Pharma Packaging Equipment Technician

USA - 3390 Baxalta U.S., Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda is seeking a Packaging Specialist to maintain and troubleshoot packaging equipment in a pharmaceutical manufacturing setting. You will follow cGMPs, SOPs, and QA standards while ensuring safe, efficient operation of conveyors, sensors, printers, pumps, and motors on the manufacturing floor.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 2+ years of hands-on experience, and a trade school certificate is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of packaging/maintenance experience.
• Trade School Certificate preferred.
• Mechanical and electrical background (up to 480VAC).
• Ability to read schematics and job blueprints.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Knowledge of packaging equipment and process equipment.
• Understanding of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).
• Ability to troubleshoot advanced issues and guide others.

Responsibilities

• Inspects, repairs and maintains facility structures and equipment as directed.
• Assist manufacturing floor with setting up for batches.
• Operate, set-up and perform change overs for packaging equipment.
• Complete relevant paperwork and electronic system prompts/tasks per GDP/GMP.
• Log equipment data and work orders accurately.
• Follow safety rules and EPA regulations.
• Attend trainings and meetings.

Skills

Mechanical background

Electrical background

Packaging equipment

Schematics reading

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Intermediate computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Trade School Certificate

Tools

EBM

JDE

Packaging equipment know-how

Job description

Takeda is seeking a Packaging Specialist to maintain and troubleshoot packaging equipment in a pharmaceutical manufacturing setting. You will follow cGMPs, SOPs, and QA standards while ensuring safe, efficient operation of conveyors, sensors, printers, pumps, and motors on the manufacturing floor.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 2+ years of hands-on experience, and a trade school certificate is preferred.