Manufacturing Technician

Manufacturing Technician

Actalent is hiring Manufacturing Technicians for a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer in Fall River, MA. This is an exciting opportunity for recent graduates and early-career professionals looking to launch a career in pharmaceutical manufacturing, engineering, or life sciences. In this role, you'll participate in a structured training program supporting manufacturing and packaging operations while gaining hands-on experience in a highly regulated GMP environment. You'll work with advanced production equipment, learn pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality products.

Responsibilities

- Operate, monitor, and support pharmaceutical manufacturing and packaging equipment
- Learn equipment setup, startup, changeovers, cleaning, and troubleshooting procedures
- Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), batch records, and manufacturing instructions
- Accurately complete production and quality documentation
- Perform in-process checks and inspections to ensure product quality
- Adhere to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), safety requirements, and company procedures
- Support continuous improvement initiatives, investigations, CAPA activities, and validation projects
- Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Validation, and Automation teams
- Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant production environment

Qualifications

Required

- Bachelor's degree in: Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Biomedical, or related field)
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Biochemistry
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Other related technical disciplines

- Strong attention to detail and documentation skills
- Mechanical aptitude and interest in manufacturing equipment
- Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Preferred

- GMP or pharmaceutical manufacturing experience
- Knowledge of SOPs, CAPA processes, inspection systems, or laboratory practices
- Experience working in regulated manufacturing environments

Physical Requirements

- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Frequent walking, bending, reaching, and production-related activities
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to wear required PPE and respiratory protection when necessary
- Comfortable working in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment and following gowning and sanitation requirements

Schedule

12-Hour Rotating Shifts Available Day Shift (A Shift):

- 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Night Shift (B Shift):

- 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM

Rotation:

- 3 days on / 4 days off
- 4 days on / 3 days off

Benefits

- Weekly pay
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting Day 1
- 401(k) with company match
- Annual bonus opportunities
- Overtime potential
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid holidays
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage
- Parental and family leave
- Employee discount programs
- Relocation assistance available ($6,000)

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If you're looking to start your career in pharmaceutical manufacturing with a company that offers extensive training, growth opportunities, and industry-leading benefits, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today to learn more.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Fall River, MA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $41600.00 - $70720.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Weekly pay, benefits start day1, yearly bonuses, overtime potential, 401k savings plan and matching, health insurance medical/dental/vision, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending account (FSA), paid time off (PTO) vacation/sick/flex time, paid holidays, short-term disability (STD), long-term disability (LTD), parental leave, paid family leave, employee discounts, and other benefits.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Fall River, MA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 12, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Fall River,MA. About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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