Manufacturing Associate Iii EG

Manufacturing Associate III

Join Bausch + Lomb for a job fair on Tuesday, June 16th from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Staybridge Suites at Rochester; 1000 Genesee Street, Rochester, NY 14611.

Our team of Manufacturing Associates is growing, and we have openings available for people who've worked in manufacturing for at least 2 years. You'll be helping us make contact lenses and other eye-care products that people count on every day.

Work Schedule:

Day and Night Shifts available: 6:00 am - 6:00 pm and 6:00 pm - 6:00 am following a 2-2-3 schedule with built-in overtime and days off;
Night Shift differential: $1.25/hr.

Here's what we're looking for:

• At least 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in a regulated industry (like medical devices) is helpful, but not a must
• You're comfortable using computers and can pick up new systems easily
• You care about doing quality work, paying attention to detail, and keeping things running smoothly

What to Expect:

• On-the-spot interviews
• Competitive compensation & benefits
• A chance to join a growing company setting the standard in eye health worldwide

This position is made for you if you love solving problems, the night shift fits your lifestyle, and being a part of a global vision care company interests you!

Objective:
Safely operate highly automated and technical equipment and machines in all phases of the contact lens manufacturing process in accordance with all standard operating procedures and cGMP/FDA regulations and requirements.

Key Activities:

• Safely operate highly automated and technical contact lens manufacturing equipment from multiple equipment vendors in all phases of the contact lens manufacturing process.
• May be responsible for any part of the manufacturing process including the manufacturing of the contact lens, packaging and inspection, in-process lens inspection and audit, sterilization etc.
• Ensure work is performed in accordance with all established work instructions, SOP's, and procedures.
• May provide written input to the continuous improvement of procedures for troubleshooting and operation.
• Independently identify, diagnose, correct, and document process trends, faults and problems.
• Utilize complex and detailed troubleshooting procedures to determine the best course of action for maximizing reliability of complex automation.
• Responsible for proper communication of troubleshooting activities.
• Perform in process quality inspections utilizing inspection tools, including visual inspection, to assess product quality.
• Ensure all quality procedures are followed.
• Understand and accurately complete documentation to ensure compliant quality records.
• Escalate issues to Team Leader/Group Leader, maintenance, or engineer.
• As needed, interface directly with support personnel regarding operational and technical issues.
• Ensure compliance with established quality standards, test schedules maintenance schedules, and production schedules.
• Provide feedback to Team Leader/Group Leader for daily production reports (shift logs) to include shift performance, shift accomplishments, and ongoing issues.
• As needed, responsible for coordinating the creation of shift logs, writing, and distributing.
• Responsible for reviewing production reports and shift logs for understanding of process events that occur outside of assigned work hours.
• As needed, perform corrective and preventative maintenance of equipment in cooperation with the plant maintenance team and other shifts.
• Work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Support, encourage, and participate in team related activities (production meetings, in-service training, shift crossover, etc.).
• Responsible for sharing job knowledge and helping train new and existing team members on manufacturing processes and safety protocols to ensure consistent quality and operational excellence.
• Participate actively in cross-training initiatives across multiple production areas to enhance team flexibility and support continuous workflow improvement.
• Follow all safety procedures and practices.

Qualifications &

Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates degree or technical certifications in related field…