Manufacturing Technician III

Job Description About the Role

The Manufacturing Technician III reports to a Manufacturing Supervisor. In this role, you will execute all processes in production while strictly following cGMP, environmental health and safety guidelines and any other related regulations that may apply. You will participate in departmental projects and quality working teams as applicable. Under the general direction of the lead technician and the supervisor, you will oversee the hands‑on execution of all activities in the production area.

In addition to making routine revisions to documents, you may rewrite complex procedures or initiate new ones. You will have applied technical knowledge to perform complex troubleshooting tasks and may assist during the transfer of new technologies into manufacturing. You must demonstrate technical and administrative competence to organize and lead production activities, including leadership in cGMP compliance and environmental health and safety skills.

This position works 5:00 am–5:30 pm on a rotating 2‑2‑3 schedule.

• Manage personal training plan to enhance knowledge, skills, and capabilities.
• Troubleshoot process & equipment problems in a timely manner to minimize manufacturing downtime.
• Conduct safety Gemba’s and provide coaching daily to ensure technicians adhere to proper ergonomic techniques.
• Support all local manufacturing operations.
• Operate general production equipment (such as filling, inspection, & packaging).
• Complete relevant paperwork following GDP/GMP guidelines.
• Manually clean all portable equipment and small parts.
• Participate on continuous improvement teams.
• Receive and distribute supplies into the production area.
• Ensure all components necessary for manufacturing are prepped and ready to meet schedule adherence and set up the next shift for success.
• Assemble and operate manufacturing equipment.
• Coordinate other groups such as maintenance/metrology to ensure preventative maintenance is done.
• Demonstrate proficiency in electronic systems such as EBM, JDE, etc.

• High school diploma or GED, 4+ years of related work experience, or an AA degree or higher and 2+ years related work experience.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and follow detailed written and oral instructions in English.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively and efficiently in a team environment.
• Strong understanding of cGMP regulations.
• Familiarity with pharmaceutical production equipment including autoclave, DP oven and CIP/SIP.
• Proficiency in mathematical disciplines and ability to work with both metric and USA measurement standards.
• Knowledge of basic chemical and biological safety procedures.

• Work in a controlled environment requiring special gowning and protective clothing over the head, face, hands, feet and body. This may include additional hearing protection for loud areas.
• Remove all makeup, jewelry, contact lenses, nail polish and/or artificial fingernails while in the manufacturing environment.
• Work in a cold, wet environment.
• Work multiple shifts, including weekends, or be asked to work supplemental hours as necessary.
• Work around chemicals such as alcohol, acids, buffers and Celite that may require respiratory protection.
• Must be able to work non‑traditional hours, including weekends and holidays, as needed.
• Must be able to work a 12‑hour shift (5:00 am–5:30 pm or 5:00 pm–5:30 am) in a 2‑2‑3 rotation.
• Requires flexibility to work during off‑shift hours and/or conduct activities in support of different shifts as needed.
• Must be able to work overtime as required.
• Must be able to carry up to 30 lbs, lift up to 30 lbs, push/pull up to 30 lbs (with assistance of material handling equipment).
• Must be able to stand and/or walk for an extended period over an 8‑12 hour shift between rooms and across the site.
• Must be able to walk within and between quality rooms, packaging rooms, and throughout the entire plant.
• May require bending, twisting, reaching overhead, and/or squatting motions to perform certain tasks.
• Repetitive motions with hands, wrists, turning head, bending at knees and waist.
• 20/20 near and distance vision with or without…