
• Clear equipment jams, blockages, and material-flow interruptions.
• Perform equipment resets and startup recovery following alarms or process interruptions.
• Help minimize equipment downtime by identifying and resolving routine production issues.

Essential Skills

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Biology, Manufacturing Technology, or a related scientific or technical discipline.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience operating, setting up, adjusting, and troubleshooting automated manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to perform minor equipment repairs following approved procedures.
• Experience with equipment changeovers, startups, line clearances, line setup, cleaning verification, and operational readiness activities.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with knowledge of pneumatic, electromechanical, and automated production systems.
• Ability to identify equipment issues, troubleshoot problems, and support root cause investigations using established problem-solving methods.
• Ability to read and interpret SOPs, equipment manuals, technical drawings, and manufacturing documentation.
• Knowledge of manufacturing process controls and equipment performance monitoring.
• Strong documentation skills with the ability to accurately complete production records and technical documentation.
• Proficiency with manufacturing systems, electronic documentation systems, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to train and assist coworkers on established procedures and equipment operation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a cGMP pharmaceutical manufacturing environment preferred.
• Respiratory, inhalation, aerosol, or Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI) manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong analytical, mechanical, and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize assignments and work effectively in a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong command of written and spoken English.

Work EnvironmentThe role requires working safely in pharmaceutical manufacturing areas utilizing HFA propellants, compressed gases, APIs, excipients, cleaning agents, and other respiratory product components. You must wear required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, protective footwear, cleanroom gowning, and respiratory protection when required. The job involves standing and walking for up to 12 hours per shift, frequently bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, reaching, and climbing stairs. Additionally, you should be able to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds unassisted and perform repetitive tasks requiring manual dexterity. The work schedule includes A Shift (Day Shift) from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM and B Shift (Night Shift) from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, with a rotating schedule of 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 27, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Fall River,MA.About Actalent

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