Pharma Packaging Technician — GMP & Equipment Maintenance

Thermo Fisher; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific in Allentown, PA is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician to support pharmaceutical packaging lines during weekend days and evening shift. The role focuses on maintaining Form/Fill/Seal equipment, bottle lines, labeling, and automation, ensuring compliance with cGMP and CFRs.

The job requires strong mechanical and electrical aptitude, ability to lift up to 75 lbs, and familiarity with PLCs, vision systems, and robotics.

Qualifications

• Experience interpreting schematics, drawings, and work orders.
• Familiarity with testing and measuring devices and hand tools.
• Understanding of electromechanical systems and PLC controls.
• Knowledge of pneumatics, vision systems, and robotics.

Responsibilities

• Ensures compliance with cGMPs, SOPs, CFRs.
• Operates and maintains pharmaceutical packaging machinery.
• Collaborates with vendors/contractors for upgrades.
• Interfaces with internal/external customers to achieve goals.
• Maintains organized, safe working environment.
• Performs setup, disassembly, and preventative maintenance.

Skills

Schematics interpretation

Testing devices

Electromechanical knowledge

Pneumatics

PLC controls

Vision systems

Robotics

MS Office

Work order software

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Lifting up to 75 lbs

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Technical School

Military Experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Work Order Tracking Software

Testing/Measuring Devices

Hand Tools

Job description

Thermo Fisher Scientific in Allentown, PA is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician to support pharmaceutical packaging lines during weekend days and evening shift. The role focuses on maintaining Form/Fill/Seal equipment, bottle lines, labeling, and automation, ensuring compliance with cGMP and CFRs.

The job requires strong mechanical and electrical aptitude, ability to lift up to 75 lbs, and familiarity with PLCs, vision systems, and robotics.