Manufacturing Process Technician (12hr AM)

Amgen•New Albany, OH

1d•$54,411 - $73,615

About The Position

Join Amgen’s mission of serving patients by operating automated manufacturing equipment for product packaging. The technician will be trained and cross-trained to operate and troubleshoot a variety of equipment, including automated, assembly, labeling, printing, and robotic automation equipment. The role also ensures product quality through equipment performance and uses mechanical proficiency to troubleshoot and solve problems in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The position follows Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and applicable regulations, supports quality and compliance, prepares and handles manufacturing components, documents production activities, and works with cross-functional teams to identify improvement opportunities. The role uses computer systems for material inventory and electronic batch records, and includes pallet-jack use and manual pallet wrapping. Amgen offers a total rewards plan, subject to eligibility, including health and welfare plans, financial and retirement savings plans, work-life balance resources, and career development opportunities. The posted U.S. annual salary range, excluding Puerto Rico, is $54,411.05–$73,614.95. Actual salary depends on factors such as relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and 1 year of Manufacturing or Operations experience, or an associate’s degree.
Ability to stand or sit for extended periods.
Ability to assemble, disassemble, operate, and understand simple to moderately complex equipment according to procedures.
Basic understanding of measurements, calculations, and the metric system.
Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
Ability to document process tasks in electronic batch records.
Ability to follow written procedures and recognize and report malfunctions.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to perform assignments with a high degree of focus and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of experience in a GMP or other regulated environment.
Demonstrated knowledge of GMP principles.
Drug substance manufacturing experience.
Coachable, able to receive coaching or critique and demonstrate learned or measurable improvement.

Responsibilities

Operate automated manufacturing equipment for product packaging operations.
Troubleshoot equipment faults and machine stops across automated, assembly, labeling, printing, and robotic automation equipment.
Ensure product quality through equipment performance.
Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and applicable Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs).
Report discrepancies to the Team Leader or Production Supervisor to support quality standards and safety.
Ensure quality and compliance through a Right First-Time approach.
Receive and prepare components for use in manufacturing.
Feed components into equipment and perform sanitation activities.
Complete appropriate paperwork, understand Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and performance metrics, and participate in daily performance meetings.
Use pallet jacks and manually wrap pallets.
Use computer systems to support material inventory and electronic batch records.
Partner with cross-functional teams to drive improvement opportunities.
Ensure components and products are available for continuous operation.