Tablet Press Machine Operator - Direct Hire
2nd shift: 3pm-11:15pm, M-F
3rd shift: 11pm-7:15am, Sun-Thu
Pay Rate: $22.00-$26.00/hr
Direct Hire

The Press Operator is responsible for tablet press and/or encapsulation machine operations processes on the designated shift to ensure safe, quality pharmaceutical product manufacturing. This position sets up, adjusts and troubleshoots pharmaceutical tablet press and/or encapsulation machines and ensures manufacturing operations are completed per standard operating procedure. Employee will train and qualify to operate equipment in commercial manufacturing.

Responsibilities:

• Executes tablet press and/or encapsulation machine manufacturing operations, processes and procedures.
• Coordinates the tablet press and/or encapsulation machine manufacturing efforts for designated manufacturing processes.
• Completes machine set up, operation, tooling changes, adjustments and troubleshooting related to the operation of tablet press and/or encapsulation machine manufacturing equipment.
• Maintains tablet press and/or encapsulation machine manufacturing equipment efficiencies and standards to meet quality manufacturing requirements and established routing times.
• May coordinate the training of new team members or retraining for current team members to ensure all standard operating procedures are followed, as written.
• Maintains appropriate quality and production documentation.
• Responsible for the review of all assigned batch record documentation to ensure error free work.
• Performs general, light maintenance and troubleshooting of tablet press and/or encapsulation machines and related equipment.
• Collaborates with Pharmaceutical Development team on development projects, as required.
• Trains and qualifies to operate other pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment as needed for development or commercial product manufacturing.
• Reviews daily production compared to defined routings and identifies ideas for continuous improvement.
• May assist Technical Services, Maintenance and Engineering departments with new equipment, exception investigations and equipment qualifications.
• Ensures a safe work environment and that team members are performing job duties in accordance with all safety requirements and guidelines.
• Demonstrates and works in accordance with Corporate Values. Demonstrates the ability to promote these values to manufacturing team members.

Education & Experience requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2 years' experience working in a manufacturing, packaging or maintenance/mechanical environment.
• Experience operating automated machinery/and or manufacturing equipment preferred.
• Demonstrated mechanical troubleshooting skills preferred.
• Verbal communication skills in order to interact with leadership and team members required.