Operator - Overnight 3rd shift

Avantor•Irving, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Operator works independently and in coordination with the Lead Operator and/or Supervisor to manufacture silicone products accurately and in compliance with applicable requirements. The role operates mixing, coating, cutting, and packaging machines, including automated and semi-automated equipment, under SOP and GMP guidelines. Duties include basic troubleshooting, equipment cleaning and maintenance, process monitoring, testing, packaging, and maintaining complete manufacturing and quality documentation. The operator also works with engineering and senior manufacturing personnel to identify and implement process improvements and validations. Under close supervision, the operator may set up and operate machines to produce materials, deliver raw materials and intermediates to production sites, maintain orderly departments, and assist with routine equipment and material preparation. The position emphasizes safety, quality control, inventory accuracy, and continuous improvement. It is located in Irving, Texas, and is described as an overnight third-shift role.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least two years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to learn and follow manufacturing procedures, safety rules, and requirements for handling chemicals and equipment.
Ability to operate production equipment and perform process troubleshooting, testing, and documentation.
Ability to understand and apply basic concepts of reproducibility, quality control, inventory, and continuous improvement.
Must meet the physical demands of the role, including frequently lifting or moving up to 50 pounds and moving 55-gallon drums with proper drum-lifting equipment.
Contact lenses are prohibited on the production floor, in lab areas, in the engineering shop, and while working on equipment; prescription safety glasses may be provided based on a current vision prescription.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Operate mixing, coating, cutting, and packaging equipment to manufacture silicone products in accordance with SOP and GMP guidelines.
Set up systems and equipment for operation, packaging, and in-process testing; perform routine cleaning and maintenance.
Monitor production activities and follow company safety regulations, identify and correct hazards, and maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area.
Learn and follow safety rules for handling chemicals and equipment; apply knowledge of process, equipment, and material hazards during operations.
Troubleshoot and correct routine and non-routine equipment or process problems.
Monitor and record critical process parameters, communicate product-testing results, trends, and deviations to management, and recommend process adjustments.
Perform quality control, specialized product testing, and in-process QC testing; complete and review manufacturing and quality documentation accurately and fully.
Ensure finished goods packaging meets NuSil specifications and customer requirements; verify that materials and supplies are correctly labeled and stored.
Account for materials used and produced, maintain area inventory through cycle counting and accuracy checks, and allocate materials to runsheets as needed.
Work with other personnel and departments to meet production goals and product shipment requirements.
Review process reproducibility trends and suggest manufacturing procedure changes or other improvements to correct, clarify, or improve processes.
Assist with hazardous waste identification, segregation, collection, and disposal; may also assist with safety equipment and lab ware inspection, operation, and maintenance.
Work with engineering, senior manufacturing personnel, and, when necessary, Research & Development on process improvements, validations, or product work-up.
May deliver raw materials and intermediates to production areas and help keep departments clean and orderly.
Wear required garments in controlled manufacturing environments and may be required to pass a pulmonary function test to wear a respirator.