Equipment Technician

📍 Clinton, TN | Second Shift 3:00-11:30pm | Full-time
💼 Vacancies: 1

About Tjoapack
Tjoapack is a global contract packaging organization (CPO) specializing in primary and secondary pharmaceutical packaging and supply chain management services. With more than 30 years of experience, we process millions of medicine packages every year for customers in over 45 countries across all continents.

Headquartered in Etten-Leur, the Netherlands, and operating in Clinton, TN since 2021, Tjoapack is focused on shaping the future of the pharmaceutical supply chain—making it safer, more reliable, and centered on the patient. Our goal is to ensure medicines are usable, available, traceable, and delivered on time to those who need them most.

The Role

As an Equipment Technician, you will play a critical role in maintaining and supporting the packaging equipment that drives our production operations. Working as part of a shift-based maintenance team, you’ll help ensure equipment reliability, safe operation, and smooth transitions between product runs.

This hands-on technical role is ideal for someone who enjoys troubleshooting, working with machinery, and contributing directly to the success of pharmaceutical manufacturing operations.

A Day in the Life ⚙️

As an Equipment Technician at Tjoapack, your shift begins by reviewing equipment status and addressing any outstanding maintenance needs from previous runs. You may perform routine inspections, make mechanical or electrical adjustments, or respond to equipment interruptions to keep production moving. During changeovers, you’ll help prepare packaging lines—clearing, setting up, and testing equipment to ensure readiness for the next product.

Throughout the day, you’ll diagnose issues using mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, or hydraulic skills, documenting your work and collaborating closely with Production and Engineering teams. Whether you’re replacing parts, supporting equipment tests, or staging spare components, your work ensures that packaging lines operate safely, efficiently, and with minimal downtime—helping medicines reach patients without delay.

What You’ll Do

🔧 Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Perform regular inspections, repairs, and adjustments on packaging equipment.

• Diagnose and resolve equipment issues using mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic knowledge.

• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and equipment history.

⚙️ Changeovers & Line Readiness

• Support and execute equipment setup for different product runs.

• Perform line clearances and prepare equipment for production start-up.

• Conduct equipment testing to verify proper performance.

🧽 Safety & Workplace Organization

• Uphold safety standards and facility procedures at all times.

• Maintain clean, organized, and hazard-free work areas.

• Promote safe work practices in a regulated pharmaceutical environment.

📦 Inventory & Spare Parts Support

• Initiate purchase requests for parts and materials as needed.

• Support spare parts inventory management to ensure availability.

• Collaborate with procurement to maintain necessary equipment supplies.

👥 Communication & Collaboration

• Work closely with Production, Engineering, and Facilities teams.

• Participate in team meetings and contribute to a positive team culture.

What We’re Looking For

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

• Technical skills gained through education, training, or hands-on experience.

• Basic knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, or hydraulic systems.

• Ability to complete and understand basic cGMP and safety training.

• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).

• Basic math skills and strong problem-solving ability.

• Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment.

• Strong attention to detail and adherence to procedures.

Why Join Us?

• Work with a global organization supporting patient access to medicine.

• Hands-on technical role with real impact on production success.

• Collaborative, safety-focused work environment.

• Opportunities to grow technical skills in pharmaceutical manufacturing.

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Pre-Employment Requirements ⚕️

All employment at Tjoapack is contingent upon successful completion of:

• Background check

• Drug screening

• Physical examination

These requirements help ensure a safe and compliant pharmaceutical workplace.

Apply Now

If you’re mechanically inclined, enjoy problem-solving, and want to support reliable pharmaceutical production, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Apply today to join Tjoapack as an Equipment Technician and help keep our packaging operations running safely and efficiently.