Manufacturing Technician – Machine Operator (1st Shift)

Bio-Techne • Devens, MA

2d • $19 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Technician is responsible for operating automated manufacturing equipment and completing all documentation according to cGMP/ISO standards. Provide written documentation of required data throughout the manufacturing operations in accordance with established SOPs, Work Instructions and cGMPs/ISO standards. Provide hands-on assistance as needed on equipment lines and manual pack lines.

Requirements

• High School or Associates degree with 0+ years of relevant experience
• Bachelors degree with 0+ years of experience
• Ability to work as part of a team and have positive communication.
• Must have strong oral and written English language skills and the ability to read and comprehend the English language.
• Able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and stand for long periods of time.
• Experience working in a cGMP/ISO facility a plus

Responsibilities

• Primary operator of automated manufacturing equipment (filling, labeling, and packaging).
• Responsible for equipment setup, equipment changeovers, and equipment shutdown.
• Understand and repair minor mechanical issues with manufacturing equipment.
• Meet quality and productivity expectations.
• Perform and record in-process quality inspections per the Device History Record.
• Assist in training of new and temporary hires in the Manufacturing Department.
• Understand and follow appropriate standard operating procedures and work instructions
• Regulatory awareness of chemical handling and hazards
• Labeling
• Safety procedures
• Department-specific SOPs
• Proper use and basic equipment maintenance
• Follow priorities from supervision
• Complete all compliance trainings as assigned
• Participate in continuous process improvement efforts.
• Works independently with minimal supervision on routine tasks.
• Ability to support and help others in the team.
• Knowledge of work performed by the department and learning how to perform multiple functions within the department
• Flexibility to work on multiple tasks with increased effectiveness
• Assist with equipment pack line or manual pack line operations.
• Identify process improvements and flag areas for improvement
• Follows company policies and practices as outlined in the Handbook, SOPs and SWIs and as well as follows guidelines regarding safety as outlined in the safety program and in accordance to the job function.
• Manages time well and will put in extended time as needed
• Willingness to accept changes in work from day-to-day within reasonable and expected boundaries
• Perform other duties as assigned within and outside of the department.

Benefits

• competitive insurance benefits starting on day one: medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, pet, and legal and ID shield.
• 401k plans, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), Health Saving Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care FSA.
• mentorship, promotional opportunities, training and development, tuition reimbursement, internship programs, and more.
• employee resource groups, volunteer paid time off, employee events, and charity drives
• accrued leave policy with paid holidays, paid time off, and paid parental leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED