Set-up Operator 1st Shift

About the Role

Avantor is seeking a 1st shift Solvent Set-up Operator to work under moderate supervision, assembling mechanical units or fabricated parts to create sub-assemblies or complete products within routine and repetitive assembly operations. The role involves using various hand and power tools, operating equipment such as jigs, dies, fixtures, punch presses, riveting machines, circular shears, and drill presses to cut, file, fit, punch, ream, rivet, form, and assemble components. You will fit, align, calibrate, and adjust parts and mechanisms to meet tolerances and product requirements, monitor quality, and perform routine maintenance and cleaning. This position may also involve training less experienced peers.

Responsibilities

• Perform manufacturing and assembly of products in accordance with written production records while observing appropriate safety guidelines.
• Assist with production scheduling.
• Review and recommend changes to technical documentation, including batch records, work instructions (WIs), and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Operate semi-automated and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Weigh, measure, blend, and verify liquid and chemical raw materials to ensure batches contain proper materials and quantities.
• Maintain proper production records to comply with ISO 9001:2000, SOPs, and work instructions.
• Operate chemical processing equipment, including centrifuge systems, evaporation equipment, reactors, heating and chilling systems, drying systems, transfer pumps, blenders/mixers, and conveying equipment, including cleaning and upkeep.
• Understand advanced chemical processes from start to finish.
• Operate material monitoring devices, including pH systems, refractometers, and weighing systems, including calibration, cleaning, and upkeep.
• Use safety and environmental control systems, such as dust collection and scrubbing devices, ensuring proper operation, cleaning, and upkeep.
• Maintain equipment and rooms in proper operating condition by following daily cleaning requirements.
• Perform activities in a controlled environment while using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Conduct in-process testing to ensure batches meet specifications.
• Train associates and evaluate progress on the operation of equipment and chemical processes, including safety procedures and proper handling of materials.
• Provide leadership and demonstrate good work ethics.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma required; Associate’s degree in a life science or engineering discipline preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of prior experience in a cGMP manufacturing environment, with a general understanding of semi-automated and/or automated equipment preferred.

Skills

• Knowledge of computer applications is desirable.
• Ability to evaluate internal customer needs and respond with appropriate action/delivery.

Working Conditions

• Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, dust, or gases.
• Occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Moderate noise level in the work environment.
• Required to stand and walk for a large part of the working day.
• Physical requirements include talking, hearing, bending/stooping, squatting, reaching above shoulder height, crouching, kneeling, balancing, and pushing/pulling.
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds with or without assistance.
• Use of both hands for repetitive actions such as grasping and manipulating.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.