Equipment Maintenance Technician

Stark Pharma Solutions Inc; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Stark Pharma Solutions Inc. in Ohio is seeking an experienced Equipment Maintenance Technician to support packaging, inspection, and serialization equipment in a regulated manufacturing environment.

The role emphasizes troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and reliability in alignment with GMP, FDA, and site requirements. The candidate will diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical systems, support changes and upgrades, and collaborate with Production, Quality, and Engineering to sustain

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on maintenance experience in manufacturing or packaging.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing packaging equipment (cartoners, labelers, conveyors, printers, inspection systems).
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with PLC-controlled equipment.
• Familiarity with vision inspection and serialization systems such as Cognex and Systech.
• Experience with preventive maintenance, equipment breakdowns, and changeovers.
• Knowledge of GMP, FDA and regulated manufacturing requirements.
• Ability to read equipment manuals, mechanical drawings, and technical documentation.
• Good documentation and Microsoft Office skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical equipment.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production and packaging equipment.
• Diagnose equipment failures and identify root causes.
• Support equipment adjustments, changeovers, upgrades, and modifications.
• Maintain and troubleshoot vision inspection and serialization equipment.
• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment, faults, and alarms.
• Perform maintenance activities according to GMP, FDA, and site SOP requirements.
• Document maintenance activities, repairs, and corrective actions.
• Work with Production, Quality, and Engineering teams to support manufacturing operations.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and support production uptime and reliability.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Communication

Teamwork

Documentation

Tools

PLC systems

Job description

About The Company

Stark Pharma Solutions Inc. is a global consulting and staffing partner established in 2014, serving the Pharmaceutical, Medical Device, Biotech, and IT industries across the USA, Canada, and India. We provide specialized consulting and staffing solutions across Quality & Validation, Regulatory Affairs, R&D, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Project Management, and IT, with a focus on delivering tailored solutions that drive growth, operational excellence, and long-term client success.

Position

Equipment Maintenance Technician

Location

Ohio

Duration

Long Term

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Equipment Maintenance Technician to provide hands-on support for packaging, inspection, and serialization equipment in a regulated manufacturing environment. The role will focus on equipment troubleshooting, repair, preventive maintenance, and reliability while following GMP, FDA, and site requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical equipment.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production and packaging equipment.
• Diagnose equipment failures and identify root causes.
• Support equipment adjustments, changeovers, upgrades, and modifications.
• Maintain and troubleshoot vision inspection and serialization equipment.
• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment, faults, and alarms.
• Perform maintenance activities according to GMP, FDA, and site SOP requirements.
• Document maintenance activities, repairs, and corrective actions.
• Work with Production, Quality, and Engineering teams to support manufacturing operations.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and support production uptime and reliability.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on maintenance experience in manufacturing or packaging environments.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing packaging equipment such as cartoners, labelers, conveyors, printers, and inspection systems.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with PLC-controlled equipment.
• Knowledge of vision inspection and serialization systems such as Cognex and Systech.
• Experience with preventive maintenance, equipment breakdowns, and changeovers.
• Knowledge of GMP, FDA, and regulated manufacturing requirements.
• Ability to read equipment manuals, mechanical drawings, and technical documentation.
• Good documentation and Microsoft Office skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Stark Pharma is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds.