Filling Machine Tech

Bausch & Lomb USA•Greenville, SC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Filling Machine Technician operates, monitors, troubleshoots, maintains, and optimizes aseptic filling equipment in the Aseptic Processing Area (APA). The role supports accurate, safe, and efficient filling of sterile ophthalmic products while maintaining compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), aseptic techniques, batch records, and quality standards. The technician sets up and operates filling lines, monitors processes and product quality, conducts inspections, adjusts equipment, responds to malfunctions, and performs mechanical and basic electrical troubleshooting and preventive maintenance. The position also supports cleaning and sterilization, component staging, line changeovers, documentation, and production activities in a controlled cleanroom environment.

Requirements

Associate degree in a maintenance-related field preferred, or a high school diploma or GED with at least 10 years of maintenance-related experience.
Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot and repair equipment.
Ability to read and follow SOPs, batch records, and technical documentation.
Strong math and reading comprehension skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
Strong attention to detail and quality focus.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, and web-based manufacturing and documentation systems.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during a 10-hour production shift; wear required PPE and cleanroom gowning; lift, carry, push, or pull materials and production components as required; and perform repetitive motions around manufacturing equipment.
Ability to work in a controlled manufacturing and sterile production environment.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing, production equipment, maintenance, or automated process experience.
Previous experience working in a cleanroom or aseptic manufacturing environment.
Experience with pharmaceutical, medical device, biotechnology, or regulated manufacturing operations.
Familiarity with GMP requirements and sterile processing operations.
Experience performing equipment changeovers, maintenance, and troubleshooting on automated production equipment.

Responsibilities

Set up filling lines and verify that the correct components, materials, and equipment are available and configured.
Set equipment parameters, perform purging and start-up procedures, and operate aseptic filling equipment for sterile solution products.
Monitor filling operations, conduct in-process inspections and quality checks, and make adjustments to maintain process performance and product quality.
Respond to alarms, equipment malfunctions, and production interruptions.
Diagnose and repair mechanical and basic electrical issues affecting filling line performance.
Perform line changeovers and preventive maintenance on filling equipment and associated production systems.
Help troubleshoot recurring equipment issues, recommend corrective actions, and support equipment reliability and continuous improvement.
Complete production, quality, maintenance, and operational documentation, including batch records, equipment logs, inspection records, and production reports.
Document deviations, quality concerns, equipment repairs, and corrective actions; communicate production status and operational issues to supervisors and cross-functional teams.
Maintain the Aseptic Processing Area in a clean, organized, and sterile condition; remove rejected products and waste.
Inspect work areas, conduct disinfecting and sanitization activities, and follow gowning, aseptic, contamination-control, and compliance requirements.
Manage and stage production components; assist with Clean-In-Place (CIP), Steam-In-Place (SIP), preparation activities, and Gamma unload processes.
Cross-train and assist in other APA functions, and perform additional duties as assigned.