Packaging Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift (4am-2:30pm)

Opella; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Opella is seeking a Maintenance Technician to ensure the reliability of packaging equipment in a cGMP environment. You will handle preventive and corrective maintenance, support changeovers, and assist with continuous improvement projects on a 1st shift schedule (4:00am–2:30pm).

In this role you will maintain equipment performance, document necessary repairs, and collaborate with packaging and engineering teams to keep lines running smoothly and safely.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 4 years of experience with automated controls or electromechanical manufacturing equipment.
• Willingness to comply with dress code and complete required training; work around product, dust, grease, and moving machinery hazards.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance of packaging equipment.
• Assist packaging personnel with changeover and operation of packaging equipment.
• Support engineering in projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Set up and adjust equipment for different product sizes per packaging line setup sheets.
• Document maintenance activities; contribute to PM routines and improvements.

Skills

Automated controls experience

Electromechanical equipment handling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Opella is seeking a Maintenance Technician to ensure the reliability of packaging equipment in a cGMP environment. You will handle preventive and corrective maintenance, support changeovers, and assist with continuous improvement projects on a 1st shift schedule (4:00am–2:30pm).

In this role you will maintain equipment performance, document necessary repairs, and collaborate with packaging and engineering teams to keep lines running smoothly and safely.