Production Technician II

About the Role

Waters-ERA is seeking a Production Technician II primarily responsible for product packaging, labeling, assembling, and inventory control for Waters ASR & ERA products. This role works closely with manufacturing supervisors, Quality, and EH&S to ensure the highest level of product quality and value for Waters-ERA customers. The successful candidate will be passionate, agile, and committed to delivering superior value daily. This hands-on position requires excellent interpersonal skills, problem-solving abilities, critical thinking, and a strong initiative to support organizational success.

Responsibilities

• Primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging of Waters-ERA products
• Labeling, organization, and storage of Work in Progress (WIP)
• Basic production of products to documented specifications
• Fulfilling work orders to meet customer delivery dates
• Order pick, review, and pack of finished goods
• Documentation and peer review of the production and packaging process
• Assisting Laboratory Chem Techs/Chemists during manufacturing
• Inventory control and cycle counts of Finished Goods via Microsoft Great Plains or SAP
• Assisting in other areas as required
• Ensuring 100% compliance to specifications through proper packaging, labeling, and production documentation
• Focusing on process control to avoid customer-impacted Service Requests
• Attention to detail, organization, and ability to work quickly without errors
• Following written work procedures and SOPs to avoid process variation
• Assisting the team in updating and improving processes and SOPs
• Supporting continuous improvement and solutions to problems/issues while increasing efficiency
• Maintaining a physically and mentally safe environment for all employees and coworkers

Requirements

• High School Education or GED required
• 1-3 years of experience working/interning in a laboratory environment preferred or a BS/BA in a science-related field
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Attention to detail, organization, and ability to work quickly without errors
• Dexterity to handle small containers and packaging materials
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to work in a culture with productivity expectations and quantity output goals
• Sound judgment and ability to utilize Lean methods for problem-solving
• Ability to review work and identify errors
• Willingness to perform repetitive routine tasks consistently as well as non-routine tasks
• Ability to lift 40 lbs
• Familiarity with Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, etc.)

About the Company

Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) is a global leader in life sciences and diagnostics, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, our innovative portfolio leverages deep expertise across chemistry, physics, and biology. We collaborate with customers worldwide to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, ensure the safety of food and water, and improve patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combating antibiotic resistance. Our passionate team of ~16,000 colleagues drives relentless innovation to turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives globally.