Packaging Equipment Technician - 1st Shift

(1023) Chattem, Inc; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Opella Consumer Healthcare is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Chattanooga, TN to maintain packaging equipment and support changeover activities in a cGMP environment. You will focus on reliability, precision, and safety to keep lines running smoothly.

This 1st shift (Mon–Thu, 4:00am–2:30pm) collaborates with packaging and engineering teams on preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement projects to maximize line efficiency and minimize downtime.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• At least four years' experience with automated controls or electromechanical manufacturing equipment.
• Must be able to work 1st shift (Mon-Thu, 4:00am-2:30pm).
• Willing to comply with dress code and training and work in environment with exposure to dust and machinery.

Responsibilities

• Preventive and corrective maintenance of packaging equipment
• Assist packaging personnel in changeover and operation of packaging equipment
• Assist Engineering in projects and continuous improvement
• Set up and adjust equipment for different product sizes according to line sheets
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance activities and provide input into improvements or additions to PM routines
• Observing equipment in operation to diagnose source of problems affecting line performance and implementing corrective action
• Dismantle or partially dismantle equipment and perform repairs, replacing broken or defective parts and return equipment to operation.
• Prepare written specifications for major repair parts acquired through established vendors or from various machine shops
• Recommend improvements for equipment operation and changeover
• Work with packaging operations in to achieve maximum operating efficiency
• Maintain clean work areas as required by FDA-cGMP’s

Skills

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Electromechanical systems

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Automated controls

Job description

Opella Consumer Healthcare is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Chattanooga, TN to maintain packaging equipment and support changeover activities in a cGMP environment. You will focus on reliability, precision, and safety to keep lines running smoothly.

This 1st shift (Mon–Thu, 4:00am–2:30pm) collaborates with packaging and engineering teams on preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement projects to maximize line efficiency and minimize downtime.