Manufacturing Technician
The Manufacturing Technician role involves participating in a structured technical training program to support manufacturing and packaging operations in a pharmaceutical environment. The technician will learn to operate, monitor, and maintain manufacturing equipment while adhering to cGMP, safety, and quality standards, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient and compliant production processes.
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Position overview
Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Manufacturing Technician to join their onsite manufacturing team in Fall River, MA. This is a full-time, permanent role with a structured technical training program, hands-on equipment work, and strong opportunities for growth within a regulated (pharmaceutical/MDI) manufacturing environment.
What You’ll Do
- Participate in a structured technical training program supporting MDI manufacturing and packaging operations.
- Set up, start, operate, monitor, change over, clean, disassemble, and reassemble manufacturing and packaging equipment under supervision.
- Perform in-process checks, inspections, and quality verification according to SOPs and batch records.
- Complete accurate production and batch documentation to support right-first-time execution.
- Follow cGMP, safety, and site procedures; maintain a clean, organized, and compliant work area.
- Collaborate with Manufacturing, Packaging, Engineering, Validation, Maintenance, Automation, and Quality teams.
- Support investigations, CAPA activities, continuous improvement, equipment qualification, validation, and commissioning as assigned.
Schedule & Location
- Location: Onsite — Fall River, MA (confidential client facility)
- Shifts:
- Shift A: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Shift B: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
- Rotating schedule pattern:
- 3 consecutive workdays followed by 4 days off, then
- 4 consecutive workdays followed by 3 days off
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Biomedical engineering or related technical/science field (Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or comparable). Recent graduates encouraged to apply.
- Foundational understanding of engineering or scientific principles and interest in applying them in a regulated manufacturing environment.
- Basic mechanical/technical aptitude; interest in equipment setup, operation, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate, timely documentation.
- Effective verbal and written English communication skills; basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative production environment and escalate issues appropriately.
Physical & work environment
- Ability to stand for extended periods and perform frequent walking, bending, reaching, and related production activities.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and respiratory protection when applicable.
- Comfortable following gowning, hygiene, safety, and sanitation requirements for pharmaceutical manufacturing.
- Work involves handling controlled materials and active ingredients under established controls and procedures.
Compensation & benefits
- Pay range: $41,600.00 – $45,760.00 per year (individual offer depends on qualifications, experience, and other factors).
- Benefits highlights: weekly pay, benefits starting Day 1, annual bonuses, overtime potential, 401(k) with matching, medical/dental/vision plans, HSA/FSA options, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, short- and long-term disability, parental leave, employee discounts, and other programs.
Employment type
- Full-time, permanent; onsite at the Fall River, MA facility.
Equal employment, accommodations & hiring transparency
Confidential Client and Careertakes are Equal Opportunity Employers and prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for the application or interview process, please notify the recruiter or hiring team so we can discuss options.
Use of AI in hiring: AI tools may be used to help screen applications or resumes. These tools support the process and do not replace human decision-making; final hiring decisions are made by people.
Massachusetts compliance note: Applicants should be aware that certain state-specific protections apply (for example, Massachusetts law restricts the use of lie detector tests in employment). Please contact us if you have questions.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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