Manufacturing Technician 4 - Day Shift

MilliporeSigma; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 39,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Retirement contributions

Job summary

MilliporeSigma in Cleveland, OH is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Technician 4 to receive raw materials, produce batches, and perform complex manufacturing tasks under strict regulatory controls. The role includes training peers, supervising core operations, and ensuring quality and safety across the shift.

The position requires 5+ years in chemical manufacturing, High School diploma or GED, and familiarity with GDP/ALCOA documentation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Manufacturing Technician or chemical manufacturing role.
• High School education or GED is required.
• Experience with ISO9001/14001/45001 Management Systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Shift hours: Monday – Friday, 6:00 – 2:30pm.
• Safely unload, inspect, verify, and transport raw materials and inventory.
• Operate reactors, centrifuges, tumbler dryers, distillation equipment, and solvent pumps to manufacture chemical products.
• Produce products meeting strict purity, quality, and SOP requirements, including sampling for QC testing.
• Maintain a proactive safety culture by adhering to SDS, PPE, and safety inspections.
• Accurately complete batch records and GDP/ALCOA-compliant documentation.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

ISO knowledge

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Work Your Magic with us! Start your next chapter and join MilliporeSigma.

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

Your Role

The Manufacturing Technician 4 at Cleveland, Ohio site is responsible for receiving raw materials, producing batches according to approved procedures, and completing all designated manufacturing activities under strict regulatory and quality controls. As the department's highest-skilled operator, this individual possesses expertise across all core job disciplines, including tumbler, centrifuge, and reactor operations—and can seamlessly handle complex, specialized tasks such as reprocess work and trial batch manufacturing. In addition to maintaining full operational flexibility across all manufacturing situations, the Level 4 Technician serves as a subject matter expert who trains and mentors fellow operators in their area of expertise. Job duties include:

• Shift hours: Monday – Friday, 6:00 – 2:30pm
• Safely unload, inspect, verify, and transport raw materials and inventory throughout the plant using powered industrial trucks and handling equipment.
• Expertly operate reactors, centrifuges, tumbler dryers, distillation equipment, and solvent pumps to manufacture chemical products according to exact formulations.
• Produce products meeting strict purity, quality, and SOP requirements, including precise manual portioning and sampling for QC testing.
• Maintain a proactive safety culture by adhering to SDS guidelines, wearing appropriate PPE, identifying hazards, performing safety inspections, and supporting root-cause investigations.
• Safely handle, destroy, package, label, and dispose of hazardous/non-hazardous chemical waste and by-products, actively striving to minimize waste generation.
• Accurately complete batch records, logbooks, and forms following Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and ALCOA principles.
• Perform basic analytical testing (e.g., pH measurements) and conduct routine material, product, and equipment inspections.
• Read and interpret SOPs and batch instructions, perform basic SAP transactions, and generate approved system labels.
• Ensure continuous daily housekeeping, clean and label intermediate containers, and manage inventory for cleaning supplies, PPE, and utensils.
• Participate in company training, collaborate positively with peers and management, seek guidance during process upsets, and complete other assigned operational duties.

Physical Attributes

• Walking, standing, kneeling, bending, stooping, and lifting while wearing appropriate PPE—up to and including a fully encapsulated suit—in varying indoor and outdoor weather conditions
• Lift 50 pounds unassisted and over 50 pounds using lift assist equipment.
• Wear respiratory protection, airline respirator or air purifying respirator, for extended periods of time, in both summer heat and winter cold.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School education or GED
• 5+ years of experience as a Manufacturing Technician or chemical manufacturing role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ISO9001/14001/45001 Management Systems
• Demonstrates professional, dependable, and self-directed behavior while performing all responsibilities safely and timely
• Experience with PPE requirements, OSHA standards and administrative housekeeping policies
• Delivers high-quality products by demonstrating initiative, self-motivation, and pride in adhering to established procedures and standards

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Pay Range for this position: $28.00 - $43.00

The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites.

What we offer

We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!