Manufacturing Associate III

Work schedule:  12 hours - 6:00 pm - 6:00 am

Objective:

Safely Operate equipment and machines in support of contact lens cartoning, auditing and sterilization manufacturing processes in accordance with all cGMP/FDA regulations and requirements.

Key Activities

• Work with computer controlled equipment and processes including operation of automated contact lens manufacturing, packaging and inspection equipment in accordance with all established work instructions, SOP’s, and procedures.
• Perform in process quality inspections utilizing inspection tools, including visual inspection, to assess product quality.
• Identify, diagnose, correct, and document process trends, faults and problems.  Utilize troubleshooting procedures to determine the best course of action for maximizing reliability of machine operation.
• Escalate issues to Team Leader/Group Leader, maintenance, or engineer.  As needed, interface directly with support personnel regarding operational and technical issues.
• Accurately complete documentation to ensure acceptable quality records. 
• Responsible for proper communication of troubleshooting activities.
• Assure compliance with established quality standards, test schedules, maintenance schedules, and production schedules.
• Provide feedback to Team Leader/Group Leader for daily production reports (shift logs) to include shift performance, shift accomplishments, and ongoing issues.
• Work independently as well as in a team environment.  Support, encourage, and participate in team related activities (production meetings, in-service training, shift crossover, etc.

Qualifications & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Basic math skills including addition, subtraction…
• Basic computer skills and willingness to learn new applications and programs
• Shift flexibility and the ability to work overtime
• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment preferred
• Mechanical aptitude and knowledge preferred

We offer competitive salary & excellent benefits including:

• Medical, Dental, Eye Health, Disability and Life Insurance begins on your hire date
• 401K Plan with company match and ongoing company contribution
• Paid time off – vacation (3 weeks - prorated upon hire), floating holidays and sick time
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with company match
• Employee Incentive Bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement (select degrees)
• Ongoing performance feedback and annual compensation review.