Manufacturing Technician

Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in veterinary pharmaceuticals is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to join their dynamic team. This role involves setting up and operating manufacturing equipment in a clean and safe environment, ensuring compliance with rigorous industry standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail, effective communication skills, and a commitment to quality. With a focus on employee wellness and a values-based culture, this company offers a supportive environment where your contributions can make a real impact. If you're passionate about making a difference in veterinary care, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

401k Matching

Flexible Work Options

Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing and equipment operation is preferred.
• Strong documentation skills and familiarity with measurement devices.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and clean manufacturing equipment for products.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP, FDA, DEA, and OSHA regulations.

Skills

Manufacturing Experience

Documentation Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

MS Office Proficiency

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Manufacturing Technician

Job Introduction

Thanks for checking out our vacancy, we're delighted you want to learn more about Dechra!

Dechra is a growing, global specialist within the world of veterinary pharmaceuticals. Our expertise is in the development, manufacture, marketing, and sales of high-quality products exclusively for veterinarians worldwide.

Here at Dechra, our values are embedded within our culture and thrive within our family of almost 2000 colleagues globally. Our core values—Dedication, Enjoyment, Courage, Honesty, Relationships, and Ambition—are at the heart of our daily operations and business approach.

The Opportunity

Dechra is an international veterinary pharmaceuticals company specializing in the development, manufacture, and marketing of high-quality products for veterinarians worldwide. The Manufacturing Technician will be responsible for setting up, operating, and cleaning manufacturing equipment in complex production areas, including dispensing, charging, blending, compression, and packaging in solid production or dispensing, charging, mixing, and packaging in non-sterile liquid production. All products must be manufactured following established procedures in a clean, safe environment, complying with cGMP, FDA, DEA, OSHA, and other relevant regulations.

Role Responsibilities

What will you be doing? This role involves a broad scope of duties, including:

• Key Responsibilities
• Perform setup, manufacturing, and cleaning of pharmaceutical products.
• Operate equipment, perform changeovers, and maintain equipment, including the use of hand tools and machine parts adjustments.
• Monitor and document production and equipment performance, troubleshoot issues, prepare supplies, and inspect materials.
• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations such as cGMP, FDA, DEA, OSHA.
• Participate in manufacturing meetings and review documentation with Quality Assurance.
• Maintain high standards of quality and reliability, communicate these standards clearly.
• Suggest process improvements and assist with procedure updates.
• Promote a safety-first culture and adhere to safety protocols, including PPE use.

• Key Performance Indicators
• Effective teamwork and communication skills.
• Accurate record-keeping in both hard-copy and electronic formats.
• Attention to detail to meet safety, quality, and customer standards.
• Adherence to cGMPs and ability to interpret complex instructions.
• Become Subject Matter Expert (SME) for processes and equipment.

The Ideal Candidate

We value diversity and are eager to hear from candidates of all backgrounds. We are particularly interested in candidates who possess:

• Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED
• Knowledge and Experience: Experience in manufacturing, equipment setup, operation, cleaning, and basic maintenance; two years preferred but not required.
• Strong documentation skills, familiarity with measurement devices, mechanical aptitude, and MS Office proficiency.
• Experience with pharmaceutical or cGMP environments is a plus.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs safely.

Physical requirements include manual dexterity for packaging and the ability to work in static positions as per cycle needs.

About the Company

We foster a people-first, values-based culture with wellness programs, flexible work options, and comprehensive benefits, including 401k matching and incentives, making Dechra a recognized Best Place to Work.