2nd Shift - Production Technician I

Company: Akorn, Inc.
Location: Decatur
Posted on: June 21, 2022

Job Description:

Job Description

The Production Technician is responsible for setting up, operating and maintaining the production filling support equipment along with assembling and testing manufactured goods to ensure products are working exactly as intended, and are free of defects or others issues.

* Set-up and operate tray loading lines.
* Unloading racks of sterilized equipment from autoclaves and depyrogenated glassware from ovens.
* Operate autoclaves, both for sterilization of equipment and for terminally sterilizing product.
* Operate vial and ampoule washers, in conjunction with dry heat ovens to prepare the components for aseptic processing.
* Clean and prepare fill gear/equipment for use on multiple filling operations.
* Completion of batch record paperwork, as well as reviews of applicable SOP's and other pertinent documentation.
* Support new equipment validation efforts.
* Adaptability to change and to perform under pressure with time constraints.
* Able to stand on feet in a production environment for 8-10 hour shifts.
* Ability to wear provided gowning, gloves and other PPE.

Qualifications

* High school diploma or GED required
* The cleanroom manufacturing environment requires personnel with good personal hygiene who can successfully complete gowning certification.
* Two years related pharmaceutical experience preferred
* Advanced mechanical training is a plus.
* Prior manufacturing experience preferred.

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