Manufacturing Technician - 3rd Shift - 12a - 8:30a

Aquestive Therapeutics; Portage (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquestive Therapeutics in Indiana is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to support multiple production operations, including weighing, mixing, coating, and slitting, as assigned on each shift. You will perform daily equipment checks, log batch data, maintain orderly work areas, and ensure accurate paperwork for batch records while adhering to safety protocols.

Applicants should have 1–2 years of pharma manufacturing experience, be able to lift up to 50 lbs, and be willing to work various shifts;

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate’s degree in a science field preferred.
• 1–2 years of manufacturing experience in pharmaceuticals or a related field.
• Self-starter with good time management.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and detail-oriented with accurate recordkeeping.
• Willingness to work various shifts.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily performance checks on required equipment and scales.
• Documents process start/end times in batch logs.
• Maintains organized, clean work area and follows PPE rules.
• Performs required cleaning of process equipment and rooms.
• Completes batch paperwork accurately.
• Sets up and operates the slitter; logs and packages finished rolls.

Skills

Time management

Detail oriented

Self-starter

Interpersonal skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Shifts flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree or Associate’s degree in a science field

Job description

Summary

Responsible for a basic knowledge of all phases of the production operation from weighing through coating. On each shift, each Manufacturing Technician will be responsible for one of the following production operations: weighing, mixing, coating, or slitting, as assigned by the Manufacturing Operations Supervisor or Shift Lead.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily performance checks on the required equipment and scales.
• Documents process start/end times in appropriate logbooks.
• Documents process steps in appropriate batch records.
• Maintains an organized and clean work area.
• Performs cleaning of process equipment and rooms after each process.
• Performs required facility cleans per the master cleaning schedule.
• Accurately completes required paperwork for the batch record.

Delumping/Weighing

• Weighs raw materials to meet all batch requirements.
• Maintains error free batch records.
• Works with other personnel as needed for verification of tasks.
• Wears appropriate PPE when handling raw materials.

Mixing

• Prepares batches of solution in accordance with batch record instructions.
• Cleans/sanitizes tanks, hoses, fittings, and other assorted parts.
• Safe transportation of tanks containing solution between process rooms.
• Performs “wash down” cleaning of mixing room as needed.

Coating

• Startup and shutdown of the coating line.
• Performs daily performance checks on the required equipment, scales, and hold tanks.
• Logs room and equipment in and out of process, in the required logbooks.
• In-process quality checks; coat weight, moisture, thickness, etc.
• Collects samples as required.
• Monitors process for quality while running.
• Maintains an organized and clean work area.
• Packages finished rolls.
• Accurately completes required paperwork for the batch record.

Slitting

• Sets up the slitter.
• Operates slitter.
• Completes slitting part of the batch record.
• Completes slitting logbooks.
• Packages slit rolls into boxes, completes labels, and prepares tally sheet.
• Cleans room and slitter after each batch.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Associate’s degree in a science field preferred.
• 1-2 years of manufacturing experience in pharmaceuticals or a related field.
• Self-starter with good time management skills.
• Preferred ability to lift 50lbs.
• Mechanical aptitude and good problem‑solving skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Must be detail oriented with an ability to maintain accurate records.
• Willingness to work various shifts.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by employees assigned to this position. This is not intended as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Aquestive reserves the right to make changes to the job description whenever necessary.

As part of Aquestive’s employment process, final candidate will be required to complete a drug test and background check prior to employment commencing.

Aquestive provides equal employment opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.