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Manufacturing Technician III

Manufacturing Technician III

CompanyTakeda
LocationJohnsburg, IL, USA
Salary$20.53 – $32.26
TypeFull-Time
DegreesAssociate’s
Experience LevelMid Level, Senior

Requirements

  • Must be able 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.
  • Have a good understanding of cGMP regulations.
  • Familiarity with pharmaceutical production equipment including autoclave, DP oven and CIP/SIP.
  • Proficient in different mathematical disciplines and be able to work with both the metric and USA standards of measurement.
  • Knowledge of basic chemical and biological safety procedures.
  • High school diploma or GED. 4+ years of related work experience or AA degree or higher and 2+ years related work experience.

Responsibilities

  • 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 are adhering to proper ergonomic techniques
  • Support all local manufacturing operations.
  • Operate general production equipment (such as Filling, Inspection, & Packaging equipment)
  • 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 in addition to setting up 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).

Preferred Qualifications

  • Must be able to work on multiple shifts, including weekends, to support a 24/7 manufacturing operation as needed.
  • Must be able to work non-traditional work hours, including weekends and holidays, as needed.
  • Must be able to work a 12-hour shift (5:00am – 5:30pm or 5:00pm – 5:30am), 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 30lbs, lift up to 30lbs, push/pull up to 30lbs (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.