Production Technician (Must Have Medical Device Assembly Exp) - Urgent Need

Location: San Jose, CA | Duration: 12-month contract | Schedule: 2nd shift M-F (2:00 PM – 10:30 PM), 40 hours/week

About the Role

We are seeking a Production Technician with medical device assembly, pharmaceutical assembly, or biotech experience, including knowledge of GMP environments. Candidates should demonstrate job stability with no significant employment gaps. This role involves extensive standing and operating machines—steel-toe shoes are required. This is not a hardware position.

Responsibilities

• Learn and perform all assigned processes in vialing and packaging.
• Handle material movement in Vialing and Packaging departments.
• Maintain and sustain Vialing and Packaging KANBAN materials.
• Operate and maintain production equipment as assigned.
• Complete paperwork and work order SAP transactions accurately and promptly.
• Clean laboratory glassware using washers, dryers, and autoclaves.
• Maintain and calibrate assigned equipment per schedule.
• Identify and address process issues affecting production.
• Perform department self-audits and maintain compliance with regulatory training.
• Participate in process improvements and escalate compliance questions/issues to management.
• Follow Environmental, Health, and Safety (EH&S) policies and procedures.
• Take responsibility for safety in your immediate work area and report hazardous conditions.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1–2 years of related production experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in medical device assembly, pharmaceutical assembly, biotech, or GMP environments.
• Experience with filling, labeling, packaging, or assembly processes.
• Familiarity with SAP transactions related to reagent production and work order scheduling.

Skills

• Basic math skills.
• Ability to follow established policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of general laboratory safety and GMP environments.
• Effective interpersonal and teamwork skills.