Manufacturing Technician

Aequor Information Technologies Pvt. Ltd.; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Benefits starting Day 1

Overtime opportunities

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

HSA and FSA

PTO and paid holidays

Short-term and long-term disability

Parental and paid family leave

Relocation assistance available

Job summary

Aequor Information Technologies Pvt. Ltd. seeks a Manufacturing Technical Associate to support respiratory pharmaceutical production in a highly regulated setting.

The role emphasizes engineering, manufacturing, equipment operation, troubleshooting, and technical skills with a focus on compliance. Ideal candidates will have strong mechanical aptitude, the ability to read SOPs and manuals, and are open to training programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in one of the listed scientific fields.
• 0–5+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Experience operating, setting up, troubleshooting, or performing minor repairs on automated manufacturing equipment.
• Experience with equipment changeovers, startup activities, line clearances, and production documentation preferred.
• Strong reading skills for SOPs and equipment manuals.

Responsibilities

• Operate, set up, adjust, monitor, and troubleshoot automated manufacturing and packaging equipment.
• Support MDI manufacturing and packaging processes including filling, crimping, propellant charging, leak testing, inspection, and packaging.
• Perform equipment startup, changeovers, line clearances, cleaning, disassembly, and reassembly.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, electromechanical, and process-related equipment issues.
• Follow SOPs, BMRs, cGMP, safety procedures, and work instructions.

Skills

Engineering

Manufacturing

Equipment operation

Troubleshooting

Technical skills

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree required in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Bachelor’s degree required in Analytical Chemistry

Bachelor’s degree required in Physics

Bachelor’s degree required in Physical Science

Job description

Manufacturing Technical Associate – 12-Hour Rotating Shifts

Location: Fall River, MA – Onsite

Entry Level: $21–$23/hr (training program provided)

5+ Years Experience: $25–$40/hr, depending on skills and experience

36 hours one week / 41 hours the next

Position Overview

We are seeking a Manufacturing Technical Associate to support the production of respiratory pharmaceutical products in a highly regulated manufacturing environment.

This position is ideal for candidates with strong engineering, manufacturing, equipment operation, troubleshooting, and technical skills. Pharmaceutical experience is preferred but not required. Strong manufacturing/engineering professionals from other industries are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate, set up, adjust, monitor, and troubleshoot automated manufacturing and packaging equipment.
• Support Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI) manufacturing and packaging processes, including filling, crimping, propellant charging, leak testing, inspection, and packaging.
• Perform equipment startup, changeovers, line clearances, cleaning, disassembly, and reassembly.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, electromechanical, and process-related equipment issues.
• Follow SOPs, Batch Manufacturing Records (BMRs), cGMP requirements, safety procedures, and work instructions.
• Complete production and equipment documentation accurately and in compliance with cGMP requirements.
• Support investigations, root-cause analysis, corrective actions, equipment qualification, validation, and continuous improvement activities.
• Monitor equipment performance and identify opportunities for operational improvements.
• Assist with training and onboarding of manufacturing personnel.
• Maintain a clean, safe, compliant, and inspection-ready manufacturing environment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in one of the following:
• Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Analytical Chemistry
• Physics
• Physical Science
• 0–5+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Experience operating, setting up, troubleshooting, adjusting, or performing minor repairs on automated manufacturing equipment.
• Experience with equipment changeovers, startup activities, line clearances, and production documentation preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read and interpret SOPs, equipment manuals, technical documentation, and manufacturing procedures.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.
• Proficiency with manufacturing systems and Microsoft Office.
• Strong written and spoken English.

Preferred Experience

• Pharmaceutical manufacturing
• cGMP-regulated manufacturing
• Respiratory, inhalation, aerosol, or MDI manufacturing
• Pneumatic, electromechanical, or automated production systems
• Manufacturing process controls and equipment performance monitoring

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to bend, crouch, kneel, reach, climb stairs/ladders, and work around manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to wear required PPE and cleanroom gowning for extended periods.
• Ability to work safely around compressed gases, HFA propellants, APIs, excipients, and other manufacturing materials.

Relocation & Sponsorship

Relocation assistance available

Sponsorship is not available

• Weekly pay
• Benefits starting Day 1
• Overtime opportunities
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• HSA and FSA
• PTO and paid holidays
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Parental and paid family leave
• Additional benefits