Pharma Automation Technician — Maintenance & Uptime

RXinsider LTD.; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift premium

Benefits

Job summary

West Pharmaceutical Services is seeking a maintenance technician to ensure operational efficiency of automated assembly lines. You will support shift operations and develop long‑term preventive maintenance plans for all assembly equipment.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of related experience, a high school diploma or technical degree, and familiarity with quality systems such as FDA QSR, cGMP, and ISO 9002. Shift 2 and 4 run 5:45pm–6:00am with competitive hourly pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 2-year technical degree preferred.
• Experience with medical devices/pharmaceuticals is a plus.
• Familiarity with FDA Quality System Regulation (QSR), cGMP and ISO 9002.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair assembly lines and equipment.
• Assist shift lead in maintaining product quality.
• Maintain spare parts inventory with proper cataloging.
• Notify shift lead of maintenance issues promptly.
• Review line history to improve efficiency.
• Maintain equipment log books with repair data.
• Interface daily with shift leader and technicians.
• Keep equipment clean and safe; follow safety rules.
• Attend to other duties as needed.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

Documentation

Communication

Education

High School diploma

2-year technical degree

Job description

West Pharmaceutical Services is seeking a maintenance technician to ensure operational efficiency of automated assembly lines. You will support shift operations and develop long‑term preventive maintenance plans for all assembly equipment.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of related experience, a high school diploma or technical degree, and familiarity with quality systems such as FDA QSR, cGMP, and ISO 9002. Shift 2 and 4 run 5:45pm–6:00am with competitive hourly pay and benefits.