Cleanroom Machine Operator - High-Purity Filtration

American Air Filter International; Washington (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

American Air Filter International seeks a Roth Machine Operator to setup, run, and monitor pleating and filter media processing equipment in a controlled cleanroom. You will follow contamination control standards, perform in-process inspections, and maintain precise documentation to ensure product quality and compliance.

Responsibilities include operating pleating equipment, performing routine maintenance, troubleshooting minor issues, and participating in Lean/5S initiatives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience in manufacturing, preferably in cleanroom, medical device, pharmaceutical, or high-purity filtration environments.
• Experience operating pleating, converting, or automated manufacturing equipment preferred.
• Familiarity with GMP and cleanroom standards is highly desirable.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate Roth pleating machines and associated equipment used in high-purity filter manufacturing
• Perform all tasks in accordance with cleanroom protocols, including gowning, material handling, and contamination control procedures
• Monitor machine parameters and make precise adjustments to ensure product integrity and consistency
• Load and handle filter media and components using approved clean handling techniques
• Conduct in-process inspections to verify product quality, pleat integrity, and dimensional accuracy
• Identify and segregate non-conforming materials in accordance with quality procedures
• Complete accurate and timely documentation (batch records, device history records, logbooks) following GDP
• Perform routine cleaning and minor maintenance of equipment in compliance with cleanroom standards
• Troubleshoot minor machine issues and elevate deviations per established procedures
• Follow all GMP, ISO, and company quality system requirements
• Participate in audits, training, and continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, 5S, Kaizen)

Skills

Attention to detail

SOP compliance

Documentation accuracy

Troubleshooting

Communication

Teamwork

Cleanroom experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Pleating equipment

Job description

American Air Filter International seeks a Roth Machine Operator to setup, run, and monitor pleating and filter media processing equipment in a controlled cleanroom. You will follow contamination control standards, perform in-process inspections, and maintain precise documentation to ensure product quality and compliance.

Responsibilities include operating pleating equipment, performing routine maintenance, troubleshooting minor issues, and participating in Lean/5S initiatives.