Production Equipment Technician

About the role

The Production Equipment Technician is responsible for the hands-on operation, setup, and routine adjustment of automated and manual production equipment across VistaApex Solutions' manufacturing lines. This role serves as a critical link between production efficiency and equipment reliability, ensuring that machines are running within specifications, properly configured, and minimally disrupted by technical issues.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor automated and manual production equipment including syringe fillers, bottle filling lines, dental tip manufacturing machines, and labeling systems
• Perform machine changeovers including label changes, part swaps, and product-specific configuration adjustments to meet production schedules
• Adjust machine settings (speed, temperature, pressure, fill volume, etc.) to maintain output quality and minimize waste or downtime
• Perform routine equipment inspections and replace easy-access wear parts such as nozzles, gaskets, tubing, and label rolls
• Troubleshoot minor equipment malfunctions and coordinate with maintenance or engineering for issues beyond scope
• Operate labeling equipment and verify label accuracy including lot numbers, expiration dates, and product identifiers in accordance with quality standards
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs), batch records, and work instructions for all equipment operations
• Maintain accurate production logs, machine settings records, and changeover documentation
• Ensure all operations comply with cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practice), OSHA, and internal safety and quality standards
• Communicate equipment performance issues, deviations, or quality concerns promptly to production supervision
• Maintain a clean, organized, and audit-ready work environment at all times
• Absorb and train new production team members on equipment operation and safe work practices
• Perform other duties as assigned to support production operations

Requirements

• Education- High school diploma or GED required
• Associate’s degree or technical certification in a mechanical, electromechanical, or manufacturing-related field preferred
• Experience- 1–3 years of experience operating or setting up production, packaging, or manufacturing equipment in a regulated environment (healthcare, pharmaceutical, dental, food & beverage, or similar)
• Skills and Competencies- Demonstrated mechanical aptitude with the ability to perform minor adjustments, part replacements, and basic troubleshooting on production machinery
• Ability to read and interpret SOPs, work instructions, machine manuals, and technical documents
• Strong attention to detail with a quality-first mindset; experience working in GMP or ISO-regulated environments preferred
• Comfort working with computerized machine interfaces, HMI panels, and basic production software
• Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively on a production team
• Self-directed and dependable; able to manage tasks and priorities with minimal supervision during active production runs