Manufacturing Technician

Up to $23.10 per hour Hillsboro, OR Onsite

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Job Description

Manufacturing Technician I
Location: 4625 NE Brookwood Parkway, Hillsboro, OR 97124
Contract Duration: 12 Months – Potential Extension or Full-Time Conversion
Pay Rate: $23.10/hour (W2)
Benefits: Weekly Pay, Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Shift: Swing Shift | Monday–Friday | 3:00 PM–1:30 AM

Position Overview
We are seeking a Manufacturing Technician I to support sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing and packaging operations in a state‑of‑the‑art, automated production facility.
Under the direction of the Process Unit Lead or Lead Technician, the Manufacturing Technician will perform a variety of activities related to the filling, inspection, packaging, equipment operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of sterile pharmaceutical products.
The technician will work in accordance with cGMP requirements, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), product recipes, Good Documentation Practices (GDP), and site standards
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Key Responsibilities

• Operate, clean, set up, and perform changeovers on manufacturing and packaging equipment used for vials, pre‑filled syringes, and drug delivery devices
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• Support the inspection and packaging of pharmaceutical products while maintaining high standards for quality, safety, and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot and identify mechanical issues affecting production equipment and assist with resolution.
• Perform routine and user‑level maintenance on production equipment and systems.
• Support Engineers, Maintenance Mechanics, and external service providers with equipment repairs, calibration, installations, and major overhauls.
• Execute production recipes, check in equipment, and perform material movements using SAP and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
• Complete Batch Production Records (BPRs), logbooks, forms, and other manufacturing documentation accurately and in accordance with GDP requirements.
• Maintain complete accountability and traceability of materials, components, and finished products throughout the manufacturing process.
• Identify, report, and document process deviations, atypical events, and other manufacturing issues according to site SOPs.
• Perform manual and semi‑automated visual inspection of filled product vials with a strong focus on quality and efficiency.
• Conduct environmental monitoring activities and perform routine cleaning and housekeeping to maintain required manufacturing‑area environmental conditions.
• Follow all plant safety policies and procedures and proactively identify and report unsafe conditions.
• Train other technicians as needed and contribute to the development and improvement of SOPs and training materials.
• Communicate equipment issues, supply requirements, maintenance needs, process concerns, and safety issues at the beginning and end of each shift.
• Make recommendations to improve equipment reliability, yield, efficiency, and overall manufacturing performance
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• Demonstrate a strong commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma concepts such as 5S and Kaizen
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• Use equipment and process performance data to identify opportunities for improved efficiency and cost reduction.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including Quality, Engineering, and Asset Management
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• Contribute to a collaborative, high‑performance team environment.

• SAP
• Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
• Pi Process Book
• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
• Human Machine Interfaces (HMI)
• Automated production and packaging equipment
• Mechanical troubleshooting and equipment…